(VIANEWS) - LTC Properties (LTC), CMS Energy (CMS), ProLogis (PLD) are the highest payout ratio stocks on this list.
We have collected information regarding stocks with the highest payout ratio at the moment. The payout ratio in itself isn't a guarantee of good investment but it's an indicator of whether dividends are being paid and how the company chooses to distribute them.
When researching a potential investment, the dividend payout ratio is a good statistic to know so here are a few stocks with an above 30% percent payout ratio.
1. LTC Properties (LTC)
97.85% Payout Ratio
LTC, a real-estate investment trust (REIT), invests in senior housing and other properties. It does this primarily via sale-leasebacks and mortgage financing. LTC has 180 investments across 27 states and 29 partners. It includes approximately half of the portfolio's seniors housing, and half its skilled nursing properties.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, LTC Properties has a trailing twelve months EPS of $2.33.
PE Ratio
LTC Properties has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 16.07. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $16.07 for every dollar of annual earnings.
The company's return on equity, which measures the profitability of a business relative to shareholder's equity, for the twelve trailing months is 11.83%.2. CMS Energy (CMS)
65.61% Payout Ratio
CMS Energy Corporation is an energy company that operates primarily in Michigan. It operates in three main segments, Electric Utility, Gas Utility and Enterprises. Electric Utility is responsible for the purchase, transmission and distribution of electricity. The Electric Utility segment produces electricity from coal, wind and gas as well as renewable, nuclear, and oil energy. The distribution network includes 208 miles high-voltage distribution overhead and underground lines, 4 miles high-voltage underground lines, 4,428 miles high-voltage distributor overhead lines, 19 miles high-voltage underground lines, 82.474 miles electric distribution overhead line; 9,395 mile underground distribution lines; 1,093 Substations; 3 battery facilities. Gas Utility is involved in the transmission, storage and distribution of natural gas. It includes 2392 miles worth of transmission lines, 15 gas storage fields, 28065 miles distribution mains, 8 compressor stations, and 2,392 miles total of underground distribution lines. The Enterprises segment deals with independent power production, marketing and development of renewable energy. The company serves approximately 1.9 million customers in electric and gas, as well as commercial and industrial customers. It was founded in 1987, and its headquarters are located in Jackson in Michigan.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, CMS Energy has a trailing twelve months EPS of $3.01.
PE Ratio
CMS Energy has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 17.92. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $17.92 for every dollar of annual earnings.
The company's return on equity, which measures the profitability of a business relative to shareholder's equity, for the twelve trailing months is 10.84%.Sales Growth
CMS Energy's sales growth for the next quarter is negative 6.4%.
Yearly Top and Bottom Value
CMS Energy's stock is valued at $53.84 at 14:23 EST, under its 52-week low of $55.03.
Revenue Growth
Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth grew by 23.2%, now sitting on 8.05B for the twelve trailing months.
Dividend Yield
According to Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on Aug 3, 2022, the estimated forward annual dividend rate is 1.84 and the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 2.68%.
3. ProLogis (PLD)
53.71% Payout Ratio
Prologis, Inc., is the world's leader in logistics real property with a special focus on high growth, high-barrier markets. The company had invested in or owned properties or development projects in 19 countries, either on its own or as co-investment. Prologis leases logistics infrastructure to approximately 5,500 clients, primarily in two main categories: business-to–business and retail/online fulfillment.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, ProLogis has a trailing twelve months EPS of $1.82.
PE Ratio
ProLogis has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 55.54. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $55.54 for every dollar of annual earnings.
The company's return on equity, which measures the profitability of a business relative to shareholder's equity, for the twelve trailing months is 10.52%.Dividend Yield
As stated by Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on Jun 14, 2022, the estimated forward annual dividend rate is 3.16 and the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 2.38%.
Yearly Top and Bottom Value
ProLogis's stock is valued at $100.81 at 14:24 EST, way below its 52-week high of $174.54 and higher than its 52-week low of $100.73.
Growth Estimates Quarters
The company's growth estimates for the current quarter is 34% and a drop 58.7% for the next.Moving Average
ProLogis's worth is way below its 50-day moving average of $124.66 and way below its 200-day moving average of $139.70.4. MarketAxess Holdings (MKTX)
42.57% Payout Ratio
MarketAxess Holdings Inc. and its subsidiaries operate an electronic trading platform that caters to institutional investors as well as broker-dealer firms worldwide. You can access liquidity in U.S. investment grade bonds and U.S. high yield bonds as well as U.S. Treasuries and municipal bonds. Through its Open Trading protocols the company executes bonds trades among broker-dealer and institutional investors in an anonymous trading environment that allows corporate bonds to be traded. The company also provides trading services such as composite+ pricing, market data products and auto-execution services. These services are for clients who require specialized workflow solutions. It offers connectivity solutions to facilitate straight-through processing and service optimizations to improve trading environments. The company also offers various services such as pre- and post-trade, including trade publication and trade matching. MarketAxess Holdings Inc. is an American company that was founded in 2000. Its headquarters are in New York.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, MarketAxess Holdings has a trailing twelve months EPS of $8.
PE Ratio
MarketAxess Holdings has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 29.77. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $29.77 for every dollar of annual earnings.
The company's return on equity, which measures the profitability of a business relative to shareholder's equity, for the twelve trailing months is 23.91%.Volume
Today's last reported volume for MarketAxess Holdings is 152705 which is 56.52% below its average volume of 351278.
Moving Average
MarketAxess Holdings's worth is under its 50-day moving average of $251.75 and way under its 200-day moving average of $299.58.5. Stanley Black & Decker (SWK)
39.26% Payout Ratio
Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. is involved in tools, storage, and industrial business in the United States, Canada, France, Rest of Americas, Europe, and Asia. The Tools & Storage section offers professionals products including corded or cordless power tools and equipment and pneumatic tools. It also sells consumer products such as lawn products and accessories. The segment's products are sold through dealers, retailers, distributors and dealers. It also has a direct sales force that sells directly to professionals, end users, wholesale consumers, dealers and retail customers. Customers in manufacturing, electronics and aerospace can get engineered fastening products and systems from the company's industrial segment. It also sells and rents customized pipe handling and joint welding equipment, along with coating equipment, for the construction of small and large diameter pipelines. The division also provides inspection and repair services. This section serves the oil and natural gas pipeline sector and other industrial customers. The company also offers automatic doors for commercial customers. The Stanley Works was the company's former name. In March 2010, it changed its name from The Stanley Works to Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. Stanley Black & Decker, Inc., was established in 1843. It is headquartered at New Britain, Connecticut.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Stanley Black & Decker has a trailing twelve months EPS of $9.84.
PE Ratio
Stanley Black & Decker has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 7.72. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $7.72 for every dollar of annual earnings.
The company's return on equity, which measures the profitability of a business relative to shareholder's equity, for the twelve trailing months is 9.33%.Growth Estimates Quarters
The company's growth estimates for the current quarter is a negative 2.2% and positive 14% for the next.Sales Growth
Stanley Black & Decker's sales growth is 10.8% for the present quarter and 16% for the next.
Revenue Growth
Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth grew by 15.6%, now sitting on 16.94B for the twelve trailing months.
Volume
Today's last reported volume for Stanley Black & Decker is 1084360 which is 41.05% below its average volume of 1839660.