(VIANEWS) - GDL Fund, The (GDL), Flaherty & Crumrine (FFC), Lancaster Colony Corporation (LANC) are the highest payout ratio stocks on this list.
We have gathered information concerning stocks with the highest payout ratio up until now. 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 issue 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. GDL Fund, The (GDL)
200% Payout Ratio
GAMCO Investors, Inc. launched the GDL Fund, a closed-ended equity mutual funds. Gabelli Funds, LLC manages it.
Volume
Today's last reported volume for GDL Fund, The is 20520, 69.57% above its average volume of 12101.
As stated by Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on Jun 13, 2022, the estimated forward annual dividend rate is 0.48 and the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 5.78%.
Volatility
GDL Fund, The's last day, week, and month's current intraday variation average was 0.24%, 0.31%, and 0.55%, respectively.
GDL Fund, The's highest amplitude of average volatility was 0.96% (day), 1.49% (last week), and 1.19% (last month), respectively.
GDL Fund, The's Stock Yearly Top and Bottom Value
GDL Fund, The's stock is valued at $8.37 at 14:23 EST, under its 52-week high of $9.26 and higher than its 52-week low of $8.03.
GDL Fund, The's Moving Average
GDL Fund, The's value is below its 50-day moving average of $8.39 and below its 200-day moving average of $8.75.2. Flaherty & Crumrine (FFC)
92.76% Payout Ratio
Flaherty & Crumrine Preferred Securities Income Fund Inc., a closed-ended balance mutual fund that was launched by Flaherty & Crumrine Inc. and is currently managed by them.
Volume
Today's last reported volume for Flaherty & Crumrine is 76529, 35.21% below its average volume of 118133.
As maintained by Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on Apr 19, 2018, the estimated forward annual dividend rate is 1.43 and the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 7.82%.
Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth grew by 1.7%, now sitting on 78.87M for the twelve trailing months.
The company's return on equity, which measures the profitability of a business relative to shareholder's equity, for the twelve trailing months is 7.72%.
Volatility
Flaherty & Crumrine's last day, week, and month's current intraday variation average was 0.11%, 0.88%, and 0.77%, respectively.
Flaherty & Crumrine's highest amplitude of average volatility was 1.10% (day), 1.75% (last week), and 1.60% (last month), respectively.
Flaherty & Crumrine's Stock Yearly Top and Bottom Value
Flaherty & Crumrine's stock is valued at $18.28 at 14:23 EST, way below its 52-week high of $23.40 and higher than its 52-week low of $17.50.
Flaherty & Crumrine's Moving Average
Flaherty & Crumrine's worth is below its 50-day moving average of $18.60 and way under its 200-day moving average of $20.74.3. Lancaster Colony Corporation (LANC)
92.54% Payout Ratio
Lancaster Colony Corporation produces and markets food products in the United States.
Volume
Today's last reported volume for Lancaster Colony Corporation is 104852, 11.68% below its average volume of 118723.
As stated by Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on Jun 7, 2022, the estimated forward annual dividend rate is 3.2 and the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 2.68%.
Lancaster Colony Corporation's sales growth this year is expected to be 11.4% and 5.9% for next year.
Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth grew by 12.9%, now sitting on 1.61B for the twelve trailing months.
Lancaster Colony Corporation's sales growth for the current quarter is 6.3%. The company's growth estimates for the current quarter and the next is negative 40.6% and negative -16.8%. The company's return on equity, which measures the profitability of a business relative to shareholder's equity, for the twelve trailing months is 11.05%.
Volatility
Lancaster Colony Corporation's last day, week, and month's current intraday variation average was 0.26%, 0.62%, and 1.87%, respectively.
Lancaster Colony Corporation's highest amplitude of average volatility was 2.43% (day), 2.40% (last week), and 3.29% (last month), respectively.
Lancaster Colony Corporation's Stock Yearly Top and Bottom Value
Lancaster Colony Corporation's stock is valued at $118.64 at 14:23 EST, way below its 52-week high of $201.31 and higher than its 52-week low of $117.00.
Lancaster Colony Corporation's Moving Average
Lancaster Colony Corporation's value is way under its 50-day moving average of $141.20 and way under its 200-day moving average of $158.31.4. Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers Incorporated (RBA)
35.79% Payout Ratio
Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers Incorporated is an asset management company and disposition firm that sells durable equipment through unreserved on-site auctions, online marketplaces and listing services.
Volume
Today's last reported volume for Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers Incorporated is 238770, 39.81% below its average volume of 396712.
As claimed by Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on May 25, 2022, the estimated forward annual dividend rate is 1 and the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 1.62%.
Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers Incorporated's sales growth this year is anticipated to be 12.4% and 5.9% for next year.
Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth declined by 6.3%, now sitting on 1.42B for the twelve trailing months.
Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers Incorporated's sales growth is 11% for the current quarter and 8.7% for the next. The company's growth estimates for the ongoing quarter and the next is 14.5% and 52.8%. The company's return on equity, which measures the profitability of a business relative to shareholder's equity, for the twelve trailing months is 14.58%.
Volatility
Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers Incorporated's last day, week, and month's current intraday variation average was 0.98%, 0.91%, and 1.73%, respectively.
Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers Incorporated's highest amplitude of average volatility was 1.17% (day), 1.83% (last week), and 2.83% (last month), respectively.
Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers Incorporated's Stock Yearly Top and Bottom Value
Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers Incorporated's stock is valued at $60.95 at 14:23 EST, way below its 52-week high of $76.18 and way higher than its 52-week low of $48.65.
Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers Incorporated's Moving Average
Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers Incorporated's value is above its 50-day moving average of $57.88 and below its 200-day moving average of $61.67.5. A.O. Smith Corporation (AOS)
33.96% Payout Ratio
A. O. Smith Corporation produces and markets residential and industrial gas and electric water heaters as well as boilers, tanks and other water treatment products throughout North America, China and Europe.
Volume
Today's last reported volume for A.O. Smith Corporation is 304395, 72.86% below its average volume of 1121850.
According to Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on Apr 27, 2022, the estimated forward annual dividend rate is 1.12 and the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 1.87%.
A.O. Smith Corporation's sales growth this year is expected to be 15% and 2.9% for next year.
Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth grew by 27.1%, now sitting on 3.75B for the twelve trailing months.
The company's growth estimates for the current quarter and the next is 12.3% and 14.6%. The company's return on equity, which measures the profitability of a business relative to shareholder's equity, for the twelve trailing months is 27.84%.
Volatility
A.O. Smith Corporation's last day, week, and month's current intraday variation average was 1.83%, 1.34%, and 1.89%, respectively.
A.O. Smith Corporation's highest amplitude of average volatility was 2.57% (day), 2.49% (last week), and 3.28% (last month), respectively.
A.O. Smith Corporation's Stock Yearly Top and Bottom Value
A.O. Smith Corporation's stock is valued at $60.14 at 14:23 EST, way under its 52-week high of $86.74 and higher than its 52-week low of $56.61.