(VIANEWS) - Merck (MRK), Stag Industrial (STAG), Chesapeake Granite Wash Trust (CHKR) are the highest payout ratio stocks on this list.
We have gathered information regarding stocks with the highest payout ratio up to 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 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. Merck (MRK)
135.45% Payout Ratio
Merck & Co., Inc. provides healthcare solutions worldwide.
Volume
Today's last reported volume for Merck is 101551000, 905.9% above its average volume of 10095500.
As stated by Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on Sep 13, 2021, the estimated forward annual dividend rate is 2.6 and the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 3.45%.
Merck's sales growth this year is anticipated to be negative 2.4% and 8% for next year.
Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth grew by 4.9%, now sitting on 50.38B for the twelve trailing months.
Merck's sales growth is 0.6% for the present quarter and negative 0.8% for the next. The company's growth estimates for the ongoing quarter and the next is 13.1% and 52%.
Volatility
Merck's last day, week, and month's current volatility was 8.37%, 2.56%, and 1.19%, respectively.
Merck's current volatility rank, which measures how volatile a financial asset is (variation between the lowest and highest value in a period), was 4.60% (day), 2.02% (last week), and 1.48% (last month), respectively.
Merck's Stock Yearly Top and Bottom Value
Merck's stock is valued at $81.40 at 08:23 EST, below its 52-week high of $84.34 and way higher than its 52-week low of $68.44.
Merck's Moving Average
Merck's value is higher than its 50-day moving average of $75.22 and higher than its 200-day moving average of $75.08.Previous days news about Merck (MRK)
- Merck treatment inhibits covid variants, early data show. According to Bloomberg Quint on Wednesday, 29 September, "It is being developed by Merck in collaboration with Ridgeback Biotherapeutics LP for use in non-hospitalized Covid-19 patients who have had symptoms for five or fewer days and are at risk for a severe infection."
2. Stag Industrial (STAG)
130.18% Payout Ratio
STAG Industrial, Inc. (NYSE: STAG) is a real estate investment trust focused on the acquisition and operation of single-tenant, industrial properties throughout the United States.
Volume
Today's last reported volume for Stag Industrial is 964088, 11.62% above its average volume of 863665.
As maintained by Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on Sep 28, 2021, the estimated forward annual dividend rate is 1.45 and the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 3.63%.
Stag Industrial's sales growth this year is anticipated to be 15.3% and 10.4% for next year.
Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth grew by 17.7%, now sitting on 519.67M for the twelve trailing months.
Stag Industrial's sales growth is 19.6% for the present quarter and 12.4% for the next. The company's growth estimates for the ongoing quarter and the next is 6.7% and negative -76.2%. The company's return on equity, which measures the profitability of a business relative to shareholder's equity, for the twelve trailing months is 6.97%.
Volatility
Stag Industrial's last day, week, and month's current volatility was 0.55%, 0.99%, and 1.03%, respectively.
Stag Industrial's current volatility rank, which measures how volatile a financial asset is (variation between the lowest and highest value in a period), was 1.63% (day), 1.96% (last week), and 1.75% (last month), respectively.
Stag Industrial's Stock Yearly Top and Bottom Value
Stag Industrial's stock is valued at $39.73 at 08:23 EST, under its 52-week high of $43.55 and way above its 52-week low of $29.34.
Stag Industrial's Moving Average
Stag Industrial's worth is under its 50-day moving average of $41.71 and higher than its 200-day moving average of $38.19.3. Chesapeake Granite Wash Trust (CHKR)
100% Payout Ratio
Chesapeake Granite Wash Trust owns royalty interests in oil, natural gas liquids, and natural gas properties located in the Colony Granite Wash play in Washita County in the Anadarko Basin of Western Oklahoma.
Volume
Today's last reported volume for Chesapeake Granite Wash Trust is 27692, 60.48% below its average volume of 70071.
As stated by Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on Aug 17, 2021, the estimated forward annual dividend rate is 0.09 and the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 14.3%.
Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth grew by 35.4%, now sitting on 4.4M 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 18.79%.
Volatility
Chesapeake Granite Wash Trust's last day, week, and month's current volatility was 6.25%, 3.14%, and 3.37%, respectively.
Chesapeake Granite Wash Trust's current volatility rank, which measures how volatile a financial asset is (variation between the lowest and highest value in a period), was 9.34% (day), 11.41% (last week), and 8.53% (last month), respectively.
Chesapeake Granite Wash Trust's Stock Yearly Top and Bottom Value
Chesapeake Granite Wash Trust's stock is valued at $0.68 at 08:23 EST, way under its 52-week high of $0.90 and way above its 52-week low of $0.20.
Chesapeake Granite Wash Trust's Moving Average
Chesapeake Granite Wash Trust's worth is higher than its 50-day moving average of $0.62 and way above its 200-day moving average of $0.50.4. Kimberly (KMB)
65.22% Payout Ratio
Kimberly-Clark Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, manufactures and markets personal care and consumer tissue products worldwide.
Volume
Today's last reported volume for Kimberly is 1709330, 9.31% below its average volume of 1884940.
As stated by Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on Jun 2, 2021, the estimated forward annual dividend rate is 4.56 and the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 3.5%.
News about Kimberly (KMB) today
- According to today's article on The New York Times, "She made it known several times that she could do it and she was really good at it and you wouldn't be able to know the difference," said Kimberly Dawn Lamon, who worked for Ms. Wills for about a decade as her housekeeper and personal assistant until she quit in February 2020. ", "Based on what I've seen, some of these clauses read as predatory and not standard," said the literary agent Kimberly Brower, who reviewed language in Blushing's contracts at The Times's request. "
Kimberly's sales growth this year is anticipated to be 1.6% and 3.1% for next year.
Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth declined by 5.3%, now sitting on 18.87B for the twelve trailing months.
Kimberly's sales growth is 9.2% for the current quarter and 3.1% for the next. The company's growth estimates for the current quarter and the next is negative 3.5% and 5.3%. The company's return on equity, which measures the profitability of a business relative to shareholder's equity, for the twelve trailing months is 584.6%.
Volatility
Kimberly's last day, week, and month's current volatility was 0.20%, 1.72%, and 1.04%, respectively.
Kimberly's current volatility rank, which measures how volatile a financial asset is (variation between the lowest and highest value in a period), was 1.40% (day), 1.51% (last week), and 1.33% (last month), respectively.
Kimberly's Stock Yearly Top and Bottom Value
Kimberly's stock is valued at $132.18 at 08:23 EST, way under its 52-week high of $155.45 and higher than its 52-week low of $128.02.
Kimberly's Moving Average
Kimberly's value is below its 50-day moving average of $136.73 and under its 200-day moving average of $134.77.Previous days news about Kimberly (KMB)
- According to Benzinga on Tuesday, 28 September, "As part of our review of our corporate governance and Board composition, the Board has unanimously adopted changes to our leadership structure, Bylaws and corporate governance policies to enhance accountability and strengthen shareholder rights," said Kimberly Wagner, Chair of the Green Plains Nominating and Governance Committee. "
- According to Bloomberg Quint on Friday, 1 October, "Orange County Superior Court Judge Kimberly Knill ruled Friday that the Grosses flagrantly violated an order she issued last year prohibiting them from playing music too loudly in their backyard. "
5. Eastern Company (EML)
33.08% Payout Ratio
The Eastern Company designs, manufactures, and sells engineered solutions to industrial markets in the United States and internationally.
Volume
Today's last reported volume for Eastern Company is 980, 92.8% below its average volume of 13625.
According to Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on May 10, 2021, the estimated forward annual dividend rate is 0.44 and the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 1.39%.
Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth grew by 11.9%, now sitting on 248.18M 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 7.74%.
Volatility
Eastern Company's last day, week, and month's current volatility was 0.20%, 1.71%, and 1.58%, respectively.
Eastern Company's current volatility rank, which measures how volatile a financial asset is (variation between the lowest and highest value in a period), was 1.41% (day), 2.99% (last week), and 3.05% (last month), respectively.
Eastern Company's Stock Yearly Top and Bottom Value
Eastern Company's stock is valued at $24.96 at 08:23 EST, way under its 52-week high of $33.96 and way above its 52-week low of $19.26.