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Western Asset High Income Fund II And 3 Other Stocks Have Very High Payout Ratio

Via News Editorial Team

December 17, 2021

(VIANEWS) - NRG Energy (NRG), Jack Henry & Associates (JKHY), Western Asset High Income Fund II (HIX) are the highest payout ratio stocks on this list.

We have gathered information concerning stocks with the highest payout ratio so far. 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 investigating 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. NRG Energy (NRG)

98% Payout Ratio

NRG Energy, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, operates as an energy company in the United States.

Volume

Today's last reported volume for NRG Energy is 717817, 68.14% below its average volume of 2253090.

As stated by Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on Apr 29, 2021, the estimated forward annual dividend rate is 1.3 and the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 3.53%.

NRG Energy's sales growth this year is anticipated to be 119.5% and a negative 22.1% for next year.

Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth grew by 300.7%, now sitting on 15.16B for the twelve trailing months.

NRG Energy's sales growth for the next quarter is 83%. The company's growth estimates for the current quarter and the next is 126.5% and negative -29.6%. The company's return on equity, which measures the profitability of a business relative to shareholder's equity, for the twelve trailing months is 20.11%.

Volatility

NRG Energy's last day, week, and month's current intraday variation average was 2.55%, 2.25%, and 2.35%, respectively.

NRG Energy's highest amplitude of average volatility was 2.65% (day), 2.61% (last week), and 3.12% (last month), respectively.

NRG Energy's Stock Yearly Top and Bottom Value

NRG Energy's stock is valued at $39.53 at 13:23 EST, way below its 52-week high of $46.10 and way higher than its 52-week low of $30.47.

NRG Energy's Moving Average

NRG Energy's worth is below its 50-day moving average of $40.34 and under its 200-day moving average of $39.68.

2. Jack Henry & Associates (JKHY)

42% Payout Ratio

Jack Henry & Associates, Inc. provides technology solutions and payment processing services primarily for financial services organizations in the United States.

Volume

Today's last reported volume for Jack Henry & Associates is 777597, 54.66% above its average volume of 502777.

As claimed by Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on Dec 1, 2021, the estimated forward annual dividend rate is 1.84 and the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 1.2%.

Jack Henry & Associates's sales growth this year is anticipated to be 7.9% and 7.7% for next year.

Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth grew by 8%, now sitting on 1.79B for the twelve trailing months.

The company's growth estimates for the current quarter and the next is 10.9% and 14.9%. The company's return on equity, which measures the profitability of a business relative to shareholder's equity, for the twelve trailing months is 21.93%.

Volatility

Jack Henry & Associates's last day, week, and month's current intraday variation average was 1.23%, 1.55%, and 1.07%, respectively.

Jack Henry & Associates's highest amplitude of average volatility was 2.83% (day), 2.99% (last week), and 2.39% (last month), respectively.

Jack Henry & Associates's Stock Yearly Top and Bottom Value

Jack Henry & Associates's stock is valued at $154.02 at 13:23 EST, way below its 52-week high of $179.98 and above its 52-week low of $141.65.

Jack Henry & Associates's Moving Average

Jack Henry & Associates's worth is under its 50-day moving average of $161.97 and under its 200-day moving average of $162.81.

3. Western Asset High Income Fund II (HIX)

38.18% Payout Ratio

Western Asset High Income Fund II Inc. is a closed-ended fixed income mutual fund launched and managed by Legg Mason Partners Fund Advisor, LLC.

Volume

Today's last reported volume for Western Asset High Income Fund II is 163015, 29.07% above its average volume of 126298.

As stated by Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on Sep 21, 2021, the estimated forward annual dividend rate is 0.59 and the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 7.82%.

Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth declined by 37.9%, now sitting on 45.21M 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 25.35%.

Volatility

Western Asset High Income Fund II's last day, week, and month's current intraday variation average was 0.44%, 0.44%, and 0.59%, respectively.

Western Asset High Income Fund II's highest amplitude of average volatility was 0.74% (day), 0.97% (last week), and 1.06% (last month), respectively.

Western Asset High Income Fund II's Stock Yearly Top and Bottom Value

Western Asset High Income Fund II's stock is valued at $6.80 at 13:23 EST, way under its 52-week high of $7.75 and higher than its 52-week low of $6.74.

Western Asset High Income Fund II's Moving Average

Western Asset High Income Fund II's value is under its 50-day moving average of $7.16 and under its 200-day moving average of $7.20.

4. Donegal Group (DGICA)

32.09% Payout Ratio

Donegal Group Inc., an insurance holding company, provides personal and commercial lines of property and casualty insurance to businesses and individuals in the Mid-Atlantic, Midwestern, New England, and southern states.

Volume

Today's last reported volume for Donegal Group is 23137, 39.74% below its average volume of 38396.

As claimed by Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on Apr 29, 2021, the estimated forward annual dividend rate is 0.64 and the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 4.26%.

Donegal Group's sales growth this year is anticipated to be 4.8% and 5.4% for next year.

Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth grew by 7.1%, now sitting on 790.88M for the twelve trailing months.

Donegal Group's sales growth is 4.9% for the ongoing quarter and 5.2% for the next. The company's growth estimates for the ongoing quarter and the next is 6.3% and 7.7%. The company's return on equity, which measures the profitability of a business relative to shareholder's equity, for the twelve trailing months is 12.06%.

Volatility

Donegal Group's last day, week, and month's current intraday variation average was 1.53%, 1.62%, and 1.09%, respectively.

Donegal Group's highest amplitude of average volatility was 2.56% (day), 2.68% (last week), and 1.84% (last month), respectively.

Donegal Group's Stock Yearly Top and Bottom Value

Donegal Group's stock is valued at $13.77 at 13:23 EST, way under its 52-week high of $16.48 and higher than its 52-week low of $13.35.

Donegal Group's Moving Average

Donegal Group's value is below its 50-day moving average of $14.42 and under its 200-day moving average of $14.93.