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Western Asset Managed Municipals Fund And 3 Other Stocks Have Very High Payout Ratio

Western Asset Managed Municipals Fund And 3 Other Stocks Have Very High Payout Ratio

(VIANEWS) - Unilever (UL), Gabelli Dividend & Income Trust (GDV), Pioneer Floating Rate Trust Pioneer Floating Rate Trust Shares of Beneficial Interest (PHD) are the highest payout ratio stocks on this list.

Here's the data we've collected of stocks with a high payout ratio up until now. The payout ratio in itself isn't a guarantee of a future 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 is a list of some companies with an above 30% payout ratio.

1. Unilever (UL)

80.55% Payout Ratio

Unilever PLC, together with its subsidiaries, operates in the fast-moving consumer goods industry worldwide.

Volume

Today's last reported volume for Unilever is 1389670, 5.96% below its average volume of 1477880.

As maintained by Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on May 19, 2021, the estimated forward annual dividend rate is 1.98 and the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 3.48%.

Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth grew by 0.3%, now sitting on 50.8B 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 31.46%.

Volatility

Unilever's last day, week, and month's current volatility was 0.18%, 0.69%, and 1.11%, respectively.

Unilever's current volatility rank, which measures how volatile a financial asset is (variation between the lowest and highest value in a period), was 0.74% (day), 0.65% (last week), and 0.86% (last month), respectively.

Unilever's Stock Yearly Top and Bottom Value

Unilever's stock is valued at $56.31 at 20:23 EST, way under its 52-week high of $63.89 and higher than its 52-week low of $51.98.

Unilever's Moving Average

Unilever's value is under its 50-day moving average of $58.12 and below its 200-day moving average of $57.65.

Previous days news about Unilever (UL)

According to Business Insider on Monday, 16 August, "Amazon has long dominated ad budgets that big brands like Procter & Gamble and Unilever put into promoting their products on e-commerce platforms, but a growing crop of retailers including are now fighting for ad budgets."

According to Benzinga on Wednesday, 18 August, "DOGE has already established a foothold in promotions with companies such as Slim Jim maker Conagra Brands Inc (NYSE:CAG) and Unilever Plc (NYSE:UL) through its Axe deodorant brand running DOGE-based campaigns."

According to Benzinga on Wednesday, 18 August, "Indeed, a number of companies have introduced "Doge-themed" products this year, including Unilever PLC's (NYSE:UL) Axe deodorant that launched a limited edition DOGE scent and Kraft Heinz Co (NASDAQ:KHC) subsidiary Oscar Mayer that auctioned limited edition "Hot Doge Weiners" on eBay Inc (NASDAQ:EBAY)."

2. Gabelli Dividend & Income Trust (GDV)

59.19% Payout Ratio

The Gabelli Dividend & Income Trust is a closed ended equity mutual fund launched by GAMCO Investors, Inc. The fund is managed by Gabelli Funds, LLC.

Volume

Today's last reported volume for Gabelli Dividend & Income Trust is 147144, 3.1% below its average volume of 151866.

As stated by Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on Aug 15, 2021, the estimated forward annual dividend rate is 1.32 and the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 5.02%.

Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth declined by 11.7%, now sitting on 48.06M 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 7.68%.

Volatility

Gabelli Dividend & Income Trust's last day, week, and month's current volatility was 0.86%, 0.28%, and 0.50%, respectively.

Gabelli Dividend & Income Trust's current volatility rank, which measures how volatile a financial asset is (variation between the lowest and highest value in a period), was 1.21% (day), 0.78% (last week), and 0.86% (last month), respectively.

Gabelli Dividend & Income Trust's Stock Yearly Top and Bottom Value

Gabelli Dividend & Income Trust's stock is valued at $26.62 at 20:23 EST, below its 52-week high of $26.95 and way higher than its 52-week low of $17.46.

Gabelli Dividend & Income Trust's Moving Average

Gabelli Dividend & Income Trust's value is higher than its 50-day moving average of $26.46 and above its 200-day moving average of $25.09.

3. Pioneer Floating Rate Trust Pioneer Floating Rate Trust Shares of Beneficial Interest (PHD)

32.96% Payout Ratio

Pioneer Floating Rate Trust is closed ended fixed income mutual fund launched and managed by Pioneer Investment Management, Inc. It invests in the fixed income markets of the United States.

Volume

Today's last reported volume for Pioneer Floating Rate Trust Pioneer Floating Rate Trust Shares of Beneficial Interest is 14155, 65.28% below its average volume of 40773.

As claimed by Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on Aug 17, 2021, the estimated forward annual dividend rate is 0.69 and the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 6.03%.

Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth declined by 53.1%, now sitting on 17.55M 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 22.05%.

Volatility

Pioneer Floating Rate Trust Pioneer Floating Rate Trust Shares of Beneficial Interest's last day, week, and month's current volatility was 0.09%, 0.26%, and 0.37%, respectively.

Pioneer Floating Rate Trust Pioneer Floating Rate Trust Shares of Beneficial Interest's current volatility rank, which measures how volatile a financial asset is (variation between the lowest and highest value in a period), was 0.61% (day), 0.53% (last week), and 0.75% (last month), respectively.

Pioneer Floating Rate Trust Pioneer Floating Rate Trust Shares of Beneficial Interest's Stock Yearly Top and Bottom Value

Pioneer Floating Rate Trust Pioneer Floating Rate Trust Shares of Beneficial Interest's stock is valued at $11.46 at 20:23 EST, below its 52-week high of $12.10 and way above its 52-week low of $9.70.

Pioneer Floating Rate Trust Pioneer Floating Rate Trust Shares of Beneficial Interest's Moving Average

Pioneer Floating Rate Trust Pioneer Floating Rate Trust Shares of Beneficial Interest's worth is below its 50-day moving average of $11.65 and above its 200-day moving average of $11.35.

4. Western Asset Managed Municipals Fund (MMU)

31.55% Payout Ratio

Western Asset Managed Municipals Fund 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 Managed Municipals Fund is 30330, 35.76% below its average volume of 47217.

As maintained by Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on Aug 22, 2021, the estimated forward annual dividend rate is 0.51 and the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 3.79%.

Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth declined by 4.8%, now sitting on 30.88M 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 11.84%.

Volatility

Western Asset Managed Municipals Fund's last day, week, and month's current volatility was 0.37%, 0.16%, and 0.23%, respectively.

Western Asset Managed Municipals Fund's current volatility rank, which measures how volatile a financial asset is (variation between the lowest and highest value in a period), was 0.37% (day), 0.50% (last week), and 0.49% (last month), respectively.

Western Asset Managed Municipals Fund's Stock Yearly Top and Bottom Value

Western Asset Managed Municipals Fund's stock is valued at $13.55 at 20:23 EST, below its 52-week high of $13.89 and way higher than its 52-week low of $11.99.

Western Asset Managed Municipals Fund's Moving Average

Western Asset Managed Municipals Fund's value is above its 50-day moving average of $13.52 and higher than its 200-day moving average of $13.28.