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Badger Meter And 3 Other Stocks Have Very High Payout Ratio

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December 11, 2021

Badger Meter And 3 Other Stocks Have Very High Payout Ratio

(VIANEWS) - Kentucky First Federal Bancorp (KFFB), Ecolab (ECL), F.N.B. Corporation (FNB) are the highest payout ratio stocks on this list.

We have collected information concerning stocks with the highest payout ratio as yet. The payout ratio in itself isn't a promise 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. Kentucky First Federal Bancorp (KFFB)

160% Payout Ratio

Kentucky First Federal Bancorp operates as the holding company for First Federal Savings and Loan Association of Hazard, and Frankfort First Bancorp, Inc. that provide various banking products and services in Kentucky.

Volume

Today's last reported volume for Kentucky First Federal Bancorp is 234, 92.56% below its average volume of 3149.

As maintained by Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on Oct 27, 2021, the estimated forward annual dividend rate is 0.4 and the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 5.71%.

Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth grew by 12.3%, now sitting on 10.71M 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 4.03%.

Kentucky First Federal Bancorp's Stock Yearly Top and Bottom Value

Kentucky First Federal Bancorp's stock is valued at $7.05 at 01:23 EST, way under its 52-week high of $8.16 and way above its 52-week low of $6.09.

Kentucky First Federal Bancorp's Moving Average

Kentucky First Federal Bancorp's value is under its 50-day moving average of $7.13 and below its 200-day moving average of $7.13.

2. Ecolab (ECL)

52.19% Payout Ratio

Ecolab Inc. provides water, hygiene, and energy technologies and services worldwide.

Volume

Today's last reported volume for Ecolab is 631452, 36.26% below its average volume of 990690.

According to Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on Sep 12, 2021, the estimated forward annual dividend rate is 1.92 and the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 0.85%.

Ecolab's sales growth this year is anticipated to be 7.1% and 7% for next year.

Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth grew by 17.8%, now sitting on 12.13B for the twelve trailing months.

Ecolab's sales growth is 9.2% for the ongoing quarter and 6.5% for the next. The company's growth estimates for the present quarter and the next is 22.6% and 29.3%. The company's return on equity, which measures the profitability of a business relative to shareholder's equity, for the twelve trailing months is 16.86%.

Volatility

Ecolab's last day, week, and month's current intraday variation average was 0.72%, 0.72%, and 1.17%, respectively.

Ecolab's highest amplitude of average volatility was 0.81% (day), 1.21% (last week), and 1.92% (last month), respectively.

Ecolab's Stock Yearly Top and Bottom Value

Ecolab's stock is valued at $232.01 at 01:23 EST, under its 52-week high of $234.24 and way above its 52-week low of $201.11.

Ecolab's Moving Average

Ecolab's worth is higher than its 50-day moving average of $220.47 and above its 200-day moving average of $218.68.

3. F.N.B. Corporation (FNB)

45.71% Payout Ratio

F.N.B. Corporation, a financial holding company, provides a range of financial services primarily to consumers, corporations, governments, and small- to medium-sized businesses.

Volume

Today's last reported volume for F.N.B. Corporation is 1628910, 31.52% below its average volume of 2378780.

As stated by Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on Sep 1, 2021, the estimated forward annual dividend rate is 0.48 and the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 4.04%.

F.N.B. Corporation's sales growth this year is expected to be 0.9% and 6.2% for next year.

Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth grew by 13.4%, now sitting on 1.19B for the twelve trailing months.

F.N.B. Corporation's sales growth for the next quarter is 0.7%. The company's growth estimates for the present quarter and the next is 15.4% and 3.6%. The company's return on equity, which measures the profitability of a business relative to shareholder's equity, for the twelve trailing months is 7.05%.

Volatility

F.N.B. Corporation's last day, week, and month's current intraday variation average was 2.44%, 1.13%, and 1.51%, respectively.

F.N.B. Corporation's highest amplitude of average volatility was 3.09% (day), 2.13% (last week), and 2.23% (last month), respectively.

F.N.B. Corporation's Stock Yearly Top and Bottom Value

F.N.B. Corporation's stock is valued at $12.43 at 01:23 EST, way under its 52-week high of $13.83 and way above its 52-week low of $8.80.

F.N.B. Corporation's Moving Average

F.N.B. Corporation's worth is higher than its 50-day moving average of $12.00 and higher than its 200-day moving average of $12.26.

4. Badger Meter (BMI)

37.7% Payout Ratio

Badger Meter, Inc. manufactures and markets flow measurement, control, and communication solutions in the United States, Asia, Canada, Europe, Mexico, the Middle East, and internationally.

Volume

Today's last reported volume for Badger Meter is 85803, 18.32% below its average volume of 105053.

As stated by Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on Aug 25, 2021, the estimated forward annual dividend rate is 0.8 and the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 0.77%.

Badger Meter's sales growth this year is anticipated to be 15.9% and 5.3% for next year.

Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth grew by 34.8%, now sitting on 466.63M for the twelve trailing months.

Badger Meter's sales growth is 11.4% for the ongoing quarter and 12.4% for the next. The company's growth estimates for the present quarter and the next is negative 2% and 8.9%. The company's return on equity, which measures the profitability of a business relative to shareholder's equity, for the twelve trailing months is 15.41%.

Volatility

Badger Meter's last day, week, and month's current intraday variation average was 1.03%, 0.62%, and 0.76%, respectively.

Badger Meter's highest amplitude of average volatility was 1.82% (day), 1.58% (last week), and 1.92% (last month), respectively.

Badger Meter's Stock Yearly Top and Bottom Value

Badger Meter's stock is valued at $107.31 at 01:23 EST, under its 52-week high of $111.77 and way higher than its 52-week low of $80.86.

Badger Meter's Moving Average

Badger Meter's value is above its 50-day moving average of $104.81 and above its 200-day moving average of $100.18.

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