(VIANEWS) - Eaton Vance Tax (ETO), PotlatchDeltic Corporation (PCH), Yum! (YUM) are the highest payout ratio stocks on this list.
Here's the data we've collected of stocks with a high payout ratio at the moment. 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. Eaton Vance Tax (ETO)
322.51% Payout Ratio
Eaton Vance Tax-Advantaged Global Dividend Opportunities Fund is a closed ended equity mutual fund launched and managed by Eaton Vance Management. It invests in public equity markets across the globe. The fund seeks to invest in the stocks of companies operating across diversified sectors. It primarily invests in dividend paying value stocks of companies. The fund employs fundamental analysis to create its portfolio. It benchmarks the performance of its portfolio against the MSCI World Index. Eaton Vance Tax-Advantaged Global Dividend Opportunities Fund was formed on April 30, 2004 and is domiciled in the United States.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Eaton Vance Tax has a trailing twelve months EPS of $0.59.
PE Ratio
Eaton Vance Tax has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 38.59. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $38.59 for every dollar of annual earnings.
The company's return on equity, which measures the profitability of a business relative to shareholder's equity, for the twelve trailing months is 2.37%.2. PotlatchDeltic Corporation (PCH)
182.65% Payout Ratio
PotlatchDeltic (NASDAQ:PCH) is a leading Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) that owns 1.8 million acres of timberlands in Alabama, Arkansas, Idaho, Louisiana, Minnesota and Mississippi. Through its taxable REIT subsidiary, the company also operates six sawmills, an industrial-grade plywood mill, a residential and commercial real estate development business and a rural timberland sales program. PotlatchDeltic, a leader in sustainable forest management, is committed to environmental and social responsibility and to responsible governance.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, PotlatchDeltic Corporation has a trailing twelve months EPS of $0.98.
PE Ratio
PotlatchDeltic Corporation has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 49.78. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $49.78 for every dollar of annual earnings.
The company's return on equity, which measures the profitability of a business relative to shareholder's equity, for the twelve trailing months is 4.33%.3. Yum! (YUM)
47.47% Payout Ratio
Yum! Brands, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, develops, operates, and franchises quick service restaurants worldwide. The company operates through four segments: the KFC Division, the Taco Bell Division, the Pizza Hut Division, and the Habit Burger Grill Division. It operates restaurants under the KFC, Pizza Hut, Taco Bell, and The Habit Burger Grill brands, which specialize in chicken, pizza, made-to-order chargrilled burgers, sandwiches, Mexican-style food categories, and other food products. The company was formerly known as TRICON Global Restaurants, Inc. and changed its name to Yum! Brands, Inc. in May 2002. Yum! Brands, Inc. was incorporated in 1997 and is headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Yum! has a trailing twelve months EPS of $4.95.
PE Ratio
Yum! has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 26.37. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $26.37 for every dollar of annual earnings.
4. Peoples Bancorp (PEBO)
44.48% Payout Ratio
Peoples Bancorp Inc. operates as the holding company for Peoples Bank that provides commercial and retail banking products and services. The company accepts various deposit products, including demand deposit accounts, savings accounts, money market accounts, and certificates of deposit; and provides commercial and industrial, commercial real estate, construction, finance, residential real estate, and consumer indirect and direct loans, as well as home equity lines of credit and overdrafts. It also offers debit and automated teller machine (ATM) cards; safe deposit rental facilities; money orders and cashier's checks; and telephone, mobile, and Internet-based banking services. In addition, the company provides various life, health, and property and casualty insurance products; third-party insurance administration; insurance premium financing; commercial and technology equipment leasing; fiduciary and trust; underwriting, origination and servicing of equipment leases, and equipment financing agreements; and asset management and administration services, as well as employee benefit, retirement, and health care plan administration services. Further, it offers brokerage services through an unaffiliated registered broker-dealers; insurance premium finance lending and lease financing services; and credit cards to individuals and businesses, as well as provides merchant credit card transaction processing, and person-to-person payment processing services. The company operates through 135 financial service offices and ATMs, including 119 full-service branches in Ohio, West Virginia, Kentucky, Virginia, Washington, D.C., and Maryland. Peoples Bancorp Inc. was founded in 1902 and is based in Marietta, Ohio.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Peoples Bancorp has a trailing twelve months EPS of $3.44.
PE Ratio
Peoples Bancorp has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 7.56. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $7.56 for every dollar of annual earnings.
The company's return on equity, which measures the profitability of a business relative to shareholder's equity, for the twelve trailing months is 11.25%.Sales Growth
Peoples Bancorp's sales growth is 34.2% for the present quarter and 28.2% for the next.
Volume
Today's last reported volume for Peoples Bancorp is 19590 which is 83.52% below its average volume of 118890.
Revenue Growth
Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth grew by 19.9%, now sitting on 360.71M for the twelve trailing months.
5. Village Super Market (VLGEA)
30.96% Payout Ratio
Village Super Market, Inc. operates a chain of supermarkets in the United States. Its stores feature specialty departments, such as an on-site bakery, an expanded delicatessen, various natural and organic foods, ethnic and international foods, prepared foods, and pharmacies. The company operates a chain of 30 ShopRite supermarkets, 5 Fairway Markets, and 3 Gourmet Garage specialty markets located in New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, and Maryland. Village Super Market, Inc. was founded in 1937 and is based in Springfield, New Jersey.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Village Super Market has a trailing twelve months EPS of $3.23.
PE Ratio
Village Super Market has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 7.2. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $7.2 for every dollar of annual earnings.
The company's return on equity, which measures the profitability of a business relative to shareholder's equity, for the twelve trailing months is 12.42%.Revenue Growth
Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth grew by 5.4%, now sitting on 2.14B for the twelve trailing months.
Yearly Top and Bottom Value
Village Super Market's stock is valued at $23.26 at 08:23 EST, under its 52-week high of $24.86 and way higher than its 52-week low of $19.09.
Volume
Today's last reported volume for Village Super Market is 16020 which is 35.75% below its average volume of 24937.
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1% Payout Ratio
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Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, 1 has a trailing twelve months EPS of $1.
PE Ratio
1 has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 1. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $1 for every dollar of annual earnings.
The company's return on equity, which measures the profitability of a business relative to shareholder's equity, for the twelve trailing months is 1%.Revenue Growth
Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth grew by 1%, now sitting on 1 for the twelve trailing months.
Sales Growth
1's sales growth is 1% for the present quarter and 1% for the next.