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Cullen/Frost Bankers, Inc. And 5 Other Stocks Have Very High Payout Ratio

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January 18, 2021

Cullen/Frost Bankers, Inc. And 5 Other Stocks Have Very High Payout Ratio

We have congregated information in relation to stocks with the highest payout ratio up until 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 issue them.

When researching a potential investment, the dividend payout ratio is a good statistic to know and anything around 60 percent is considered high.

1. Cullen/Frost Bankers, Inc.

53.48% Payout Ratio

Cullen/Frost Bankers, Inc. operates as the bank holding company for Frost Bank that offers commercial and consumer banking services in Texas.

As claimed by Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on Nov 26, 2020, the estimated forward annual dividend rate is 2.88 and the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 3.07%.

Cullen/Frost Bankers, Inc.'s sales growth this year is expected to be negative 2.9% and a negative 4% for next year.

Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth declined by 8.2%, now sitting on 1.22B for the twelve trailing months.

Cullen/Frost Bankers, Inc.'s sales growth is negative 5.7% for the ongoing quarter and negative 3.3% for the next. The company's growth estimates for the current quarter and the next is negative 20% and 76%. The company's return on equity, which measures the profitability of a business relative to shareholder's equity, for the twelve trailing months is 8.7%.

Volatility

Cullen/Frost Bankers, Inc.'s last day, last week, and last month's average volatility was 1.98%, 1.85%, and 0.42%, respectively.

Cullen/Frost Bankers, Inc.'s last day, last week, and last month's high and low average amplitude percentage was 1.82%, 3.07%, and 2.31%, respectively.

Cullen/Frost Bankers, Inc.'s Stock Yearly Top and Bottom Value

Cullen/Frost Bankers, Inc.'s stock is valued at $95.52 at 01:23 EST, under its 52-week high of $96.93 and way higher than its 52-week low of $47.69.

Cullen/Frost Bankers, Inc.'s Moving Average

Cullen/Frost Bankers, Inc.'s worth is higher than its 50-day moving average of $86.89 and way higher than its 200-day moving average of $74.69.

2. Western Asset High Income Fund II Inc.

586.5% 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.

According to Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on Jan 20, 2021, the estimated forward annual dividend rate is 0.59 and the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 8.61%.

Western Asset High Income Fund II Inc.'s sales growth this year is anticipated to be negative 0% and a negative 0% for next year.

Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth declined by 18%, now sitting on 57.02M 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 1.22%.

Volatility

Western Asset High Income Fund II Inc.'s last day, last week, and last month's average volatility was a negative 0.59%, a negative 0.27%, and a negative 0.07%, respectively.

Western Asset High Income Fund II Inc.'s last day, last week, and last month's high and low average amplitude percentage was 1.03%, 1.35%, and 0.88%, respectively.

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

Western Asset High Income Fund II Inc.'s stock is valued at $6.79 at 01:23 EST, below its 52-week high of $7.12 and way higher than its 52-week low of $3.55.

Western Asset High Income Fund II Inc.'s Moving Average

Western Asset High Income Fund II Inc.'s worth is under its 50-day moving average of $6.92 and higher than its 200-day moving average of $6.62.

3. Arbor Realty Trust

130.11% Payout Ratio

Arbor Realty Trust, Inc. invests in a diversified portfolio of structured finance assets in the multifamily, single-family rental, and commercial real estate markets.

As maintained by Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on Nov 12, 2020, the estimated forward annual dividend rate is 1.28 and the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 9.17%.

Arbor Realty Trust's sales growth this year is expected to be 28.7% and 6.6% for next year.

Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth grew by 30.5%, now sitting on 359.33M for the twelve trailing months.

Arbor Realty Trust's sales growth is 25.9% for the current present quarter and 12.2% for the next. The company's growth estimates for the ongoing quarter and the next is 23.5% and 170.4%. The company's return on equity, which measures the profitability of a business relative to shareholder's equity, for the twelve trailing months is 10.16%.

Volatility

Arbor Realty Trust's last day, last week, and last month's average volatility was 2.79%, 0.34%, and 0.24%, respectively.

Arbor Realty Trust's last day, last week, and last month's high and low average amplitude percentage was 4.18%, 3.21%, and 2.98%, respectively.

Arbor Realty Trust's Stock Yearly Top and Bottom Value

Arbor Realty Trust's stock is valued at $14.30 at 01:23 EST, under its 52-week high of $15.32 and way higher than its 52-week low of $3.54.

Arbor Realty Trust's Moving Average

Arbor Realty Trust's worth is higher than its 50-day moving average of $13.91 and way above its 200-day moving average of $11.67.

4. Dreyfus Municipal Bond Infrastructure Fund, Inc.

244.62% Payout Ratio

BNY Mellon Municipal Bond Infrastructure Fund, Inc. is a closed ended fixed income mutual fund launched and managed by BNY Mellon Investment Adviser, Inc. The fund invests in the fixed income markets of the United States.

As claimed by Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on Jan 19, 2021, the estimated forward annual dividend rate is 0.64 and the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 4.54%.

Dreyfus Municipal Bond Infrastructure Fund, Inc.'s sales growth this year is expected to be negative 0% and a negative 0% for next year.

Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth declined by 1.2%, now sitting on 17.2M 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 1.4%.

Volatility

Dreyfus Municipal Bond Infrastructure Fund, Inc.'s last day, last week, and last month's average volatility was a positive 0.29%, a positive 0.14%, and a negative 0.04%, respectively.

Dreyfus Municipal Bond Infrastructure Fund, Inc.'s last day, last week, and last month's high and low average amplitude percentage was 0.57%, 0.62%, and 0.69%, respectively.

Dreyfus Municipal Bond Infrastructure Fund, Inc.'s Stock Yearly Top and Bottom Value

Dreyfus Municipal Bond Infrastructure Fund, Inc.'s stock is valued at $14.05 at 01:23 EST, under its 52-week high of $15.13 and way above its 52-week low of $9.04.

Dreyfus Municipal Bond Infrastructure Fund, Inc.'s Moving Average

Dreyfus Municipal Bond Infrastructure Fund, Inc.'s worth is higher than its 50-day moving average of $13.98 and higher than its 200-day moving average of $13.66.

5. Pepsico, Inc.

78.32% Payout Ratio

PepsiCo, Inc. operates as a food and beverage company worldwide.

As maintained by Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on Dec 2, 2020, the estimated forward annual dividend rate is 4.09 and the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 2.89%.

Pepsico, Inc.'s sales growth this year is anticipated to be 3.8% and 5.5% for next year.

Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth grew by 5.3%, now sitting on 68.56B for the twelve trailing months.

Pepsico, Inc.'s sales growth is 5.5% for the ongoing present quarter and 4% for the next. The company's growth estimates for the current quarter and the next is 0.7% and 8.4%. The company's return on equity, which measures the profitability of a business relative to shareholder's equity, for the twelve trailing months is 51%.

Volatility

Pepsico, Inc.'s last day, last week, and last month's average volatility was a negative 0.26%, a negative 0.39%, and a negative 0.11%, respectively.

Pepsico, Inc.'s last day, last week, and last month's high and low average amplitude percentage was 1.47%, 1.54%, and 1.43%, respectively.

Pepsico, Inc.'s Stock Yearly Top and Bottom Value

Pepsico, Inc.'s stock is valued at $141.39 at 01:23 EST, under its 52-week high of $148.77 and way above its 52-week low of $101.42.

Pepsico, Inc.'s Moving Average

Pepsico, Inc.'s value is under its 50-day moving average of $144.78 and higher than its 200-day moving average of $139.22.

6. Ares Capital Corporation

219.18% Payout Ratio

Ares Capital Corporation is a business development company specializing in acquisition, recapitalization, mezzanine debt, restructurings, rescue financing, and leveraged buyout transactions of middle market companies.

As stated by Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on Dec 13, 2020, the estimated forward annual dividend rate is 1.6 and the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 9.41%.

Ares Capital Corporation's sales growth this year is anticipated to be negative 6.5% and 4.7% for next year.

Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth declined by 9%, now sitting on 1.46B for the twelve trailing months.

Ares Capital Corporation's sales growth is negative 7.5% for the current quarter and negative 1.6% for the next. The company's growth estimates for the ongoing quarter and the next is negative 13% and negative -2.4%. The company's return on equity, which measures the profitability of a business relative to shareholder's equity, for the twelve trailing months is 4.32%.

Volatility

Ares Capital Corporation's last day, last week, and last month's average volatility was a positive 0.29%, a positive 0.13%, and a negative 0.07%, respectively.

Ares Capital Corporation's last day, last week, and last month's high and low average amplitude percentage was 1.60%, 1.96%, and 1.85%, respectively.

Ares Capital Corporation's Stock Yearly Top and Bottom Value

Ares Capital Corporation's stock is valued at $17.00 at 01:23 EST, way under its 52-week high of $19.33 and way higher than its 52-week low of $7.90.

Ares Capital Corporation's Moving Average

Ares Capital Corporation's worth is higher than its 50-day moving average of $16.75 and way higher than its 200-day moving average of $14.91.

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