(VIANEWS) – Medigus Ltd. (MDGS), Nordic American Tankers Limited (NAT), LTC Properties (LTC)  have the highest dividend yield stocks on this list.

Close to 2K companies listed in the Nasdaq and NYSE pay out dividends to its shareholders. The dividend yield is a dividend to price ratio showing how much a company pays out in dividends each year.

1. Medigus Ltd. (MDGS) – Dividend Yield: 23.33%

Medigus Ltd.'s last close was $2.74, 61.79% under its 52-week high of $7.17. Intraday change was 1.86%.

Medigus Ltd., a technology-based company, provides medical-related devices and products in the United States, Europe, Asia, Israel, and internationally. The company operates through Corporate, E-commerce, Online Advertising & Internet Traffic Routing, Online Event Management, and Others segments. It offers Medigus Ultrasonic Surgical Endostapler, an endoscopy system, which is used for the treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease. The company also develops biological gels to protect patients against biological threats and reduce the intrusion of allergens and viruses through the upper airways and eye cavities. In addition, it provides digital advertising platform; and operates online stores for the sale of various consumer products on the Amazon online marketplace, as well as an online event management and ticketing platform. Further, the company develops, produces, and markets miniaturized imaging equipment, and visualization solutions; electric vehicles; and wireless vehicle battery charging technologies. Medigus Ltd. was incorporated in 1999 and is headquartered in Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel.

Earnings Per Share

As for profitability, Medigus Ltd. has a trailing twelve months EPS of $-8.7.

The company's return on equity, which measures the profitability of a business relative to shareholder's equity, for the twelve trailing months is negative -30.72%.

Yearly Top and Bottom Value

Medigus Ltd.'s stock is valued at $2.74 at 03:15 EST, way below its 52-week high of $7.17 and higher than its 52-week low of $2.51.

Moving Average

Medigus Ltd.'s value is below its 50-day moving average of $2.91 and way under its 200-day moving average of $3.59.

Volume

Today's last reported volume for Medigus Ltd. is 12736 which is 57.95% above its average volume of 8063.

Revenue Growth

Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth grew by 52.7%, now sitting on 110.28M for the twelve trailing months.

2. Nordic American Tankers Limited (NAT) – Dividend Yield: 11.97%

Nordic American Tankers Limited's last close was $4.01, 16.98% under its 52-week high of $4.83. Intraday change was 0%.

Nordic American Tankers Limited, a tanker company, acquires and charters double-hull tankers in Bermuda and internationally. It operates a fleet of 19 Suezmax crude oil tankers. The company was incorporated in 1995 and is headquartered in Hamilton, Bermuda.

Earnings Per Share

As for profitability, Nordic American Tankers Limited has a trailing twelve months EPS of $0.47.

PE Ratio

Nordic American Tankers Limited has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 8.53. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $8.53 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 18.31%.

Volume

Today's last reported volume for Nordic American Tankers Limited is 1420430 which is 51.44% below its average volume of 2925210.

Moving Average

Nordic American Tankers Limited's worth is under its 50-day moving average of $4.11 and under its 200-day moving average of $4.12.

Revenue Growth

Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth declined by 75.5%, now sitting on 262.18M for the twelve trailing months.

3. LTC Properties (LTC) – Dividend Yield: 7.24%

LTC Properties's last close was $31.91, 10.67% below its 52-week high of $35.72. Intraday change was 1.3%.

LTC is a real estate investment trust (REIT) investing in seniors housing and health care properties primarily through sale-leasebacks, mortgage financing, joint-ventures and structured finance solutions including preferred equity and mezzanine lending. LTC holds 180 investments in 27 states with 29 operating partners. The portfolio is comprised of approximately 50% seniors housing and 50% skilled nursing properties.

Earnings Per Share

As for profitability, LTC Properties has a trailing twelve months EPS of $2.16.

PE Ratio

LTC Properties has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 14.77. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $14.77 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 10.35%.

Dividend Yield

According to Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on Apr 19, 2024, the estimated forward annual dividend rate is 2.28 and the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 7.24%.

Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization

LTC Properties's EBITDA is 45.12.

4. Verizon (VZ) – Dividend Yield: 6.76%

Verizon's last close was $42.45, 1.07% above its 52-week high of $42.00. Intraday change was -0.78%.

Verizon Communications Inc., through its subsidiaries, engages in the provision of communications, technology, information, and entertainment products and services to consumers, businesses, and governmental entities worldwide. It operates in two segments, Verizon Consumer Group (Consumer) and Verizon Business Group (Business). The Consumer segment provides wireless services across the wireless networks in the United States under the Verizon and TracFone brands and through wholesale and other arrangements; and fixed wireless access (FWA) broadband through its wireless networks, as well as related equipment and devices, such as smartphones, tablets, smart watches, and other wireless-enabled connected devices. The segment also offers wireline services in the Mid-Atlantic and Northeastern United States, as well as Washington D.C. through its fiber-optic network, Verizon Fios product portfolio, and a copper-based network. The Business segment provides wireless and wireline communications services and products, including FWA broadband, data, video and conferencing, corporate networking, security and managed network, local and long-distance voice, and network access services to deliver various IoT services and products to businesses, government customers, and wireless and wireline carriers in the United States and internationally. The company was formerly known as Bell Atlantic Corporation and changed its name to Verizon Communications Inc. in June 2000. Verizon Communications Inc. was incorporated in 1983 and is headquartered in New York, New York.

Earnings Per Share

As for profitability, Verizon has a trailing twelve months EPS of $2.75.

PE Ratio

Verizon has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 15.32. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $15.32 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 22.75%.

Dividend Yield

According to Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on Jan 8, 2024, the estimated forward annual dividend rate is 2.66 and the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 6.76%.

5. Brookline Bancorp (BRKL) – Dividend Yield: 5.54%

Brookline Bancorp's last close was $9.74, 15.45% under its 52-week high of $11.52. Intraday change was 0.83%.

Brookline Bancorp, Inc. operates as a bank holding company for the Brookline Bank that provide commercial, business, and retail banking services to corporate, municipal, and retail customers in the United States. Its deposit products include demand checking, NOW, money market, and savings accounts. The company's loan portfolio primarily comprises first mortgage loans secured by commercial, multi-family, and residential real estate properties; loans to business entities comprising commercial lines of credit; loans to condominium associations; loans and leases used to finance equipment for small businesses; financing for construction and development projects; and home equity and other consumer loans. It also provides term loans, letters of credit, foreign exchange, cash management, investment advisory, and online and mobile banking services, as well as invests in debt and equity securities. As of December 31, 2021, the company operated 50 full-service banking offices in greater Boston, Massachusetts, and greater Providence, Rhode Island. Brookline Bancorp, Inc. was founded in 1871 and is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts.

Earnings Per Share

As for profitability, Brookline Bancorp has a trailing twelve months EPS of $0.85.

PE Ratio

Brookline Bancorp has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 11.46. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $11.46 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 6.85%.

Yearly Top and Bottom Value

Brookline Bancorp's stock is valued at $9.74 at 03:15 EST, way below its 52-week high of $11.52 and way above its 52-week low of $7.00.

6. Vaalco Energy (EGY) – Dividend Yield: 3.64%

Vaalco Energy's last close was $7.48, 0.4% under its 52-week high of $7.51. Intraday change was -0.67%.

VAALCO Energy, Inc., an independent energy company, acquires, explores for, develops, and produces crude oil and natural gas. The company holds Etame production sharing contract related to the Etame Marin block located offshore in the Republic of Gabon, West Africa. It also owns interests in an undeveloped block offshore Equatorial Guinea, West Africa. VAALCO Energy, Inc. was founded in 1985 and is headquartered in Houston, Texas.

Earnings Per Share

As for profitability, Vaalco Energy has a trailing twelve months EPS of $0.56.

PE Ratio

Vaalco Energy has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 13.27. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $13.27 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 12.78%.

Volume

Today's last reported volume for Vaalco Energy is 164869 which is 84.28% below its average volume of 1049150.

Moving Average

Vaalco Energy's worth is way higher than its 50-day moving average of $4.92 and way above its 200-day moving average of $4.48.

Yearly Top and Bottom Value

Vaalco Energy's stock is valued at $7.43 at 03:15 EST, under its 52-week high of $7.51 and way above its 52-week low of $3.51.

Volatility

Vaalco Energy's last week, last month's, and last quarter's current intraday variation average was 2.38%, 2.96%, and 2.32%.

Vaalco Energy's highest amplitude of average volatility was 2.38% (last week), 3.45% (last month), and 2.32% (last quarter).

7. Banco Santander (SAN) – Dividend Yield: 3.59%

Banco Santander's last close was $4.94, 15.15% higher than its 52-week high of $4.29. Intraday change was -0.91%.

Banco Santander, S.A. provides various financial services worldwide. The company operates through Retail Banking, Santander Corporate & Investment Banking, Wealth Management & Insurance, and PagoNxt segments. It offers demand and time deposits, mutual funds, and current and savings accounts; mortgages, consumer finance, loans, and various financing solutions; and project finance, debt capital markets, global transaction banking, and corporate finance services. The company also provides asset management and private banking services; and insurance products. In addition, it offers corporate and investment banking services; and digital payment solutions. Further, it offers online banking and financial services to retail, business, institutional, corporate, private banking and university customers and clients. The company was formerly known as Banco Santander Central Hispano SA and changed its name to Banco Santander, S.A. in February 2007. Banco Santander, S.A. was founded in 1856 and is headquartered in Madrid, Spain.

Earnings Per Share

As for profitability, Banco Santander has a trailing twelve months EPS of $0.7.

PE Ratio

Banco Santander has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 6.99. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $6.99 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 12.07%.

Moving Average

Banco Santander's value is way above its 50-day moving average of $4.06 and way above its 200-day moving average of $3.83.