The Top Utilities’ Payout Ratios: Must-Knows
The payout ratio represents the portion of a company’s profits distributed among shareholders in the form of dividends. Utilities usually have higher payout ratios. Duke Energy (DUK) is among the few utilities with higher payout ratios. For the last 12 months, Duke Energy’s payout ratio was 83%—higher than many of its peers. Its five-year average payout ratio is close to 86%.