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Ship Finance Limited (NYSE:SFL): This shipping company owns and operates offshore assets and vessels. Ship Finance Limited currently commands dividend yield of 9.52 percent. However, this is not the only point in the stock’s favor.
The company stock gained 71 percent in the past 52 weeks. It announced strong quarterly results by posting better than expected EPS. The company’s EPS stood at 44 cents per share, beating consensus estimates of 33 cents per share in income. Its revenue for the quarter was reported it $74.3 million, trailing behind analysts’ estimate of $92.4 million. The company is also set to receive compensation after the termination of charter agreement with Frontline Ltd. Ship Finance is based out of Bermuda and it was formed in 2003. Ship Finance is currently trading at $16.04, up 0.38 percent from its previous close. The stock is trading at the Price Earnings ratio of 7.70. It has traded in the range of $8.93 and $17.94 in the past 52 weeks. However, the stock is trading above its 20 days moving average price of $16.03 and 50 days moving average price of $15.99.
Macquarie Infrastructure Company (NYSE:MIC): This $2.10 billion company gives you dividend yield of 6.30 percent. Macquarie Infrastructure suffered disruption of operations due to Hurricane Sandy. However, the company expects to charge less than $5 million due to the losses caused by the storm. The stock also appreciated 66.12 percent in the past 52 weeks. Macquarie Infrastructure is currently trading at $45.06, up 0.2 percent from its previous close. The stock created its new 52 weeks high in the current trading sesson. It has traded in the range of $26.91 and $45.07 in the past 52 weeks. However, the stock is trading above its 20 days moving average price of $44.95 and 50 days moving average price of $44.96. The company deals in providing infrastructure services and fueling services. It reported $259 million in revenue for the quarter ended on Sep 29, 2012. The stock is trading at the Price Earnings ratio of 58.61 and its beta is at 2.57.
Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacifico (NYSE:PAC): The company is involved in the business of managing and developing airports. It is mainly operational in Mexico Pacific region. You could earn 3.33 percent dividend yield with this stock, while it also delivered 66 percent capital growth. Its stock is currently trading at $56.27, up 0.36 percent from its previous close. It has traded in the range of $33.35 and $57.02 in the past 52 weeks. Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacifico recently reported 4.23 percent increase in its passenger traffic for the month of November, 2012, while the corresponding increase for the month of October stood at 1.8 percent. its stock is trading at the Price Earnings ratio of 21.50. However, the stock is trading above its 20 days moving average price of $56.24 and 50 days moving average price of $56.18. The company also reported the substitution of credit agreements for its airports. Grupo Aeroportuario reported $353 million in revenue for the year ended on December 30, 2011. The company’s net income for the year stood at $106.371 million.
Copa Holdings (NYSE:CPA): The stock offers relatively modest dividend yield of 2.29 percent, however, it also appreciated 65 percent year to date. Copa Holdings offers cargo and airline passenger services. The company is based out of Panama and it was formed in 1947. It reported $1.83 billion in revenue for the year ended on December 30, 2011. Its net income for the financial year stood at $310 million. For its latest third quarter of the year, Copa Holdings reported its net income at $112. Its EPS for the quarter was at $2.52, up from $1.59 it had reported a year earlier. The company stock is currently trading at $99.10, up 0.90 percent from its previous close. The stock had opened at $98.04 and has traded in the range of $98.04 and $99.40 in the current trading session. Copa Holdings stock commands the Price Earnings ratio of 12.77 and is relatively cheaper than its peers. The stock is a good choice for investors looking for healthy dividend along with robust dividend growth rate. Copa Holdings’ dividend payout ratio stands at 29 percent and thus indicates that the stock may raise dividend in the near future.
