5 Large Cap Stocks with Highest ROE (WU, LO, YUM, MO, CL)

Below are interesting large cap stocks on the NASDAQ and NYSE with the highest return over equity (ROE).

Western Union Co (NYSE: WU) has a return over equity of 728.47 and the market capitalization of $12.94 billion. Credit Suisse upgraded WU from “neutral” to “outperform.”

Lorillard Inc (NYSE: LO) has a return over equity of 728.47 and the market capitalization of $12.94 billion. LO shares are trading at a price significantly lower than their 52-week high of $81.76.

Yum! Brands Inc (NYSE: YUM) has a return over equity of 728.47 and the market capitalization of $12.94 billion. RBC Capital Markets upgraded YUM from “sector perform” to “outperform.”

Altria Group Inc (NYSE: MO) has a return over equity of 728.47 and the market capitalization of $12.94 billion. MO posted its earnings for the September quarter ahead of the estimates.

Colgate-Palmolive Co (NYSE: CL) has a return over equity of 728.47 and the market capitalization of $12.94 billion. BMO Capital Markets upgraded CL “market perform” “outperform.”