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

Below are interesting large-cap stocks on the NYSE with the best return on equity.

Western Union Co (NYSE: WU) has the return on equity of 728.48 and the market capitalization of $13.61 billion. Credit Suisse upgraded WU from “neutral” to “outperform.”

Lorillard Inc (NYSE: LO) has the return on equity of 174.32 and the market capitalization of $12.72 billion. LO shares have risen by 30.48% over the past 52 weeks, as compared to a 37.59% rise in the S&P500 index.

Yum! Brands Inc (NYSE: YUM) has the return on equity of 167.03 and the market capitalization of $16.8 billion. RBC Capital Markets upgraded YUM from “sector perform” to “outperform.”

Altria Group Inc (NYSE: MO) has the return on equity of 80 and the market capitalization of $39.99 billion. MO shares have risen by 16.97% over the past 52 weeks, as compared to a 37.59% rise in the S&P500 index.

Colgate-Palmolive Co (NYSE: CL) has the return on equity of 79.60 and the market capitalization of $42.69 billion. BMO Capital Markets upgraded CL from “market perform” to “outperform.”