Which of the Following Is the Formula for Computing the Dividend

question 31

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the formula for computing the dividend yield?

• A)(Net income - preferred dividends)/ number of shares of outstanding common stock
• B)Market price per share of common stock / earnings per share
• C)Total stockholders' equity / number of shares of outstanding common stock
• D)Annual dividend per share of common stock / market price per share of common stock

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