Which of the Following Statements Is FALSE About Dividend Payout

question 25

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is FALSE about dividend payout and growth?

• A) A common approximation is to assume that in the long run, dividends will grow at a constant rate.
• B) The dividend each year is the firm's earnings per share (EPS) multiplied by its dividend payout rate.
• C) There is a tremendous amount of uncertainty associated with any forecast of a firm's future dividends.
• D) During periods of high growth, it is not unusual for firms to pay out 100% of their earnings to shareholders in the form of dividends.

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