A Firm Increases Its Dividend Plowback Ratio

question 63

Multiple Choice

A firm increases its dividend plowback ratio. All else equal, you know that ________.

• A) earnings growth will increase and the stock's P/E will increase
• B) earnings growth will decrease and the stock's P/E will increase
• C) earnings growth will increase and the stock's P/E will decrease
• D) earnings growth will increase and the stock's P/E may or may not increase

Develop the ability to report and analyze financial data critically.

Apply theoretical knowledge of budgeting to practical business scenarios.

Understand the concept of budgeting in different business scenarios.

Calculate activity variances and identify them as favorable or unfavorable.

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