Suppose a Firm That Has Been Earning $2 and Paying

question 33

True/False

Suppose a firm that has been earning $2 and paying a dividend of $1.00,or a 50% dividend payout,announces that it is increasing the dividend to $1.50.The stock price then jumps from $20 to $30.Some people would argue that this is proof that investors prefer dividends to retained earnings.Miller and Modigliani would agree with this argument.

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