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Definition

Dividend payout ratio measures the percentage of the company’s earnings paid out as dividends.It is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio
= Dividend per share / Earnings per share
= Dividends / Net Income

Formula

Dividend Payout Ratio
= Dividend per share / Earnings per share
= Dividends / Net Income

Explanation

In dividends investing, Payout Ratio and Dividend Growth Rate are the two most important variables for consideration. A lower payout ratio may indicate that the company has more room to increase its dividends.

Related Terms

Net Income, Earnings per share, Dividend per share

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