Question

A stock listing contains the following information: P/E 17.5, closing price 33.10, dividend .80, YTD% chg 3.4, and net chg of -.50. Which of the following statements are correct given this information?
I. The stock price has increased by 3.4% during the current year.
II. The closing price on the previous trading day was $32.60.
III. The earnings per share are approximately $1.89.
IV. The current yield is 17.5%.
A. I and II only
B. I and III only
C. II and III only
D. III and IV only
E. I, III, and IV only

Answer 1

Answer:

B. I and III only

Explanation:

I. The stock price has increased by 3.4% during the current year.

YTD% chg 3.4% means share price change by the rate of 3.4%.

III. The earnings per share are approximately $1.89.  

P/E ratio = 17.5

Closing price = $33.10

EPS = $33.10 / 17.5

       = $1.89.

Therefore, The correct option is I and III only.