Question

Stockholders of Dogs R Us Pet Supply expect a 12% rate of return on their stock. Management has consistently been generating an ROE of 15% over the last 5 years but now believes that ROE will be 12% for the next 5 years. Given this, the firm's optimal dividend payout ratio is now ______.

Answer 1

Answer:

100%

Explanation:

Stockholders of Dog's R Us Pet Supply expect a 12% rate of return on their stock. Management  has consistently been generating a ROE of 15% over the last 5 years but now believes that ROE  will be 12% for the next five years. Given this the firm's optimal dividend payout ratio is now  100%