{"id":52664,"date":"2024-04-15T23:42:38","date_gmt":"2024-04-15T23:42:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/?p=52664"},"modified":"2024-04-15T23:42:38","modified_gmt":"2024-04-15T23:42:38","slug":"growth-in-earnings-per-share-is-primarily-resultant-of-growth-in","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/growth-in-earnings-per-share-is-primarily-resultant-of-growth-in\/","title":{"rendered":"Growth in earnings per share is primarily resultant of growth in"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[amp_mcq option1=&#8221;dividends&#8221; option2=&#8221;asset value&#8221; option3=&#8221;fundamental value&#8221; option4=&#8221;yearly value&#8221; correct=&#8221;option1&#8243;]<!--more--><\/p>\n<p>The correct answer is A. dividends.<\/p>\n<p>Earnings per share (EPS) is a measure of a company&#8217;s profitability. It is calculated by dividing a company&#8217;s net income by the number of shares outstanding. EPS is often used to compare the profitability of different companies.<\/p>\n<p>There are two main ways to increase EPS: increase net income or decrease the number of shares outstanding. Increasing net income can be done by increasing revenue or decreasing expenses. Decreasing the number of shares outstanding can be done by buying back shares or issuing fewer new shares.<\/p>\n<p>Dividends are a portion of a company&#8217;s earnings that is paid to shareholders. Dividends are typically paid out quarterly, and the amount of the dividend is usually determined by the company&#8217;s board of directors.<\/p>\n<p>Dividends are a way for companies to return money to shareholders. They can also be a sign of a company&#8217;s financial health. Companies that are profitable and have a strong cash flow are more likely to pay dividends.<\/p>\n<p>Dividends can be a good way to generate income from your investments. However, it is important to remember that dividends are not guaranteed. Companies can cut or eliminate dividends at any time.<\/p>\n<p>B. asset value is not a factor that affects EPS. Asset value is the total value of a company&#8217;s assets. It is calculated by adding up the value of all of the company&#8217;s assets, such as cash, inventory, and property. Asset value is not directly related to EPS.<\/p>\n<p>C. fundamental value is a measure of a company&#8217;s intrinsic value. It is calculated by using a variety of factors, such as the company&#8217;s earnings, assets, and debt. Fundamental value is not directly related to EPS.<\/p>\n<p>D. yearly value is not a factor that affects EPS. Yearly value is the total value of a company&#8217;s stock over the course of a year. It is calculated by multiplying the number of shares outstanding by the average price of the stock over the year. 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