The market price for Microsoft Corporation closed at $30.48 and $27.91 on December 31, Year 1, and

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The market price for Microsoft Corporation closed at $30.48 and $27.91 on December 31, Year 1, and Year 2, respectively. The dividends per share were $0.52 for Year 1 and $0.52 for Year 2.
a. Determine the dividend yield for Microsoft on December 31, Year 1, and Year 2. (Round percentages to two decimal places.)
b. Interpret these measures.

Corporation
A Corporation is a legal form of business that is separate from its owner. In other words, a corporation is a business or organization formed by a group of people, and its right and liabilities separate from those of the individuals involved. It may...
Dividend
A dividend is a distribution of a portion of company’s earnings, decided and managed by the company’s board of directors, and paid to the shareholders. Dividends are given on the shares. It is a token reward paid to the shareholders for their...
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Corporate Financial Accounting

ISBN: 978-1133952411

12th edition

Authors: Carl S. Warren, James M. Reeve, Jonathan E. Duchac

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