All else remaining equal, if the dividend payout ratio decreases, the value of a company's common stock would

A$)$

decrease because the company$$s dividend growth rate will decrease.

B$)$

increase because the company$$s risk premium will decrease.

C$)$

decrease because the company$$s return on equity $($ROE$)$ will decrease.

D$)$

increase because the company$$s dividend growth rate will increase.