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housernebraska
Jul 7, 2008, 07:15 PM
I was given an annual report and asked to comment on any visible trends in dividends paid and dividend payout ratio. I know the dividend payout ratio is dividends per common share / diluted earnings per share. The diluted earnings per share are stated on the income statement, but where do I find the dividends per common share?
morgaine300
Jul 8, 2008, 12:23 AM
Well.... unfortunately statements for real companies are not necessarily exactly alike.

What's the company?