Analyzing the dividend polices of Gamestop.
Please review Gamestop's dividends over the past three years. Then, answer the following questions in Word (except for the Excel portion specifically noted):
Problem 1. What has occurred with Gamestop's dividend payout, dividend yield, and dividend per share over the past three years? Do you have any explanations for what has occurred?
Problem 2. How does Gamestop's dividend payout, dividend yield, and dividend per share compare to other companies in its industry? Has the company's dividend strategy been similar to other companies in its industry?
Problem 3. You are now to use Excel and plot Gamestop's earnings and dividends over the past three years. Do you notice any patterns?
Problem 4. What is your estimate for Gamestop's dividend per share next year? Please justify why you made that decision.
Problem 5. Now locate a company that has reduced or eliminated its common stock cash dividend over the past year. Why did the company reduce or eliminate its dividend? What has happened to the company's stock price over the year?