Glossary

DPS growth

How much the Dividend per share (DPS) has grown when measured against the previous period. DPS growth (%)= 100 * ((This years DPS - Previous DPS) / Previous DPS). Growth in dividends is usually a signal that management has confidence in the company's continued earnings power. Dividend growth - especially growth that has been steady from year to year - s a good sign for those investing for income.
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