Newville Corporation reported net income of $50,000 in 2015. They have 10,000 shares of $100 par, 6% preferred stock and 50,000 shares of $2 common stock outstanding. During 2012 Newville paid the preferred stockholder's a $6 per share dividend and also paid $30,000 to common shareholders. The market value of Newville's stock is: Preferred - $105 and Common - $10.
(1) Calculate Newville's dividend yield.
(2) Why does the dividend yield vary widely across firms?

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The Answer of Newville Corporation reported net income of $50,000 in 2015. They have 10,000 shares of $100 par, 6% preferred stock and 50,000 shares of $2 common stock outstanding. During 2012 Newville paid the preferred stockholder's a $6 per share dividend and also paid $30,000 to common shareholders. The market value of Newville's stock is: Preferred - $105 and Common - $10.
(1) Calculate Newville's dividend yield.
(2) Why does the dividend yield vary widely across firms?

Newville Corporation Reported Net Income of $50,000 in 2015