Question

Pizza Inc. had earnings of $1.00, $1.25, and $4.00 per share and a dividend policy that resulted in annual dividends per share of $0.40, $0.50, and $1.60 for the past three years. The company anticipates maintaining the same dividend policy this year and also anticipates an increase in earnings to $6.00 per share this year. What dividend do you expect Pizza Inc. to pay in the next year?