how do you solve for dividends per share?

Question

given the information that there is common stock, stated value $1 per share. with 5000 shares authorized, shares outstanding of 1305.90 thanks so much:)

Answer 1

dividends is what the company pays out to shareholders, and what they pay is based on their earnings for the year. It has nothing to do with stated value, shares authorized or # of shares outstanding. What they do pay for the dividend will be only issued to the shares that are outstanding.