Annual cash dividends divided by annual earnings; or alternatively, dividends per share divided by earning per share is termed as: / MCQs / Q&A, Misc. MCQs / Q&A / By admin Annual cash dividends divided by annual earnings; or alternatively, dividends per share divided by earning per share is termed as: A. Earning per share ratio B. Proposed dividend ratio C. Dividend payout ratio (correct) D. Expected dividend ratio