Business, Management and Accounting
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Quarterly dividends now more predictable, impacting market expectations and smoothing dividends.

Journal of Corporate Finance
Do what you did four quarters ago: Trends and implications of quarterly dividends
Christian Andrés, Ulrich Hofbaur

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Quarterly dividends are becoming more predictable, with many firms increasing dividends every four quarters. Factors like valuation, earnings stability, and size influence this trend. Market expectations are influenced by this pattern, leading to less informative dividends and more consistent payouts over time.