Earnings and dividends drive stock prices in Nepalese insurance companies.
The study looked at how dividends, earnings, and stock prices are related in Nepalese insurance companies. They used data from 15 insurance companies over a 7-year period. The results showed that higher earnings per share and PE ratio led to higher stock prices and returns. A higher return on equity also meant higher stock prices and returns. Dividends per share and dividend payout ratio positively affected stock prices. However, a higher dividend payout ratio had a negative impact on stock returns. Additionally, a higher return on assets led to higher stock returns but lower market prices per share.