The amount of a cash dividend expressed as a percentage of earnings per share is referred to as the dividend:

A) Yield.
B) Per share.
C) Quote.
D) Target.
E) Payout.

Dividend Payout

The part of profits paid out to shareholders as dividends.

Earnings Per Share

The portion of a company's profit allocated to each outstanding share of common stock, indicating the company's profitability on a per-share basis.