Trailing 4Q cash dividends as a ratio of reported earnings are at very low levels.

The 80 year average is 56% versus the current ratio of 30% for S&P 500 companies.

As of 31 Mar 07, S&P 500 dividends per share were $25.49 versus the GAAP reported earnings per share of $84.72, according to Ned Davis Research.

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