IMPACT OF COMPANY DIVIDEND POLICY ON STOCK PRICE VOLATILITY IN FOOD AND BEVERAGE INDUSTRY IN MALAYSIA

Raul, Stephen Hardin and Norlina, Kadri (2023) IMPACT OF COMPANY DIVIDEND POLICY ON STOCK PRICE VOLATILITY IN FOOD AND BEVERAGE INDUSTRY IN MALAYSIA. UNIMAS REVIEW OF ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE, 7 (1). pp. 127-140. ISSN 2590-3543

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Abstract

Investor expectations are greatly shaped by a company's dividend policy, which also has an impact on stock price volatility. This study attempts to investigate how corporate dividend policies affect stock price volatility in Malaysia's food and beverage sector. This research aims to provide light on the dynamics of dividend decisions and their impacts on market behavior by examining the relationship between dividend policy and stock price volatility. Utilizing secondary data gathered from publically accessible sources, including financial statements and stock market data, the study uses a quantitative research design. For the analysis, a sample of 30 food and beverage companies that are listed on the Bursa Malaysia stock exchange is chosen and 16-years period (2005-2020) been analyzed. To allow for a comparison examination, the sample contains both dividend-paying and non-dividend-paying enterprises. Regression analysis and descriptive analysis are two statistical methods that are used to analyze the link between dividend policy and stock price volatility. The results show that food and beverage stock price volatility is most significantly impacted by dividend yield and payout. The findings shall improve knowledge of the relevance of dividend policy choices and their possible impacts on stock market dynamics among investors, policymakers, and market players.

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