In any case, opinion is mixed on how much of a boost the overall stock market would get even if dividend growth continues at double-digit levels. Mr. Einhorn of Goldman Sachs estimates the stock market will deliver a 12% to 15% total return from appreciation and dividends over the next 12 months -- vs. a ``cash rate of return'' of perhaps 7% or 8% if dividend growth is weak.
it will help the overall market all that much
But Mr. Boesel of T. Rowe Price, who also expects 12% growth in dividends next year, doesn't think it will help the overall market all that much.
In any case, opinion is mixed on how much of a boost the overall stock market would get even if dividend growth continues at double-digit levels. Mr. Einhorn of Goldman Sachs estimates the stock market will deliver a 12% to 15% total return from appreciation and dividends over the next 12 months -- vs. a ``cash rate of return'' of perhaps 7% or 8% if dividend growth is weak.</s>But Mr. Boesel of T. Rowe Price, who also expects 12% growth in dividends next year, doesn't think it will help the overall market all that much.</s>it will help the overall market all that much