The Sisyphean Company's common stock is currently trading at $26.75 per share. The stock is expected to pay a $2.8 dividend at the end of the year and the Sisyphean Company's equity cost of capital is 12%. If the dividend payout rate is expected to remain constant, then the expected growth rate in the Sisyphean Company's earnings is closest to: A. 2.3% B. 1.53% C. 0.77% D. 3.06%