Francis Inc.'s stock has a required rate of return of 10.25%, and it sells for $57.50 per share. The dividend is expected to grow at a constant rate of 6.00% per year. What is the expected year-end dividend, D1? a. $2.20 b. $2.44 c. $2.69 d. $2.96 e. $3.25 quilzet

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Nadia Houston

22 June, 04:14

Francis Inc.'s stock has a required rate of return of 10.25%, and it sells for $57.50 per share. The dividend is expected to grow at a constant rate of 6.00% per year. What is the expected year-end dividend, D1? a. $2.20 b. $2.44 c. $2.69 d. $2.96 e. $3.25 quilzet

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Jenny Jarvis · Answer 1

Answer: ke = D1/Po + g

0.1025 = D1/57.50 + 0.06

0.1025-0.06 = D1/57.50

0.0425 = D1/57.50

D1 = 0.0425 x 57.50

D1 = $2.444

Explanation: Cost of equity is equal to dividend in 1 year's time divided by the current market price plus the growth rate. Other variables were provided in the question except the dividend at the end of the year (D1).

Thus, D1 becomes the subject of the formula. The appropriate cost of equity is $2.44. The correct answer is B.