Question

The expected return on Natter Corporation's stock is 14%. The stock's dividend is expected to grow at a constant rate of 8%, and it currently sells for $50 a share. Which of the following statements is CORRECT?

a. The stock's dividend yield is 7%.
b. The stock's dividend yield is 8%.
c. The current dividend per share is $4.00.
d. The stock price is expected to be $54 a share one year from now.
e. The stock price is expected to be $57 a share one year from now.

Answer 1

d. The stock price is expected to be $54 a share one year from now.

Step-by-step explanation:

Using dividend discount model(DDM), find next year's dividend;

P0 = D1/ (r-g)

50 = D1/(0.14-0.08)

50 = D1/ 0.06

Multiply both sides by 0.06 to solve for D1;

50 *0.06 = D1

3 = D1

Next, year's dividend is $3

Dividend yield = D1/P0;

= 3/ 50 = 0.06 or 6% hence choices A& B are incorrect.

Next year's price; P1 = P0(1+g)

P1 = 50(1.08) = $54 hence choice D is correct