Question

Branford has one share of stock and one bond. The total value of the two securities is $1,200. The bond has a YTM of 10.2%, a coupon rate of 9.2%, and a face value of $1,000; pays semi-annual coupons with the next one expected in 6 months; and matures in 8 years. The stock pays annual dividends and the next dividend is expected to be $24.87 and paid in one year. The expected return for the stock is 15.2%. What is the price of the stock expected to be in 1 year?

Answer 1

The price of the stock is expected to be $188.16 in 1 year.

Step-by-step explanation:

This can be determined as follows:

Current price of the stock = Expected next dividend / Expected return = $24.87 / 15.2% = $163.62

Expected stock price in 1 year = Current price of the stock * (100% + Expected return)^Number of year = $163.62 * (100% + 15.2%)^1 = $188.16

Therefore, the price of the stock is expected to be $188.16 in 1 year.