Question

Orwell building supplies' last dividend was $1.75. Its dividend growth rate is expected to be constant at 34.00% for 2 years, after which dividends are expected to grow at a rate of 6% forever. Its required return (rs) is 12%. What is the best estimate of the current stock price? Select the correct answer. a. $49.93 b. $49.39 c. $48.85 d. $47.77 e. $48.31

Answer 1

Price of the stock today = $48.85 and option c is the correct answer.

Step-by-step explanation:

The current price of the stock can be computed using the two stage dividend growth model of the DDM approach. The DDM or dividend discount model values a stock based on the present value of the expected future dividends from the stock.

The formula for the price of the stock today using the two stage growth model is attached.

Price of the stock today = 1.75 * (1+0.34) / (1+0.12) + 1.75 * (1+0.34)^2 / (1+0.12)^2 + [ (1.75 * (1+0.34)^2 * (1+0.06)) / (0.12 - 0.06) ] / (1+0.12)^2

Price of the stock today = $48.85