Question

rancis Inc.'s stock has a required rate of return of 10.25%, and it sells for $87.50 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

Answer 1

$3.72

Step-by-step explanation:

Francis incorporation stock has a required rate of return of 10.25%

The stock is sold at $87.50 per share

The growth rate is 6% per year

Therefore, the expected dividend can be calculated as follows

= Po(rs-g)

= $87.50(10.25%-6%)

= $87.50×4.25

= $3.72

Hence the expected year end dividend is $3.72