A Fast Growing Firm Recently Paid a Dividend of $0

question 1

Multiple Choice

A fast growing firm recently paid a dividend of $0.50 per share. The dividend is expected to increase at a 25 percent rate for the next 3 years. Afterwards, a more stable 12 percent growth rate can be assumed. If a 15 percent discount rate is appropriate for this stock, what is its value?

• A) $5.00
• B) $22.62
• C) $25.75
• D) $36.46

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