A Share of Common Stock Has Just Paid a Dividend

question 24

Multiple Choice

A share of common stock has just paid a dividend of $2.00. If the expected long-run growth rate for this stock is 15 percent, and if investors require a 19 percent rate of return, what is the price of the stock?

• A) $57.50
• B) $62.25
• C) $71.86
• D) $64.00
• E) $44.92

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Definitions:

Impairment Loss

The amount by which the carrying amount of an asset exceeds its recoverable amount, leading to a decrease in the asset's value on the balance sheet.

Consolidated Net Income

The total net income of a parent company and its subsidiaries, after intercompany transactions have been eliminated, as presented in the consolidated financial statements.

Statement of Comprehensive Income

A financial statement that presents a company's total income and expenses, including items that have not been realized, providing a complete picture of its overall financial performance.

Goodwill Impairment

A charge that occurs when the market value of goodwill, an intangible asset, drops below its recorded value on the balance sheet, indicating diminished business value.