An Issue of Preferred Stock Is Paying an Annual Dividend

question 35

Multiple Choice

An issue of preferred stock is paying an annual dividend of $5. The growth rate for the firm's common stock is 12%. What is the preferred stock price if the required rate of return is 10%?

• A) $50.00
• B) $41.67
• C) $22.73
• D) none of the other answers are correct

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