Helluva Stock Currently Pays a Dividend of $1

question 96

Multiple Choice

Helluva stock currently pays a dividend of $1.20 per share.Dividends are expected to increase at the rate of $0.10 per share for the next eight years.Determine the current value of Helluva common stock to an investor who expects to be able to sell the stock for $28 after 5 years.Assume that the investor requires a 12 percent rate of return on the security.

• A)$66
• B)$28
• C)$21.20
• D)$15.88

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