The Earnings of Foggy Futures Weather Forecasting Company Are Expected

question 4

Multiple Choice

The earnings of Foggy Futures Weather Forecasting Company are expected to grow at an annual rate of 14% over the next 5 years and then slow to a constant rate of 10% per year. Foggy currently pays a dividend of $0.36 per share. What is the value of Foggy's stock to an investor who requires a 16% rate of return?

• A) $7.97
• B) $7.76
• C) $14.42
• D) $11.11

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