The Common Stock of Eddie's Engines,Inc

question 29

Multiple Choice

The common stock of Eddie's Engines,Inc. sells for $25.71 a share. The stock is expected to pay $1.80 per share next month when the annual dividend is distributed. Eddie's has established a pattern of increasing its dividends by 4% annually and expects to continue doing so. What is the market rate of return on this stock?

• A) 7%
• B) 9%
• C) 11%
• D) 13%
• E) 15%

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