Calculate a Firm's Required Rates of Return for Both of Its

question 96

Essay

Calculate a firm's required rates of return for both of its equity components: Its common stock sells for $50 per share and will pay a $6 dividend next year which is expected to grow at a constant 5% rate. Its preferred stock sells for $22.50 per share and pays $1.80 in dividends. What accounts for the difference in returns, given that these are both forms of equity?

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