The Last Dividend Paid by Wilden Corporation Was $1

question 4

Multiple Choice

The last dividend paid by Wilden Corporation was $1.55.The dividend growth rate is expected to be constant at 1.5% for 2 years, after which dividends are expected to grow at a rate of 8.0% forever.The firm's required return (r_s) is 12.0%.What is the best estimate of the current stock price?

• A) $37.05
• B) $38.16
• C) $39.30
• D) $40.48
• E) $41.70

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