Compute the Value of a Share of Common Stock of Lexi's

question 27

Essay

Compute the value of a share of common stock of Lexi's Cookie Company whose most recent dividend was $2.50 and is expected to grow at 3 percent per year for the next 5 years, after which the dividend growth rate will increase to 6 percent per year indefinitely. Assume 10 percent required rate of return.

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