Expected Return a Company's Current Stock Price Is $84

question 67

Multiple Choice

Expected Return A company's current stock price is $84.50 and it is likely to pay a $3.50 dividend next year.Since analysts estimate the company will have a 10 percent growth rate,what is its expected return?

• A)4.14 percent
• B)4.26 percent
• C)10.00 percent
• D)14.14 percent

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