Suppose a Firm's Expected Dividends for the Next Three Years

question 73

Multiple Choice

Suppose a firm's expected dividends for the next three years are as follows: D₁ = $1.10, D₂ = $1.20, and D₃ = $1.30. After three years, the firm's dividends are expected to grow at 5 percent per year. What should the current price of the firm's stock (P₀) be today if investors require a rate of return of 12 percent on the stock? (Do not round intermediate calculations. Round off final answer to the nearest $0.01)

• A) $61.30
• B) $10.10
• C) $16.74
• D) $24.12

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