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Problem 6-1 Stock Values The Herjavec Co. just paid a dividend of $1.70 per shar

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Problem 6-1 Stock Values

The Herjavec Co. just paid a dividend of $1.70 per share on its stock. The dividends are expected to grow at a constant rate of 5 percent per year indefinitely. Investors require a return of 15 percent on the company's stock.

What is the current stock price? (Do not round intermediate calculations and round your answer to 2 decimal places, e.g., 32.16.)

Current price           $  

What will the stock price be in three years? (Do not round intermediate calculations and round your answer to 2 decimal places, e.g., 32.16.)

Stock price           $  

What will the stock price be in twenty years? (Do not round intermediate calculations and round your answer to 2 decimal places, e.g., 32.16.)

Stock price           $

Explanation / Answer

D0 = 1.7

P0 = D1/ (Required Rate - Growth Rate)

P0 = 1.7 * 1.05/ (15% - 5%)

P0 = 17.85

P3 = D4/ (Required Rate - Growth Rate)

P3 = 1.7 * 1.054/ (15% - 5%)

P3 = 20.66

P20 = D21/ (Required Rate - Growth Rate)

P20 = 1.7 * 1.0520/ (15% - 5%)

P20 = 45.11