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The expected return on Natter Corporation’s stock is 18%. The stock’s dividend is expected to grow at a constant rate of 14%, and it currently sells for $50 a share. Which of the following statements is CORRECT?
a. The stock price is expected to be $57 a share one year from now.
b. The current dividend per share is $4.00.
c.The stock’s dividend yield is 8%.
d.The stock’s dividend yield is 7%.
e.The stock price is expected to be $54 a share one year from now.
Compute the next year dividend, using the equation as shown below:
Dividend = Price*(Expected return – Growth rate)
= $50*(18% - 14%)
= $2
Hence, the dividend after 1 year will be $2.
Compute the stock price after 1 year, using the equation as shown below:
Stock price = {Current price*(1 + Expected return)} – Dividend
= {$50*(1 + 0.18)} - $2
= $59 – $2
= $57
Hence, the stock price after 1 year from now will be $57.