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3. The expected dividend next year is $1.30 and
dividends are expected to grow at 5% forever. What is the value of
this promised dividend stream if the discount rate is
a) 8%
b) 5%
c) 3%
Situation-1 | Situation-2 | Situation-3 | |
Required discount rate | 8% | 5% | 3% |
Next dividend | $ 1.30 | $ 1.30 | $ 1.30 |
Growth rate | 5% | 5% | 5% |
Share price | Next dividend/(Cost - Growth) | ||
Share price | =1.3/(8%-5%) | =1.3/(5%-5%) | =1.3/(3%-5%) |
Share price | $ 43.33 | #DIV/0! | $ (65.00) |
Share price | $ 43.33 | Can not be calculated | Can not be calculated |