Braxton's Cleaning Company stock is selling for $34.75 per share based on a required returmn of 10.4 percent. What is the the next annual dividend if the growth rate in dividends is expected to be 3.9 percent indefinitely?

Answer :

Answer:  Po = D1/Ke + g

               $34.75 = D1/0.104 + 0.039

   $34.75 -0.039 = D1/0.104

                $34.711 = D1/0.104

                        D1  = 34.711 x 0.104

                        D1 = $3.61

Explanation: In this question. there is need to apply the formula for determining the current market price of a common stock. The current market price of a common stock is a function of next dividend capitalised at the appropriate cost of equity plus growth rate. in addition, we need to make the next dividend the subject of the formula.

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