Computation of share price
1. Angelina's made two announcements concerning its common stock today. First, the company announced that its next annual dividend has been set at $2.16 a share. Secondly, the company announced that all future dividends will increase by 4% annually. What is the maximum amount you should pay to purchase a share of Angelina's stock if your goal is to earn a 10% rate of return?
a. $21.60
b. $22.46
c. $27.44
d. $34.62
e. $36.00
2. Lee Hong Imports paid a $1.00 per share annual dividend last week. Dividends are expected to increase by 5% annually. What is one share of this stock worth to you today if the appropriate discount rate is 14%?
a. $7.14
b. $7.50
c. $11.11
d. $11.67
e. $12.25