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Basic Question 5 of 12

What would Jackie pay for a stock that is expected to pay a $1.50 dividend in one year if the expected dividend growth rate is 3% and she requires a 16% return on her investment? Jackie would pay:

A. $13.14
B. $12.43
C. $11.54

User Contributed Comments 10

User Comment
Rajain Why C 1.5/(0.16-0.03) = 11.5384
cfahanoi Expected devidend = D1 => V = 1.5/(.16-.03) = 11.54
rfvo Remember expected dividend, so no need to multiply growth. Current dividend multiply by growth rate.
fmhp Thank you rfvo: good hint!
moneyguy tricky one.
Jamberto wouldn't it be: (D*1+G)/(R-G) = (1.50*1.03)/(.16-.03) = 11.88 ???
jonan203 jamberto:

no, 1.5 is the future dividend that has NOT been paid, which implies that the previous dividend was 1.45.

[1.45(1.03)] / (.16 - .03) = 11.54
tochiejehu D1 =Expected dividend=1.50 and apply d constant growth model
Inaganti6 hahaha this is tricky ?
MathLoser No, it is not.
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Learning Outcome Statements

calculate the value of a common stock using the Gordon growth model and explain the model's underlying assumptions;

calculate the value of non-callable fixed-rate perpetual preferred stock;

calculate and interpret the implied growth rate of dividends using the Gordon growth model and current stock price;

describe strengths and limitations of the Gordon growth model and justify its selection to value a company's common shares;

CFA® 2025 Level II Curriculum, Volume 3, Module 21.