The current dividend yield on Chrysler’s common stock is 2.8 percent. The company just paid a $1.48 annual dividend and announced plans to pay $1.54 next year. The dividend growth rate is expected to remain constant at the current level. What is the required rate of return on this stock?
Grwoth Rate = D1 - D0 / D0
= 1.54 - 1.48 / 1.48
= 4.05%
Current yield = Current Divided / Current Price
0.028 = 1.48 / Current Price
Current Price = 52.86
Value of Stock =
52.86 = 1.54 / Rate of Return - 0.0405
52.86 * Rate of Return - 52.86 * 0.0405 = 1.54
Rate of Return = 1.54 + 2.14083 / 52.86
Rate of Return = 6.96%
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