Asked by Jalon Lipford on May 22, 2024

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Transportation stocks currently provide an expected rate of return of 15%. TTT, a large transportation company, will pay a year-end dividend of $3 per share. If the stock is selling at $60 per share, what must be the market's expectation of the constant-growth rate of TTT dividends?

A) 5%
B) 10%
C) 20%
D) none of these options

Expected Rate

The anticipated return on an investment over a specific period, often based on historical data and analysis of market conditions.

Constant-Growth Rate

A growth rate applied continuously and at a constant percentage, often used in the dividend discount model to value stocks.

Dividends

Profits given by a corporation to its shareholders as a distribution.

  • Analyze the role of market expectations in stock valuation, including expected growth rates.
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kelly JohnsonMay 27, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
k = D1/P0 + g
0.15 = 3/60 + g
g = 0.10