Answer:
option 14.92%
Explanation:
Data provided in the question;
Expected annual dividend to be paid = $0.65
Expected growth rate = 9.50%
Walter’s stock currently trades = $12.00 per share
Now,
Expected rate of return = + Growth rate
or
Expected rate of return = + 9.50%
or
Expected rate of return = ( 0.054167 × 100% ) + 9.50%
or
Expected rate of return = 5.4167% + 9.50%
or
Expected rate of return = 14.9167 ≈ 14.92%
Hence, the correct answer is option 14.92%