Question

Stocks A and B have the following data. Assuming the stock market is efficient and the stocks are in equilibrium, which of the following statements is correct?
A B
Price $25 $40
Expected growth 7% 9%
Expected return 10% 12%
A) The two stocks should have the same expected dividend
B) The two stocks could not be in equilibrium with the numbers given in the question
C) A's expected dividend is $0.50
D) B's expected dividend is $0.75
E) A's expected dividend is $0.75 and B's expected dividend is $1.20

Answer 1

Answer: E) A's expected dividend is $0.75 and B's expected dividend is $1.20

Explanation:

Using the Gordon growth model, you can calculate the expected dividend. The formula is:

Price = Expected dividend/ (expected return - expected growth)

Stock A expected dividend

25 = D/ (10% - 7%)

D = 25 * 3%

= $0.75

Stock B expected divided

40 = D / (12% - 9%)

D = 40 * 3%

= $1.20

Option A, C and B are therefore wrong.

Option E is correct.