Question

Synovec Co. is growing quickly. Dividends are expected to grow at a rate of 22 percent for the next three years, with the growth rate falling off to a constant 5 percent thereafter. If the required return is 12 percent, and the company just paid a dividend of $2.35, what is the current share price

Answer 1

Answer:

53.98

Explanation:

current share price is the present value of dividends

Year 1 = 2.35 x 1.22 = 2.867

Year 2 = 2.867 x 1.22 = 3.50

Year 3 = 3.50 x 1.22 = 4.27

+ 4.27 x 1.05 / (0.12 - 0.05) = 64

I - 12%

PV = 53.98

To find the PV using a financial calculator:

1. Input the cash flow values by pressing the CF button. After inputting the value, press enter and the arrow facing a downward direction.

2. after inputting all the cash flows, press the NPV button, input the value for I, press enter and the arrow facing a downward direction.  

3. Press compute