Question

3. Suppose you are thinking of purchasing the Moore Co.’s common stock today. If you expect Moore to pay $3.1, $3.38, $3.70, $4.02, and $4.38 dividends at the end of year one, two, three, four, and five respectively and you believe that you can sell the stock for $95 at the end of year five. If you required return on this investment is 11%, how much will you be willing to pay for the stock today?

Answer 1

Answer:

$69.87

Explanation:

The price i would be willing to pay for the stock can be determined by finding the present value of the dividend payments

Present value is the sum of discounted cash flows

Present value can be calculated using a financial calculator

Cash flow in year 1 = 3.1

Cash flow in year 2 = 3.38

Cash flow in year 3 = 3.70

Cash flow in year 4 = 4.02

Cash flow in year 5 = 4.38 + 95 = 99.38

I = 11%

Present value = $69.87

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.