Answer:
The current stock price of Jersey Kids Corp in 2021 is expected to be $39.02.
Explanation:
The current stock price of Jersey Kids Corp in 2021 can be calculated using the formula for the dividend discount model as follows:
P2021 = D2022 / (r - g) ............................ (1)
Where,
P2021 = current stock price in 2021 = ?
D2020 = Annual dividends per share paid in 2020 = $3.00
D2021 = Annual dividends per share paid in 2021 = D2020 * (1 + g) = $3 * (1 + 0.02) = $3.06
D2022 = Annual dividends per share paid in 2022 = D2021 * (1 + g) = $3.06 * (1 + 0.02) = $3.1212
r = required return = 10%. or 0.10
g = growth rate = 2% = 0.02
Substituting the values into equation (2), we have:
P2021 = $3.1212 / (0.10 - 0.02)
P2021 = $3.1212 / 0.08
P2021 = $39.02
Therefore, the current stock price of Jersey Kids Corp in 2021 is expected to be $39.02.
