Laurel Enterprises expects earnings next year of $4.43 per share and has a 50% retention rate, which it plans to keep constant. Its equity cost of capital is 9%, which is also its expected return on new investment. Its earnings are expected to grow forever at a rate of 4.5% per year. If its next dividend is due in one year, what do you estimate the firm's current stock price to be? The current stock price will be $ (Round to the nearest cent.)

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Laurel Enterprises expects earnings next year of $4.43 per share and
has a 50% retention rate, which it plans to keep constant. Its equity cost
of capital is 9%, which is also its expected return on new investment. Its
earnings are expected to grow forever at a rate of 4.5% per year. If its
next dividend is due in one year, what do you estimate the firm's current
stock price to be?
The current stock price will be $
(Round to the nearest cent.)
Transcribed Image Text:Laurel Enterprises expects earnings next year of $4.43 per share and has a 50% retention rate, which it plans to keep constant. Its equity cost of capital is 9%, which is also its expected return on new investment. Its earnings are expected to grow forever at a rate of 4.5% per year. If its next dividend is due in one year, what do you estimate the firm's current stock price to be? The current stock price will be $ (Round to the nearest cent.)
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