Forral Company has never paid a dividend. But the company plans to start paying dividends in two years—that is, at the end of Year 2. The first dividend is expected to equal $2 per share. The second dividend and every dividend thereafter are expected to grow at a 5 percent rate. If investors require a 10 percent rate of return to purchase Forral's common stock, what should be the market value of its stock today? Do not round intermediate calculations. Round your answer to the nearest cent. $ _______

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Forral Company has never paid a dividend. But the company plans to start paying dividends in two years—that is, at the end of Year 2. The first dividend is expected to equal $2 per share. The second dividend and every dividend thereafter are expected to grow at a 5 percent rate. If investors require a 10 percent rate of return to purchase Forral's common stock, what should be the market value of its stock today? Do not round intermediate calculations. Round your answer to the nearest cent.

$  _______

Forral Company has never paid a dividend. But the company plans to start paying dividends in two years-that is, at the end of Year 2. The first dividend
is expected to equal $2 per share. The second dividend and every dividend thereafter are expected to grow at a 5 percent rate. If investors require a 10
percent rate of return to purchase Forral's common stock, what should be the market value of its stock today? Do not round intermediate calculations.
Round your answer to the nearest cent.
Transcribed Image Text:Forral Company has never paid a dividend. But the company plans to start paying dividends in two years-that is, at the end of Year 2. The first dividend is expected to equal $2 per share. The second dividend and every dividend thereafter are expected to grow at a 5 percent rate. If investors require a 10 percent rate of return to purchase Forral's common stock, what should be the market value of its stock today? Do not round intermediate calculations. Round your answer to the nearest cent.
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