Maynard Steel plans to pay a dividend of $3.15 this year. The company has an expected earnings growth rate of 3.5% per year and an equity cost of capital of 9.5%. Assuming that​ Maynard's dividend payout rate and expected growth rate remain​constant, and that the firm does not issue or repurchase​ shares, estimate​ Maynard's share price. Suppose Maynard decides to pay a dividend of$1.09 this year and use the remaining $2.06 per share to repurchase shares. If​ Maynard's total payout rate remains​ constant, estimate​ Maynard's share price.

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Maynard Steel plans to pay a dividend of $3.15 this year. The company has an expected earnings growth rate of 3.5% per year and an equity cost of capital of 9.5%.

  1. Assuming that​ Maynard's dividend payout rate and expected growth rate remain​constant, and that the firm does not issue or repurchase​ shares, estimate​ Maynard's share price.
  2. Suppose Maynard decides to pay a dividend of$1.09 this year and use the remaining $2.06 per share to repurchase shares. If​ Maynard's total payout rate remains​ constant, estimate​ Maynard's share price.
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