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Calculation of gL and EPS
Spencer Supplies' stock is currently selling for $60 a share. The firm is expected to earn $5.40 per share this year and to pay a year-end dividend of $1.80.
- If investors require a 9% return, what rate of growth must be expected for Spencer? Round your answer to the nearest whole number.
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- If Spencer reinvests earnings in projects with average returns equal to the stock's expected
rate of return , then what will be next year's EPS? (Hint: gL =ROE × Retention ratio.) Do not round intermediate calculations. Round your answer to the nearest cent.$
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