Here are data on two stocks, both of which have discount rates (required return on equity) of 14%. Dividends are expected amounts for the coming year.     Stock A Stock B Return on equity (ROE)   14 %   12 % Earnings per share $ 2.80   $ 2.00   Dividends per share $ 1.40   $ 1.40       a. What are the dividend payout ratios for each firm? (Enter your answers as a percent rounded to 2 decimal places.)         b. What are the expected dividend growth rates for each stock? (Do not round intermediate calculations. Enter your answers as a percent rounded to 2 decimal places.)       c. What is the proper stock price for each firm? (Do not round intermediate calculations. Round your answers to 2 decimal places.)              Prev Question 4 of 8 Total4 of 8

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Here are data on two stocks, both of which have discount rates (required return on equity) of 14%. Dividends are expected amounts for the coming year.

 

  Stock A Stock B
Return on equity (ROE)   14 %   12 %
Earnings per share $ 2.80   $ 2.00  
Dividends per share $ 1.40   $ 1.40  
 

 

a. What are the dividend payout ratios for each firm? (Enter your answers as a percent rounded to 2 decimal places.)

 

 

 

 

b. What are the expected dividend growth rates for each stock? (Do not round intermediate calculations. Enter your answers as a percent rounded to 2 decimal places.)

 

 

 

c. What is the proper stock price for each firm? (Do not round intermediate calculations. Round your answers to 2 decimal places.)

 

 
 
 
 
 
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