Investors in IBM common stock expect the firm to pay a dividend next year of $1.79 per share. Investors also expect these dividends to grow at a rate of 6% per year. The price of IBM common stock is currently $76 per share. Based on this information, IBM's current cost of common equity capital is closest to which of the following?

Investors in IBM common stock expect the firm to pay a dividend next year of $1.79 per share. Investors also expect these dividends to grow at a rate of 6% per year. The price of IBM common stock is currently $76 per share. Based on this information, IBM's current cost of common equity capital is closest to which of the following?

Intermediate Financial Management (MindTap Course List)

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Author:Eugene F. Brigham, Phillip R. Daves

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Chapter11: Determining The Cost Of Capital

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