North Point Industries is expected to pay $2.50 per share as its next annual dividend. The company has a policy of increasing its dividend by 9.5% annually. Its stock is currently trading at $18.40 per share. The beta of the stock is 2.1, the market risk premium is 7.20%, and the risk-free rate is 3.80%. What is the cost of equity?

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North Point Industries is expected to pay $2.50 per share
as its next annual dividend. The company has a policy of
increasing its dividend by 9.5% annually. Its stock is
currently trading at $18.40 per share. The beta of the
stock is 2.1, the market risk premium is 7.20%, and the
risk-free rate is 3.80%.
What is the cost of equity?
Transcribed Image Text:North Point Industries is expected to pay $2.50 per share as its next annual dividend. The company has a policy of increasing its dividend by 9.5% annually. Its stock is currently trading at $18.40 per share. The beta of the stock is 2.1, the market risk premium is 7.20%, and the risk-free rate is 3.80%. What is the cost of equity?
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