The Absolute Power Co. just issued a dividend of $2.20 per share on its common stock. The company is expected to maintain a constant 6.% growth rate in its dividends indefinitely. If the stock sells for $50 a share, what is the company's cost of equity? (Do not round intermediate calculations. Enter answer as a percent rounded to 2 decimal places.)

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The Absolute Power Co. just issued a dividend of $2.20 per share on
its common stock. The company is expected to maintain a constant
6.% growth rate in its dividends indefinitely.
If the stock sells for $50 a share, what is the company's cost of
equity? (Do not round intermediate calculations. Enter answer as a
percent rounded to 2 decimal places.)
Transcribed Image Text:The Absolute Power Co. just issued a dividend of $2.20 per share on its common stock. The company is expected to maintain a constant 6.% growth rate in its dividends indefinitely. If the stock sells for $50 a share, what is the company's cost of equity? (Do not round intermediate calculations. Enter answer as a percent rounded to 2 decimal places.)
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