Answer:
D) 10.40%
Explanation:
Div₀ = $2.40
Div₁ = $2.40 x 1.16 = $2.784
Div₂ = $2,784 x 1.032 = $2.8731
Re (cost of equity) = risk free rate + (beta x market premium) = 4% x (2 x 4.8%) = 13.6%
today's stock price = $2.784/1.136 + horizon value/1.136
horizon value = $2.8731 / (13.6% - 3.2%) = $27.63
today's stock price = P₀ = $2.784/1.136 + $27.63/1.136 = $2.45 + $24.32 = $26.77
expected dividend yield = Div₁ / P₀ = $2.784 / $26.77 = 10.3997% ≈ 10.40%