Question

Assume that it is now January 1, 2020. Wayne-Martin Electric Inc. (WME) has developed a solar panel capable of generating 200% more electricity than any other solar panel currently on the market. As a result, WME is expected to experience a 14% annual growth rate for the next 5 years. Other firms will have developed comparable technology by the end of 5 years, and WME's growth rate will slow to 4% per year indefinitely. Stockholders require a return of 13% on WME's stock. The most recent annual dividend (Do), which was paid yesterday, was $2.00 per share. a. Calculate WME's expected dividends for 2020, 2021 2022, 2023 and 2024. Do not round intermediate calculations. Round your answers to the nearest cent. D2020 - $ 2.28 D2021 = $ 2.6 ♡ D2022 = $ 2.96 D2023 = $ 3.38 3.85 D2024 = $ b. Calculate the value of the stock today, Po. Proceed by finding the present value of the dividends expected at the end of 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024 plus the present value of the stock price that should exist at the end of 2024. The vear end 2024 stock price can be found by using the constant growth equation. Notice that to find the December 31, 2024, price, you must use the dividend expected in 2025, which is 4% greater than the 2024 dividend. Do not round intermediate calculations. Round your answer to the nearest cent. c. Calculate the expected dividend yield (D1/Po), capital gains yield, and total return (dividend yield plus capital gains yield) expected for 2020. (Assume that Po = Po and recognize that the capital gains yield is equal to the total return minus the dividend yield.) Do not round intermediate calculations. Round your answers to two decimal places D1/Po Capital gains yield = 1

problems b and c

Answer 1

Price at the end of year 5 = 3.85(1.04)/(13%-4%)

= $44.49

Stock Price today = 2.28/(1.13) + 2.6/(1.13)^2 + 2.96/(1.13)^3 + 3.38/(1.13)^4 + 3.85/(1.13)^5 + 44.49/(1.13)^5

= $34.42

Dividend yield = Expected Dividend/Current Price

= 2.28/34.42

= 6.62%

Capital gains yield = 6.38%

Total return = 13%

D6/P5 = 4.004/44.49

= 9%

Capital Gains Yield = 4%

Total Return = 13%