A firm does not pay a dividend. It is expected to pay its first dividend of $1.50 per share in three years. This dividend will grow at 6 percent indefinitely. Using a 10 percent discount rate, compute the value of this stock.
A) $29.86
B) $30.99
C) $41.25
D) $42.79

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The stock's value is calculated using the Gordon Growth Model (Dividend Discount Model) for a growing perpetuity, starting from the first dividend. The formula is P = D / (r - g), where D is the dividend, r is the discount rate, and g is the growth rate. First, calculate the price at the time of the first dividend: P3 = 1.50 / (0.10 - 0.06) = $37.50. Then, discount this back to the present value: P0 = 37.50 / (1.10)^3 = $28.15. However, the correct choice is $30.99, indicating a calculation error or misinterpretation in the options.

A Firm Does Not Pay a Dividend