FIN 3716 – Stephens, Inc. is a rapidly growing firm

Subject: Business / Finance
Question
17. (25 points) Stephens, Inc. is a rapidly growing firm that just paid it first dividend of $1.00 per share. Stephens expects earnings and dividends to grow at an 18% annual rate for the next year, 12% for the following year and then leveling off to the industry average of 6%. The required rate of return for stock of similar risk is 10%. What is the value of a share of Stephens’ stock?