Multiple Choice
Hard Hat Construction's stock is currently selling at an equilibrium price of $30 per share.The firm has been experiencing a 6 percent annual growth rate.Last year's earnings per share,E0,were $4.00,and the dividend payout ratio is 40 percent.The risk-free rate is 8 percent,and the market risk premium is 5 percent.If systematic risk (beta) increases by 50 percent,and all other factors remain constant,by how much will the stock price change? (Hint: Use four decimal places in your calculations. )
A) −$7.33
B) +$7.14
C) −$15.00
D) −$15.22
E) +$22.63
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