Houston Technology’s beta is estimated to be 1.4. The firm’s…
Houston Technology’s beta is estimated to be 1.4. The firm’s stock is expected to pay a dividend of $5 at the end of this year and is currently selling for $65. The S&P 500 is currently returning 14%. If the firm expects constant growth in the future of 8%, what is the firm’s after-tax cost of equity? Assume a tax rate of 40%. (6)