Assume that American Eagle Outfitters (AEO) will pay $0.18/share dividend next year. The dividend is expected to growat a 15.5 percent rate. At the current stock price of $13.72/share, what is the return shareholders are expecting? Group ofanswer choices 16.81% 15.50% 17.08 % 17.32% None of these are correct

As per Dividend Discount Model- Current Share price = Dividend in year 1/(Required rate-Growth rate)…

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