Lowes needs to estimate the cost of financing on preferred stock
Lowes needs to estimate the cost of financing on preferred stock.
The firm has preferred stock outstanding that pays a constant dividend of $3.13 per year. That preferred stock is currently selling for $51.44. However, the underwriter would charge flotation costs of $3.9 per share. What is the firm’s cost of preferred stock financing?
Round the answer to two decimal places in percentage form.