Emerson Electric just paid a dividend of $$1\mathrm{.}94$ per share. Future dividends are expected to grow at a constant rate of $4\%$ per year. What is the value of the stock if the required return is $9\%?$

A$.$

$$39\mathrm{.}44$

B$.$

$$42\mathrm{.}56$

C$.$

$$40\mathrm{.}32$

D$.$

$$41\mathrm{.}87$