Practice mode Finance

Which shareholders do not benefit even when the company’s earnings grow?

Correct answer A. Preferred stockholders

Explanation

Preferred shareholders receive a fixed dividend regardless of profit growth, so rising earnings benefit common shareholders while preferred dividends stay the same.

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