Can someone provide steps on how to calculate preferred stock dividend?

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Feb 18, 2011, 05:36 PM

Can someone provide steps on how to calculate preferred stock dividend?

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Feb 18, 2011, 08:29 PM

Percentage times the par value of the stock. For example if you have a 2% preferred stock at $100 par value, the dividend will be $100 * 2% = $2.00 in dividends per stock.

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