If the dividend amount of preferred stock, $50 par value, is quoted as 8%, then the dividends per share would be $4.

Dividend Amount

The sum of money paid by a corporation to its shareholders out of its profits or reserves.

Preferred Stock

Preferred stock is a type of stock that provides holders with priority over common stockholders regarding dividends and asset liquidation, typically without voting rights.

Par Value

Par value is the face value of a bond or the stock value stated in the corporate charter, below which shares cannot be issued.