Free preferred stock screener and preferred shares screener for income investors: filter listed preferreds by dividend yield, market cap, valuation, and 52-week range—then export results or set price and dividend alerts.
Built for investors who want steady income from preferred equity, not just common-stock growth. See what preferred stock is, how to use the filters, and FAQ below the results table. For alert setup, see our screener help and features.
Preferred stock (also called preferred shares) is a hybrid security: it trades on an exchange like common stock, but typically pays a fixed or stated dividend and sits higher in a company’s capital stack than common equity. Many preferreds appeal to income-focused investors who want yield without owning bonds directly.
Unlike common shareholders, preferred holders usually do not vote on corporate matters and have limited upside from earnings growth. In exchange, they often receive priority for dividend payments and, in a liquidation, claims on assets ahead of common stock (but behind most debt). Yields can look attractive when rates rise or when a preferred trades below par.
This screener covers exchange-listed preferred shares in our database. It is for research and education—not investment advice. Learn more about screening and alerts in our help guide.
| Feature | Preferred stock | Common stock |
|---|---|---|
| Primary appeal | Income (dividend yield) | Growth and total return |
| Dividends | Often fixed or stated rate; may be cumulative | Variable; board can cut or skip |
| Voting rights | Usually none | Typically one vote per share |
| Capital stack | After debt, before common | Last in line |
| Price drivers | Interest rates, credit quality, call risk | Earnings, growth, sentiment |
Preferred shares sit between bonds and common stock in the capital stack: bondholders are paid first in bankruptcy, then preferred holders, then common shareholders. Preferred dividends are not guaranteed like bond coupons—issuers can defer or skip payments on non-cumulative issues, and credit risk still matters. For fixed-income comparisons, use our yield to maturity calculator for bond math or the preferred stock screener for live preferred yields.
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