Common stockholders and preferred stockholders benefit when the market price of the stock increases.

Common Stockholders

Individuals or entities that own common shares in a corporation, entitling them to vote and share in the profits.

Preferred Stockholders

Individuals or entities that own preferred shares in a company, granting them certain advantages over common stockholders, such as priority in dividend payments and assets during liquidation.

Market Price

The current price at which an asset or service is bought or sold in the open market.