The order of payment of corporate earnings is bondholders, preferred stockholders, convertible stockholders, and finally common stockholders.

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Convertible stockholders are not a separate category in the order of payment; the correct order is bondholders, preferred stockholders, and then common stockholders. Convertible securities can be bonds or preferred shares that convert into common stock.

The Order of Payment of Corporate Earnings Is Bondholders, Preferred