Provisions That Influence Stock Value. It allows the investor to lock in the dividend income and potentially profit from a rise in the common stock while being protected from a fall. Among the benefits for companies is a lack of shareholder voting rights, which is a drawback for investors. At times additional compensation interest is awarded to the holder of this type of preferred stock. Participating shares offer the shareholder the opportunity to enjoy additional dividends above the fixed rate if the company meets certain predetermined profit targets.