dividend (Meaning)
dividend (n)
that part of the earnings of a corporation that is distributed to its shareholders; usually paid quarterly
a number to be divided by another number
a bonus; something extra (especially a share of a surplus)
dividend (n.)
A sum of money to be divided and distributed; the share of a sum divided that falls to each individual; a distribute sum, share, or percentage; -- applied to the profits as appropriated among shareholders, and to assets as apportioned among creditors; as, the dividend of a bank, a railway corporation, or a bankrupt estate.
A number or quantity which is to be divided.
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dividend Sentence Examples
- Shareholders delight over hefty dividend payout.
- The firm's dividend policy aims to maintain a balance between shareholder returns and retained earnings.
- The cumulative dividend feature of the preferred stock offers a steady stream of income for investors.
- The annual general meeting approved a dividend of 10 cents per share.
- The dividend yield on the common stock has declined due to a recent decrease in the stock price.
- Investors value the company's commitment to paying a regular dividend.
- A quarterly dividend distribution is a common practice among blue-chip companies.
- The dividend reinvestment plan allows shareholders to automatically reinvest their dividends in additional shares of the company's stock.
- The dividend growth rate is a key factor in determining the long-term return on an investment.
- The company's dividend payout ratio has fluctuated over the past few years due to changing economic conditions.
FAQs About the word dividend
that part of the earnings of a corporation that is distributed to its shareholders; usually paid quarterly, a number to be divided by another number, a bonus; s
pension, contribution, gift,bonus, throw-in, perquisite, extra, presentation, gravy train, reward
No antonyms found.
Shareholders delight over hefty dividend payout.
The firm's dividend policy aims to maintain a balance between shareholder returns and retained earnings.
The cumulative dividend feature of the preferred stock offers a steady stream of income for investors.
The annual general meeting approved a dividend of 10 cents per share.
