dividend

noun

div·i·dend ˈdi-və-ˌdend How to pronounce dividend (audio)

-dənd

: an individual share of something distributed: such as

: a share in a pro rata distribution (as of profits) to stockholders

Profits are distributed to shareholders as dividends.

: a share of surplus allocated to a policyholder in a participating insurance policy

: a resultant return or reward

our efforts are finally paying dividends

: bonus

mathematics : a number to be divided

: a sum or fund to be divided and distributed

dividendless

ˈdi-və-ˌdend-ləs How to pronounce dividend (audio)

-dənd-

adjective

Example Sentences

Profits are distributed to shareholders as dividends. the reward money was an unexpected dividend for our good deed

Recent Examples on the Web If the valuation rises to $85 billion, the investment vehicle would have to spend a bit over $8.5 billion after accounting for the dividend.

Stephen Wilmot, WSJ, 6 Sep. 2022 The first dividend will be paid on Sept. 15 to shareholders of record as of the close of business on Aug. 31.

Jamie L. Lareau, Detroit Free Press, 19 Aug. 2022 The ruling reinforces a 2017 decision that upheld the ability of a governor and legislature to set the amount of the annual Permanent Fund dividend annually, regardless of a formula in state law.

James Brooks, Anchorage Daily News, 13 Aug. 2022 Nevertheless, the fact that such a concept is even being discussed highlights the dividend derived from three diplomatic deals that Israel sealed with Bahrain, Morocco and the U.A.E. in 2020, with the support of the Trump administration.

New York Times, 13 July 2022 Cummings advises investors to add consumer staple, dividend-paying companies to your portfolio such as food, beverages, toiletries, and household items that make the list.

Jasmine Browley, Essence, 4 June 2022 Investors may continue to shun volatile cryptos in favor of safe havens, such as dividend-paying blue chip stocks.

Paul R. La Monica, CNN, 9 May 2022 Tesla’s board has accepted the management proposal, but authorizing the dividend still requires final approval, the company said in its filing.

Craig Trudell, Bloomberg.com, 28 Mar. 2022 General Motors rose after reinstating its dividend, and Foot Locker soared after replacing its CEO and reporting earnings that beat Wall Street's estimates.

CBS News, 19 Aug. 2022 See More

Legal Definition

dividend

noun

div·i·dend ˈdi-və-ˌdend How to pronounce dividend (audio)

: the part of corporate net earnings distributed usually periodically (as quarterly) to stockholders in the form of cash, additional shares, or property either as a set amount per share or a percentage of par value

— constructive dividend

: a benefit (as unreasonable compensation or use of corporate property) or transfer of funds from a corporation to a shareholder that is interpreted by a taxing authority as a dividend

— cumulative dividend

: a dividend distributed to preferred stockholders that is added to and paid with the next payment or future payments if not paid when due

— extraordinary dividend

: a dividend declared in addition to a regular dividend because of unanticipated profits or a nonrecurring increase of revenue

: a share of the surplus earnings of a mutual insurance company paid to policyholders either in the form of cash disbursements or through reduction of premiums

: a payment disbursed to investors from the income of a mutual fund

单词	dividend
释义	dividend noun div·i·dend ˈdi-və-ˌdend -dənd 1 : an individual share of something distributed: such as a : a share in a pro rata distribution (as of profits) to stockholders Profits are distributed to shareholders as dividends. b : a share of surplus allocated to a policyholder in a participating insurance policy 2 a : a resultant return or reward our efforts are finally paying dividends b : bonus 3 a mathematics : a number to be divided b : a sum or fund to be divided and distributed dividendless ˈdi-və-ˌdend-ləs -dənd- adjective Synonyms bonus cumshaw donative extra gratuity gravy gravy train lagniappe perk perquisite throw-in tip See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Profits are distributed to shareholders as dividends. the reward money was an unexpected dividend for our good deed Recent Examples on the Web If the valuation rises to $85 billion, the investment vehicle would have to spend a bit over $8.5 billion after accounting for the dividend. Stephen Wilmot, WSJ, 6 Sep. 2022 The first dividend will be paid on Sept. 15 to shareholders of record as of the close of business on Aug. 31. Jamie L. Lareau, Detroit Free Press, 19 Aug. 2022 The ruling reinforces a 2017 decision that upheld the ability of a governor and legislature to set the amount of the annual Permanent Fund dividend annually, regardless of a formula in state law. James Brooks, Anchorage Daily News, 13 Aug. 2022 Nevertheless, the fact that such a concept is even being discussed highlights the dividend derived from three diplomatic deals that Israel sealed with Bahrain, Morocco and the U.A.E. in 2020, with the support of the Trump administration. New York Times, 13 July 2022 Cummings advises investors to add consumer staple, dividend-paying companies to your portfolio such as food, beverages, toiletries, and household items that make the list. Jasmine Browley, Essence, 4 June 2022 Investors may continue to shun volatile cryptos in favor of safe havens, such as dividend-paying blue chip stocks. Paul R. La Monica, CNN, 9 May 2022 Tesla’s board has accepted the management proposal, but authorizing the dividend still requires final approval, the company said in its filing. Craig Trudell, Bloomberg.com, 28 Mar. 2022 General Motors rose after reinstating its dividend, and Foot Locker soared after replacing its CEO and reporting earnings that beat Wall Street's estimates. CBS News, 19 Aug. 2022 See More Word History Etymology Middle English divident, from Latin dividendus, gerundive of dividere — see divide entry 1 First Known Use 15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Phrases Containing dividend peace dividend stock dividend peace dividend stock dividend Kids Definition dividend noun div·i·dend ˈdi-və-ˌdend 1 : a number to be divided by another number 2 : an amount of a company's profits that is paid to the owners of its stock Legal Definition dividend noun div·i·dend ˈdi-və-ˌdend 1 : the part of corporate net earnings distributed usually periodically (as quarterly) to stockholders in the form of cash, additional shares, or property either as a set amount per share or a percentage of par value — constructive dividend : a benefit (as unreasonable compensation or use of corporate property) or transfer of funds from a corporation to a shareholder that is interpreted by a taxing authority as a dividend — cumulative dividend : a dividend distributed to preferred stockholders that is added to and paid with the next payment or future payments if not paid when due — extraordinary dividend : a dividend declared in addition to a regular dividend because of unanticipated profits or a nonrecurring increase of revenue 2 : a share of the surplus earnings of a mutual insurance company paid to policyholders either in the form of cash disbursements or through reduction of premiums 3 : a payment disbursed to investors from the income of a mutual fund dividend noun as in bonus something given in addition to what is ordinarily expected or owed the reward money was an unexpected dividend for our good deed Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance bonus pension contribution gift donation perquisite gratuity subsidy gravy donative tip perk reward extra gravy train presentation premium windfall present bounty prize offering cumshaw benefaction grant award lagniappe throw-in generosity bestowal benevolence philanthropy beneficence largesse largess fringe benefit boon charity giveaway freebie icing manna freebee favor
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