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dividend Definition

divi·dend (div′ə dend′, -dənd)

noun

  1. the number or quantity to be divided
    1. a sum or quantity, usually of money, to be divided among stockholders, creditors, members of a cooperative, etc.
    2. an individual's share of such a sum or quantity
  3. a gift of something extra; bonus
  4. the refund made under some insurance policies to the insured from the year's surplus profit

Etymology: < L dividendum, that which is to be divided < dividendus, ger. of dividere

dividend Synonyms

dividend

n.

profit, interest, bonus, proceeds, returns, return on investment, share, allotment, payback, payout, earnings, pay, yield, distribution, allowance, coupon, check, remittance, cut*, split*, rake-off*, divvy*; see also interest 3, profit 2. See syn. study at premium.

dividend Finance Definition
A distribution, typically quarterly, of a corporation’s earnings to its shareholders. Dividends can be paid in cash or stock. Sometimes, if a company has had a particularly good year, a special year-end dividend may be paid. If a company failed to make a profit, likely no dividend is paid. Some companies, such as growth companies, don’t issue dividends even when the company makes a profit. Their belief is that they can create a higher return for shareholders, through stock appreciation, by keeping the money and using it to expand the business. Often technology companies have this strategy.
dividend Law Definition

n

A distribution of shares or money made by a corporation to its shareholders, representing a pro rata percentage of the company’s earnings.
dividend Usage Examples

Preposition: of

  • pence: A special dividend of 159 pence per share was paid in March 2005.

Converse of object

  • reap: A small amount of effort now can really reap dividends later.
  • pay: The company paid a dividend per share of $ 0.10 over the same period.
  • declare: To declare a final dividend on the Ordinary shares.
  • reinvest: When combined with reinvested net dividends the average annual return has been 15.2 % before any expenses of buying and selling.
  • recommend: Dividends The Directors are pleased to recommend an interim dividend of 5.8 pence per share.
  • distribute: In addition, dividends distributed to all partners are reported on the partners ' personal income tax return.

Adjective modifier

  • interim: Interim dividend up 2 % to 2.6 pence per share.
  • handsome: It will pay handsome dividends to visit them for ideas on almost every aspect of " Your Wedding " .
  • final: To declare a final dividend on the Ordinary shares.
  • full-year: Sky is paying a final dividend of 3.25p per share, taking its full-year dividend to 6p.
  • maiden: We're particularly pleased with the Group's strong cash generation and to announce our maiden dividend as a public company.

Modifies a noun

  • reinvestment: No, the Company does not offer a dividend reinvestment plan.
  • payout: We have said that we intend to increase our dividend payout ratio to 40 % .
  • yield: Does a high dividend yield indicate a strong company?
  • voucher: A dividend tax voucher is sent to shareholders at their address on the Register at the time of payment of the relevant dividend.
  • waiver: A dividend waiver must be executed under seal and received by the company before the dividend becomes payable.
  • payment: The top dividend payment in Orkney, which is also the largest in the UK, goes to the Queen's Hotel in Kirkwall.

Noun used with modifier

  • scrip: If there is an enhanced scrip dividend we will ask you to decide whether to take the dividend in shares or in cash.
  • peace: The ' peace dividend ' was an easy convenience for many.
dividend Quotes

If a man marries his housekeeper or his cook, the national dividend is diminished.

—Pigou, Arthur Cecil

Soldiers are citizens of death's grey land, öDrawing no dividend from time's to-morrows. In the great hour of destiny they stand, öEach with his feuds, and jealousies, and sorrows. Soldiers are sworn to action; they must win öSome flaming, fatal climax with their lives. Soldiers are dreamers; when the guns begin öThey think of firelit homes, clean beds and wives.

—Sassoon, Siegfried Louvain