American English pronunciation
How to pronounce dividends
IPA transcription: ['dɪvɪ,dɛndz]
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Noun
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that part of the earnings of a corporation that is distributed to its shareholders; usually paid quarterly
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a number to be divided by another number
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a bonus; something extra (especially a share of a surplus)
Usage examples
- This is different than common stock, which has variable dividends that are never guaranteed.
- The move paid immediate dividends and relegation was avoided comfortably.
- Dividends in excess of the retained equity are returned to the members.
- Dividends were therefore paid to whoever held the certificate.
- Legislation provides for transfer of interest, dividends, and capital.
- Companies that pay consistent and predictable dividends tend to have less volatile share prices.
- Some examples are stock splits, dividends, mergers and acquisitions, rights issues and spin offs.
- Revivo paid off dividends and was once again the league leading goal scorer.