n. a portion of profit, usually based on the number of shares of ...

A payment made by a for-profit corporation to its shareholders. This payment is a portion of the corporate earnings and may be paid a certain number of times each year (like each quarter).

A portion of a company's profit paid to common and preferred shareholders. A stock selling for $20 a share with an annual dividend of $1 a share yields the investor 5%.

A dividend is the number that is to be divided in a division problem.

A portion of profits paid by a company to its shareholders. Shareholders of commercial private and public limited companies generally receive a return/profit from their investment in two [..]

The return of part of the policy's premium for a policy issued on a participating basis by either a mutual or stock insurer. A portion of the surplus paid to the stockholders of a corporation.

late 15c., from Middle French dividende "a number divided by another," from Latin dividendum "thing to be divided," neuter gerundive of dividere (see divide). Mathematical sense is [..]

The payment designated by the board of directors to be distributed pro rata among the shares outstanding. On preferred shares, it is generally a fixed amount. On common shares, the dividend varies wit [..]

In insurance, this means a refund to the policyholder of that portion of their premium which is not needed to pay their share of the losses and expenses incurred during the policy period. Dividends ar [..]

In a / b = c, a is the dividend.

That part of a company's after-tax earnings that is distributed to shareholders. Recommendations about the size of the dividend are made by a company's board of directors to the annual general meeting (AGM) and voted on by shareholders. Holders of ordinary shares have no guarantee that they will receive a dividend. It is normally paid in [..]

Corporations may pay part of their earnings as dividends to you and other shareholders as a return on your investment. These dividends, which are often declared quarterly, are usually in the form of cash, but may be paid as additional shares or scrip. You may be able to reinvest cash dividends automatically to buy additional shares if the corporati [..]

The portion of a corporation's after-tax accounting profit that's paid to shareholders or owners. Corporate managers usually try to pay the shareholders some minimum dividend that's com [..]

A portion of profits distributed by a corporation to its shareholders based on the type of stock and number of shares owned. Dividends are usually paid in cash, though they may also be paid in the for [..]

Taxable payments made by a company to its shareholders. Some dividends are paid quarterly and others are paid monthly. Companies can adjust common share dividends at any time, pending approval by the company’s board of directors.

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 su [..]

Cash or stock awarded to preferred and common shareholders at the discretion of the company's board of directors.

The return of a part of the policy’s premium for a policy issued on a participating basis by either a mutual or stock insurance company.

A distribution of part of a corporation's past profits to its stockholders. A dividend is not an expense on the corporation's income statement.

A portion of a company's profit paid to shareholders. Public companies that pay dividends usually do so on a fixed schedule although they can issue them at any time. Unscheduled dividend payments are...

In a b = c , a is the dividend.

Definition A taxable payment declared by a company's board of directors and given to its shareholders out of the company's current or retained earnings, usually quarterly. Dividends are usua [..]

A distribution of profits made by a company to its shareholders, usually half-yearly. The company usually has total discretion as to the size of the dividend and even whether or not to pay a dividend.

To dream of dividends, augments successful speculations or prosperous harvests. To fail in securing hoped-for dividends, proclaims failure in management or love affairs.   

to shareholders, which is basically a thank you bonus for investing in the business. The size of a dividend depends upon the level of retained profits made that year (basically spare money that isn� [..]

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 ...

The share of profits distributed to shareholders of a publicly listed company.

A stock distribution given to stockholders in the form of cash, property, services, stock rights, or more stock.

A periodic payment made by a company -typically funded from operating income - to its owners (stockholders).

Cash or stock distribution paid to holders of common stock. REITs must pay at least 90 percent of their taxable income in the form of dividends.

a refund of a portion of the premium paid by the insured from insurer surplus.

A payment to a partner or shareholder out of the profit

a payment made by a company to a stockholder to share in the company's profits.

A portion of a company’s profit paid to shareholders.

A portion of corporate profits paid out to shareholders.

This is what is paid out of a company's profits to its shareholders, usually yearly (a final dividend) and sometimes half-yearly (an interim dividend). The annual dividend equals final dividend p [..]

An amount payable by an insurer from earnings to policyholders by mutual, reciprocal and stock insurers, and to stockholders by stock insurers.

The distribution of earnings to shareholders, in either cash or additional stock; generally representing only a portion of the company's available earnings.

A share of a company's net profits paid to stockholders.

The name for the number into which you are dividing in a division problem. For example, 26.5 is the dividend in the problem 26.5 ÷ 4.

In a / b = c, a is the dividend. division

An amount returned to the holders of certain types of policy, by the insurance company, out of its earnings An annual payment by a company to its shareholders out of accumulate [..]

A dividend is the part of a company’s profits that are distributed to shareholders.

  The amount paid out per share, usually once, twice, or four times a year, by a company from its profits as decided by the board of directors.

A share of earnings distributed to shareholders of a credit union

The part of an issuer’s equity that is paid out to the shareholders. Normally, it is paid on common and preference shares, but the issuer is not obliged to pay a dividend. Dividends can be paid monthl [..]

A taxable payment declared by a company's board of directors and given to its shareholders out of the company's current or retained earnings. Usually quarterly and generally given as cash (c [..]

A dividend is part of the profit, which is distributed to shareholders.

Portion of a company's earnings paid to stockholders. City Index clients who have buy positions in share contracts are not entitled to dividend payments

Payment by companies to the Investor representing the after tax earnings. Payments are based on an amount (usually cents) per share. Dividends may be imputed, not imputed, or partially imputed.

A payment per share that a company makes to shareholders from its profits. (E.g. if a company pays 5c per share as a dividend and you hold 1000 shares, you will be paid $50.)

Distribution of earnings to shareholders, prorated by class of security and paid in the form of money, stock, script, or, rarely, company products or property.

Share in the company profits

A dividend is that part of the earnings of a corporation that are distributed to its owners. A dividend is a distribution to shareholders and typically entails the payment of cash or additional shares [..]

A disbursement of profits to the owners of your business, usually in the form of cash. This is an after-tax expense of the business.

Portion of a company’s net profit paid out to shareholders.

The distribution of part of the earnings of a company to its shareholders.

A payment made by a company to its shareholders. The payment is a share of the profits of the company and is based on the number of shares a person holds. A franked dividend consists of profits the co [..]

Portion of profits that a company or a mutual fund distributes to its shareholders or unit holders.

An amount of money per share paid by a company to its shareholders out of the company’s distributable earnings, i.e., earnings after reserves, amortisation and depreciation and income tax.

If a company does well financially, its board of directors may decide to pay a small amount of its profits, called a dividend, directly back to its shareholders. Dividends are usually cash, but may al [..]

Payment by companies to the Investor representing the after tax earnings.  Payments are based on an amount (usually cents) per share.  Dividends may be franked, unfranked, or partially franked.

A share of a company’s net profits paid to stockholders.

The periodic, usually quarterly, payment made by a corporation to its shareholders, generally expressed as dividend per share. Dividends represent earnings that are not reinvested by the corporation. [..]

A taxable distribution or payment of earnings to shareholders as declared by a company's board of directors. In credit unions, a dividend is the money paid to members for deposits. This is simila [..]

discount model (DDM) is a method for assessing the present value of a stock based on the growth rate of dividends.

Record Date: This is the date on which a company reviews its books to determine its "shareholders of record." Shareholders who hold a particular stock on this date will receive the firm' [..]

A dividend is a participation in the profit, usually based on the number of shares of stock in a corporation and the rate of payout approved by the board of directors or management, that is paid to sh [..]

A share in the earnings distributed to every shareholder in proportion to the number of shares held. This constitutes remuneration for the shareholders' invested capital. The amount of the dividend is subject to a vote at the General Meeting which is required to review and approve the financial statements for the year ended.

A taxable payment declared by a company's board of directors and given to its shareholders out of the company's current or retained earnings. Usually quarterly and generally given as cash (cash dividend), but it can also take the form of stock (stock dividend) or other property.

A taxable payment declared by a company's board of directors and given to its shareholders out of the company's current or retained earnings. Usually quarterly and generally given as cash (c [..]

(n) that part of the earnings of a corporation that is distributed to its shareholders; usually paid quarterly(n) a number to be divided by another number(n) a bonus; something extra (especially a sha [..]

A pro rata portion of earnings usually distributed in cash by a corporation to its stockholders. In preferred stock, dividends are usually fixed; with common shares, dividends may vary with the fortun [..]

A portion of the profit of a limited liability company (corporation) paid out to its shareholders. From the shareholders' point of view, it is the return on their investment in the company&#1 [..]

A dividend is a periodic payment from a company to its shareholders.

A distribution of earnings to a shareholder or mutual life insurance policy owner. This distribution is usually in the form of money or stock.

Taxable payments made by a company to its shareholders. Some dividends are paid quarterly and others are paid monthly. Companies can adjust common share dividends at any time, pending approval by the [..]

A pro rata portion of earnings usually distributed in cash by a corporation to its stockholders. In preferred stock, dividends are usually fixed; with common shares, dividends may vary with the fortun [..]

A number to be broken down into smaller units by the divisor, i.e. *12* (dividend) / 4 = 3.

Amount paid to a shareholder, out of a company’s post tax profits, as a reward for investment in the company. The amount of dividend paid is proportionate to the number of shares held.

a portion of the after-tax profits paid out to the owners of a business as a return on their investment.

An amount paid to shareholders of the organisation as a reward for investment in the company. Dividend paid is related to the number of shares and individual shareholder has.

  A return on the investments by the stockholders of a corporation; charged against the corporation's retained earnings. double-entry accounting

The amount given to shareholders as their share of the profits of the company.

An amount paid to Shareholders of the organisation as a reward for investment in the company. Dividends are paid out of retained taxed profits

n. dividendo

Dividends are payments made by a Company to its Shareholders from its profits. In Inchcape’s case these are at the discretion of the Board to recommend and final dividends must be approved by Sharehol [..]

A payment made by a company to its shareholders. The payment is a share of the profits of the company and is based on the number of shares a person holds. A franked dividend consists of profits the co [..]

Interest earned on any asset account paid by the financial institution to the account holder.

The winning return declared for Pool Betting. Tote payouts are always in dividends.

Money made available to policyholders based on an insurance company's earnings and monetary surplus

A payment of a business’ earnings to its shareholders.

A return of part of the premium on participating insurance to reflect the difference between the premium charged and the combination of actual mortality, expense and investment experience. Dividends are not considered to be taxable distributions because they are interpreted as a refund of a portion of the premium paid.

The return of part of the policy's premium for a policy issued on a participating basis by either a mutual or stock insurer. A portion of the surplus paid to the stockholders of a corporation.

In a mutual or participating company, it is the return to the policyholder out of the earnings of the company. In a stock or nonparticipating insurance company it is the division of the profits among [..]

In life insurance, an amount of money returned to the holder of a participating policy. The money is a partial refund of the premium paid. It results from actual mortality, interest and expenses that were more favorable than expected when the premiums were set.

The return that some policyholders will receive as part of the distribution of a portion of an insurance company’s profits, as decided by the Board of Directors of the company.

A return of part of the premium on participating insurance that is based on the insurer's investment, mortality, and expense experience. Dividends are not guaranteed. Exclusions Provisions of an [..]

Money made available to policyholders based on an insurance company’s earnings and monetary surplus.

 An amount that represents a return of premium due to various factors, including favorable mortality experience, investment results and expense control.  The amount, if any, the Society will allocate for the payment of dividends on this certificate are within the sole discretion of the Society’s board of directors.  Dividends are not guaranteed and [..]

A share of the earned surplus apportioned for distribution and reflective of the difference between the premium charged and the actual loss experience. In a mutual or participating company, it is the [..]

Money returned to policyholders from an insurance company's earnings. Considered a partial premium refund rather than a taxable distribution, reflecting the difference between the premium char [..]

A share of the earned surplus apportioned for distribution and reflective of the difference between the premium charged and the actual loss experience. In a mutual or participating company, it is the return to the policyholder out of the earnings of the company. In a stock or nonparticipating insurance company, it is the division of the profits amo [..]

A share of the earned surplus apportioned for distribution and reflective of the difference between the premium charged and the actual loss experience. In a mutual or participating company, it is the return to the policyholder out of the earnings of the company. In a stock or nonparticipating insurance company, it is the division of the profits amo [..]

A share of the earned surplus apportioned for distribution and reflective of the difference between the premium charged and the actual loss experience. In a mutual or participating company, it is the return to the policyholder out of the earnings of the company. In a stock or nonparticipating insurance company, it is the division of the profits amo [..]

The amount paid each quarter by a corporation to its stockholders for each share of stock.

A share of a company’s earnings paid out to shareholders, usually in cash, but possibly in the form of new shares of stock.

A company or mutual fund* may distribute earnings to shareholders in the form of a dividend. You can choose to have your dividends automatically reinvested – to buy more shares or more units of a give [..]

Money made available to policyholders based on an insurance company's earnings and monetary surplus.

A share of the earned surplus apportioned for distribution and reflective of the difference between the premium charged and the actual loss experience. In a mutual or participating company, it is the [..]

A share of the earned surplus apportioned for distribution and reflective of the difference between the premium charged and the actual loss experience. In a mutual or participating company, it is the return to the policyholder out of the earnings of the company. In a stock or nonparticipating insurance company, it is the division of the profits amo [..]

Money returned to policyholders from an insurance company’s earnings. Considered a partial premium refund rather than a taxable distribution, reflecting the difference between the premium charged and [..]

A share of the earned surplus apportioned for distribution and reflective of the difference between the premium charged and the actual loss experience. In a mutual or participating company, it is the [..]

A share of the earned surplus apportioned for distribution and reflective of the difference between the premium charged and the actual loss experience. In a mutual or participating company, it is the return to the policyholder out of the earnings of the company. In a stock or nonparticipating insurance company, it is the division of the profits amo [..]

A share of the earned surplus apportioned for distribution and reflective of the difference between the premium charged and the actual loss experience. In a mutual or participating company, it is the return to the policyholder out of the earnings of the company. In a stock or nonparticipating insurance company, it is the division of the profits amo [..]

The return of part of the policy’s premium for a policy issued on a participating basis by either a mutual or stock insurer. A portion of the surplus paid to the stockholders of a corporation.

A share of the earned surplus apportioned for distribution and reflective of the difference between the premium charged and the actual loss experience. In a mutual or participating company, it is the return to the policyholder out of the earnings of the company. In a stock or nonparticipating insurance company, it is the division of the profits amo [..]

A share of the earned surplus apportioned for distribution and reflective of the difference between the premium charged and the actual loss experience. In a mutual or participating company, it is the [..]

A share of the earned surplus apportioned for distribution and reflective of the difference between the premium charged and the actual loss experience. In a mutual or participating company, it is the return to the policyholder out of the earnings of the company. In a stock or nonparticipating insurance company, it is the division of the profits amo [..]

A share of the earned surplus apportioned for distribution and reflective of the difference between the premium charged and the actual loss experience. In a mutual or participating company, it is the return to the policyholder out of the earnings of the company. In a stock or nonparticipating insurance company, it is the division of the profits amo [..]

A share of the earned surplus apportioned for distribution and reflective of the difference between the premium charged and the actual loss experience. In a mutual or participating company, it is the return to the policyholder out of the earnings of the company. In a stock or nonparticipating insurance company, it is the division of the profits amo [..]

Money returned to policyholders from an insurance company's earnings. Considered a partial premium refund rather than a taxable distribution, reflecting the difference between the premium char [..]

A share of the earned surplus apportioned for distribution and reflective of the difference between the premium charged and the actual loss experience. In a mutual or participating company, it is the return to the policyholder out of the earnings of the company. In a stock or nonparticipating insurance company, it is the division of the profits amo [..]

A share of the earned surplus apportioned for distribution and reflective of the difference between the premium charged and the actual loss experience. In a mutual or participating company, it is the return to the policyholder out of the earnings of the company. In a stock or nonparticipating insurance company, it is the division of the profits amo [..]

A share of the earned surplus apportioned for distribution and reflective of the difference between the premium charged and the actual loss experience. In a mutual or participating company, it is the return to the policyholder out of the earnings of the company. In a stock or nonparticipating insurance company, it is the division of the profits amo [..]

A share of the earned surplus apportioned for distribution and reflective of the difference between the premium charged and the actual loss experience. In a mutual or participating company, it is the return to the policyholder out of the earnings of the company. In a stock or nonparticipating insurance company, it is the division of the profits amo [..]

A share of the earned surplus apportioned for distribution and reflective of the difference between the premium charged and the actual loss experience. In a mutual or participating company, it is the return to the policyholder out of the earnings of the company. In a stock or nonparticipating insurance company, it is the division of the profits amo [..]

A share of the earned surplus apportioned for distribution and reflective of the difference between the premium charged and the actual loss experience. In a mutual or participating company, it is the return to the policyholder out of the earnings of the company. In a stock or nonparticipating insurance company, it is the division of the profits amo [..]

A share of the earned surplus apportioned for distribution and reflective of the difference between the premium charged and the actual loss experience. In a mutual or participating company, it is the return to the policyholder out of the earnings of the company. In a stock or nonparticipating insurance company, it is the division of the profits amo [..]

A share of the earned surplus apportioned for distribution and reflective of the difference between the premium charged and the actual loss experience. In a mutual or participating company, it is the return to the policyholder out of the earnings of the company. In a stock or nonparticipating insurance company, it is the division of the profits amo [..]

A share of the earned surplus apportioned for distribution and reflective of the difference between the premium charged and the actual loss experience. In a mutual or participating company, it is the return to the policyholder out of the earnings of the company. In a stock or nonparticipating insurance company, it is the division of the profits amo [..]

A share of the earned surplus apportioned for distribution and reflective of the difference between the premium charged and the actual loss experience. In a mutual or participating company, it is the return to the policyholder out of the earnings of the company. In a stock or nonparticipating insurance company, it is the division of the profits amo [..]

A share of the earned surplus apportioned for distribution and reflective of the difference between the premium charged and the actual loss experience. In a mutual or participating company, it is the return to the policyholder out of the earnings of the company. In a stock or nonparticipating insurance company, it is the division of the profits amo [..]

A share of the earned surplus apportioned for distribution and reflective of the difference between the premium charged and the actual loss experience. In a mutual or participating company, it is the return to the policyholder out of the earnings of the company. In a stock or nonparticipating insurance company, it is the division of the profits amo [..]

A share of the earned surplus apportioned for distribution and reflective of the difference between the premium charged and the actual loss experience. In a mutual or participating company, it is the return to the policyholder out of the earnings of the company. In a stock or nonparticipating insurance company, it is the division of the profits amo [..]

A share of the earned surplus apportioned for distribution and reflective of the difference between the premium charged and the actual loss experience. In a mutual or participating company, it is the return to the policyholder out of the earnings of the company. In a stock or nonparticipating insurance company, it is the division of the profits amo [..]

A share of the earned surplus apportioned for distribution and reflective of the difference between the premium charged and the actual loss experience. In a mutual or participating company, it is the [..]

A share of the earned surplus apportioned for distribution and reflective of the difference between the premium charged and the actual loss experience. In a mutual or participating company, it is the return to the policyholder out of the earnings of the company. In a stock or nonparticipating insurance company, it is the division of the profits amo [..]

A share of the earned surplus apportioned for distribution and reflective of the difference between the premium charged and the actual loss experience. In a mutual or participating company, it is the return to the policyholder out of the earnings of the company. In a stock or nonparticipating insurance company, it is the division of the profits amo [..]

A share of the earned surplus apportioned for distribution and reflective of the difference between the premium charged and the actual loss experience. In a mutual or participating company, it is the return to the policyholder out of the earnings of the company. In a stock or nonparticipating insurance company, it is the division of the profits amo [..]

A return of premium given after a policy has expired based on loss experience of the insured or of a group of insureds. Low losses result in higher dividends. Under most state laws, insurers cannot guarantee dividends.

A share of the earned surplus apportioned for distribution and reflective of the difference between the premium charged and the actual loss experience. In a mutual or participating company, it is the return to the policyholder out of the earnings of the company. In a stock or nonparticipating insurance company, it is the division of the profits amo [..]

Dividend: A slang term used for the remains of a cocktail left in the shaker; the remains is usually liquid that is usually tasteless and watery from melted ice.

Taxable payments made by a company to its shareholders. Some dividends are paid quarterly and others are paid monthly. Companies can adjust common share dividends at any time, pending approval by the [..]

The amount paid to shareholders in cash or shares from the Company's profits after tax, commonly expressed in pence per share. UK listed companies usually announce a final and an interim dividend [..]

A dividend is a payment made by a company to its shareholders. The decision to pay dividends, and the amount paid, is up to the company's board of directors. Dividends provide an incentive to buy shares in companies that are not experiencing growth, as they offer a source of income.

  -  Dividends represent the distribution of the company's profits to shareholders and may be paid in cash or shares of stock. The specific amount of common stock dividends is decided by the Boar [..]

An amount based on a company's profits paid out to shareholders for each share they hold. Usually paid as cash, but they can also take the form of stock or other property. UK dividends are usuall [..]

A dividend is a portion of a company's profit paid to common and preferred shareholders. Dividends provide an incentive to own stock in stable companies even if they are not experiencing much gro [..]

A distribution of money or property paid to shareholders by a corporation out of the corporation's profits. Shareholders must typically pay personal income tax on dividend payments, which creates double taxation of the corporation’s profits. Tax is paid first by the corporation on its income, and when remaining income is distributed as dividen [..]

The portion of company net profits paid out to shareholders.

A payment made by a company to its shareholders. The company decides how much the dividend will be, and when it will be paid.

Income paid to shareholders by the company they invest in.

Cash or stock awarded to preferred and common shareholders at the discretion of the company's board of directors. Dividend claim

That part of unabsorbed premium or operating profits of an insurance company returned to policyholders as provided in the bylaws and as authorized by the board of directors. Payment to a shareholder o [..]

Income paid to shareholders by the company they invest in.

payment to shareholders from a company's after-tax earnings.

A payment made by a company to its shareholders. The company decides how much the dividend will be, and when it will be paid.

A pro rata portion of earnings usually distributed in cash by a corporation to its stockholders. In preferred stock, dividends are usually fixed; with common shares, dividends may vary with the fortun [..]

Taxable payments made by a company to its shareholders. Some dividends are paid quarterly and others are paid monthly. Companies can adjust common share dividends at any time, pending approval by the company’s board of directors.

A mutual fund may earn income in the form of dividends and interest on the securities in its portfolio. The fund then pays its shareholders nearly all of the income (minus disclosed expenses) it has e [..]

The way a shareholder receives their share in profits made by the company. The dividend amount is calculated in pence per share and UK dividends are usually paid twice a year; the first one is known a [..]

n. a portion of profit, usually based on the number of shares of stock in a corporation and the rate of distribution approved by the board of directors or management, that is paid to shareholders for [..]

the income shareholders receive from a company as a share of its profits. Some investment funds distribute this income, while others re-invest any dividends received back into the fund.   Domiciliatio [..]

The portion of company net profits paid out to shareholders. Downside

The part of the company’s profits which is usually distributed to company’s shareholders, normally on regular basis. Equities:

The share of a company's profit paid to a shareholder. Dividends are usually expressed as a percentage of the nominal value of the shares. The amount is decided by the Annual General Meeting on the basis of proposals put forward by the company's executive and supervisory boards. Dividends are paid - normally through a depositary bank - on [..]

When a company makes profits, it gives a proportion of it back to the shareholders.

A distribution of corporate earnings to stockholders, usually in cash or stock. The dividend amount is declared by the company's board of directors and is usually paid quarterly. Dividends are not guaranteed and are subject to change or elimination.

A payment made to shareholders.

The distribution of profits made by a company to its shareholders, if it chooses to do so.

Distribution of company profits, after tax to shareholders in proportion to their shareholding. The payment and amount of dividend is at the discretion of the directors.

A portion of a company’s profit paid to the shareholders.

The portion of a company’s profits that the firm pays out each period to shareholders. Also called distributed profits. Related Topics Watching Out for Your Interest The Market Insurance

Regular payments from earnings by companies to their shareholders. The level of dividend payment is decided upon periodically by company management.

Any sum distributed to creditors in an insolvency proceeding.

  Any sum distributed to unsecured creditors in an insolvency.

Any sum distributed to unsecured creditors in an insolvency process.  

The sum distributed to a creditor by the office holder, based upon the quantum of the creditors claim and paid from the proceeds of the sale of the assets realised by the office holder after certain c [..]

Distribution of earnings to shareholders, prorated by the class of security and paid in the form of money, stock, scrip, or, rarely, company products or property.

 – A cash payment of capital to shareholders out of a company’s profits or retained earnings. Dividends are generally paid annually (annual dividend) or bi-annually or quarterly (interim dividends). From time to time a company may pay a ‘special dividend’ which is a non regular dividend payed out of retained earnings rather than present period’s pr [..]

Distribution of earnings to shareholders, usually paid in the form of money or stock (see Stock Dividend).

Dividends

An amount paid by a company to the shareholders in the company. Dividends are usually paid from one to four times annually, with the quoted dividend representing the amount paid for each share of stock held.

The dividend is the portion of the profits paid out for each share of a stock corporation’s stock. The annual stockholders’ meeting decides on the amount of the dividend and when and how it will be pa [..]

When company profits are good, the company pays a dividend to people who hold shares in that company.

  Part of the company's profits after tax distributed to shareholders. See: equity, type of share/unit of UCI

A distribution of company Earnings to shareholders. Dividends are typically paid to you in cash or stock. You may choose automatic Dividend Reinvestment to buy more shares.

a distribution paid to a company’s shareholders. Dividends are payable to the holders of preferred shares according to set formula, and to common shareholders when approved by the board of directors

the payout or return (in currency terms) from a winning bet. A winning $10 bet at 3.00 odds would pay a $30 dividend.

The payment by a company to its shareholders

The payout or return on any bet.

(see Tote Returns)

A pro rata portion of earnings usually distributed in cash by a corporation to its stockholders. In preferred stock, dividends are usually fixed; with common shares, dividends may vary with the fortunes of the company.

Payment made by a corporation to its shareholder members. It is the portion of corporate profits paid out to stockholders.

Payments by a company to its stockholders. A dividend is usually a portion of profits. Payment of dividends on common stock is generally discretionary. Dividends to common-stock shareholders may be wi [..]

has been deducted. return

A portion of a company's profit paid to common and preferred shareholders. A stock selling for $20 a share with an annual dividend of $1 a share yields the investor 5%.

The return of part of the policy's premium for a policy issued on a participating basis by either a mutual or stock insurer. A portion of the surplus paid to the stockholders of a corporation. Ea [..]

A dividend is a distribution of profits by a corporation to its shareholders. When a corporation earns a profit or surplus, it is able to pay a proportion of the profit as a dividend to shareholders. [..]

A dividend is a distribution of profits by a corporation to its shareholders. When a corporation earns a profit or surplus, it is able to pay a proportion of the profit as a dividend to shareholders. [..]

A dividend is a distribution of profits by a corporation to its shareholders. When a corporation earns a profit or surplus, it is able to pay a proportion of the profit as a dividend to shareholders. [..]