A payment to stockholders who own a specific stock. Some companies distribute part of their earnings directly to shareholders in the form of money or additional stock. This payment is referred to a dividend. Not all companies pay out dividends. They’re a reward usually taken from the net profits and approved by a board to reward stock owners for their investment.
Dividend
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