Synonyms for

Dividend

Verb / ˈdɪvɪˌdend / Another word for dividend — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A sum of money paid regularly (typically quarterly) by a company to its shareholders out of its profits (or reserves).

Synonyms & similar words

bonus premium cut portion share share-out distribution payoff return yield gain profit reward benefit advantage perk extra gravy lagniappe

Synonyms by register

Formal

distribution payout share return

Informal

cut piece slice share

Literary

boon grant largesse

Antonyms

loss cost expense outlay liability debt

Common collocations

  • annual dividend
  • quarterly dividend
  • special dividend
  • dividend payment
  • dividend yield
  • dividend stock
  • dividend income
  • declared dividend

Word family

noun dividend
verb divide
adjective divisible
adverb divisibly

Usage note

A dividend is a sum of money paid by a company to its shareholders. It is often confused with 'divisor', which is a number by which another number is divided.

Example sentences

  1. The dividend payout was higher than expected.
  2. I invest in companies that have a history of paying dividends.
  3. The shareholders were happy to receive their dividend checks.
  4. The company's profits were used to pay the dividend.
  5. I reinvest my dividends to grow my stock portfolio.

Quotes

  • A dividend is a payment by a corporation to its shareholders, usually as a distribution of profits. - David Packard
  • The dividend is a way of getting investment return without having to sell your shares. - Daniel Peris
  • If you buy a stock that pays a dividend, you'll be paid to own it. - Suze Orman

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