Synonyms for

Dividends

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

Definition

Dividends are a distribution of a portion of a company's earnings to its shareholders. It is usually paid in cash or additional shares.

Synonyms & similar words

dividend earnings profit return yield revenue gain income bonus share interest compensation remuneration reward redistribution allocation apportionment dispensation portion percentage cut

Synonyms by register

Formal

distributions payouts bonuses returns

Informal

cut share piece of the pie

Literary

boons rewards takings

Antonyms

losses debts expenses costs outgoings burdens

Common collocations

  • pay dividends
  • declare dividends
  • quarterly dividends
  • annual dividends
  • stock dividends
  • cash dividends
  • special dividends
  • dividend yield

Word family

noun dividend
verb divide
adjective divisible

Usage note

Primarily used in finance to refer to payments made by a company to its shareholders. Can also be used figuratively to mean the benefits or rewards resulting from an action.

Example sentences

  1. The shareholders received a dividend for their investment.
  2. The company's dividend payout increased this year.
  3. Dividends are a way for companies to reward their shareholders.
  4. Investors often look at a company's dividend history before investing.
  5. The dividend was paid out quarterly to shareholders.

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