Dividend
A share of profits paid out to shareholders, usually in cash and often quarterly. Dividend yield expresses the annual payment as a percentage of the share price.
Also called dividends · dividend yield
A share of profits paid out to shareholders, usually in cash and often quarterly. Dividend yield expresses the annual payment as a percentage of the share price.
Why it matters
A very high yield often reflects a falling share price rather than generosity, and dividends can be cut at any time.
Related terms
- Payout Ratio
- Ex-Dividend Date
- Equity
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