B2 noun Neutre

Dividend

/ˈdɪvɪdend/

A sum of money paid regularly by a company to its shareholders out of its profits or reserves. It is a way for a company to share its financial success with those who invest in it.

Exemples

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Investing in blue-chip stocks often provides a reliable monthly dividend.

Investing in blue-chip stocks often provides a reliable monthly dividend.

2

The board of directors has recommended a final dividend of 50 cents per share.

The board of directors has recommended a final dividend of 50 cents per share.

3

I'm using my dividends from the stock market to pay for my summer vacation.

I'm using my dividends from the stock market to pay for my summer vacation.

Famille de mots

Nom
dividend
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Astuce mémo

A Dividend is a 'Divide' of the 'End' profits.

Quiz rapide

The energy company has a high ______ yield, making it popular with retired investors.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : dividend

Exemples

1

Investing in blue-chip stocks often provides a reliable monthly dividend.

everyday

Investing in blue-chip stocks often provides a reliable monthly dividend.

2

The board of directors has recommended a final dividend of 50 cents per share.

formal

The board of directors has recommended a final dividend of 50 cents per share.

3

I'm using my dividends from the stock market to pay for my summer vacation.

informal

I'm using my dividends from the stock market to pay for my summer vacation.

4

Modigliani-Miller theory explores whether dividend policy affects a firm's value.

academic

Modigliani-Miller theory explores whether dividend policy affects a firm's value.

5

The stock price dropped slightly after the company announced it would cut its dividend.

business

The stock price dropped slightly after the company announced it would cut its dividend.

Famille de mots

Nom
dividend

Collocations courantes

pay a dividend pay a dividend
dividend yield dividend yield
quarterly dividend quarterly dividend
stock dividend stock dividend
dividend payout dividend payout

Phrases Courantes

pay dividends

to produce great benefits in the future

dividend reinvestment plan

using dividends to buy more shares automatically

interim dividend

a dividend paid before the full year's results are known

Souvent confondu avec

Dividend vs Division

A division is a part of a company; a dividend is a payment to shareholders.

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Notes d'usage

Usually used in plural when talking about general income from stocks, but singular when referring to a specific per-share amount.

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Erreurs courantes

Don't confuse the financial meaning with the mathematical one (the number to be divided).

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Astuce mémo

A Dividend is a 'Divide' of the 'End' profits.

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Origine du mot

From the Latin 'dividendum', meaning 'thing to be divided'.

Modèles grammaticaux

to pay a dividend of [amount] dividend on [shares]
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Contexte culturel

In many cultures, 'dividend-paying stocks' are seen as the safest and most traditional way to build wealth.

Quiz rapide

The energy company has a high ______ yield, making it popular with retired investors.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : dividend

Plus de mots sur business

Revenue

B2

The total amount of income generated by the sale of goods or services related to the company's primary operations. It is often referred to as the 'top line' as it sits at the top of the income statement before any expenses are deducted.

Stakeholder

B2

A person, group, or organization that has an interest or concern in an organization. Stakeholders can affect or be affected by the organization's actions, objectives, and policies.

Asset

B2

A useful or valuable thing, person, or quality. In finance, it specifically refers to a resource with economic value that an individual or corporation owns or controls with the expectation that it will provide a future benefit.

Liability

B2

The state of being legally responsible for something. In a financial context, it refers to a company's financial debts or obligations that arise during the course of business operations.

Merger

B2

A legal consolidation of two entities into one, often to create a larger, more competitive company. Unlike an acquisition, it is usually presented as a friendly agreement between equals.

Acquisition

B2

The act of one company purchasing most or all of another company's shares to gain control of it. It can also refer to the act of gaining a new skill, habit, or item.

Expenditure

B2

The action of spending funds, or the total amount of money spent by a person, company, or government. It is a more formal term than 'spending'.

Investment

B2

The act of putting money, effort, or time into something to make a profit or get an advantage. In finance, it specifically refers to purchasing assets like stocks, real estate, or bonds.

Profitability

B2

The degree to which a business or activity yields profit or financial gain. It is a measurement of efficiency and the ultimate success of a company's operations.

Negotiate

B2

To have formal discussions with someone in order to reach an agreement, especially in business or politics.

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