dividend

[div-i-dend] / ˈdɪv ɪˌdɛnd /

NOUN

one's share, profit

Synonyms

STRONGEST

allowance bonus coupon gain premium proceeds remittance reward surplus

STRONG

allotment appropriation carrot check cut dispensation divvy extra gravy guerdon interest lagniappe meed pay portion prize returns taste

Antonyms

STRONGEST

loss

Example Sentences

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“The stocks do not appear stretched, and offer high dividend yields,” said the JPMorgan team.

From MarketWatch • May 26, 2026

It forecasts an average dividend yield of 8%.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 25, 2026

"The average dividend we'll pay out to an individual saver will be around £300 a year."

From BBC • May 25, 2026

Given a more moderate earnings outlook and lower dividend yield, the company’s stock appears fairly priced at 7X 2026 PE.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 25, 2026

“I thought you’d prefer a dividend of three.”

From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray

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