dividend on: meaning, definition, pronunciation and examples
B2/C1Formal/Business/Financial
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What does “dividend on” mean?
The distribution of a portion of a company's earnings to its shareholders, proportional to their holdings.
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Meaning and Definition
The distribution of a portion of a company's earnings to its shareholders, proportional to their holdings.
A sum of money paid regularly (e.g., quarterly, annually) to shareholders out of a company's profits. In broader terms, a benefit or advantage resulting from an action or investment.
Dialectal Variation
British vs American Usage
Differences
Concept and usage are identical. Minor differences in financial jargon and reporting conventions exist (e.g., UK 'interim' and 'final' dividends; US 'quarterly dividends').
Connotations
Identical: implies profitability, shareholder return, and corporate health.
Frequency
Equally common in both varieties within financial contexts.
Grammar
How to Use “dividend on” in a Sentence
dividend on + [noun phrase]to declare/pay a dividend on + [noun phrase]to receive a dividend on + [noun phrase]Vocabulary
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Examples
Examples of “dividend on” in a Sentence
verb
British English
- The company is due to dividend on its A-shares next month.
American English
- The corporation will dividend on its common stock in Q4.
adjective
British English
- The dividend-on-shares policy is under review.
American English
- Investors sought dividend-on-stock information.
Usage
Meaning in Context
Business
The board announced a dividend on ordinary shares of 15p per share.
Academic
The study examined the correlation between dividend on equity and firm growth.
Everyday
She was pleased with the dividend on her small investment.
Technical
The accrued dividend on the cumulative preferred shares must be paid before any distribution to common stockholders.
Vocabulary
Synonyms of “dividend on”
Vocabulary
Antonyms of “dividend on”
Watch out
Common Mistakes When Using “dividend on”
- Incorrect preposition: 'dividend for the shares' (use 'on').
- Plural agreement: 'The dividend on these shares are high' (correct: 'is high').
- Confusing with 'interest on a loan'.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
It's a phrase consisting of the noun 'dividend' and the preposition 'on'. The core term is 'dividend'.
Yes, frequently. 'Dividend' alone is common (e.g., 'declare a dividend'). 'On' is added to specify the asset (e.g., 'a dividend on common stock').
It means to produce a beneficial or advantageous result in the future, as a reward for earlier effort (e.g., 'Her hard work paid dividends when she got the promotion').
A dividend is a distribution of corporate profits to shareholders (owners). Interest is a charge for borrowed money, paid to lenders. Dividends are not guaranteed; interest typically is.
The distribution of a portion of a company's earnings to its shareholders, proportional to their holdings.
Dividend on is usually formal/business/financial in register.
Dividend on: in British English it is pronounced /ˈdɪvɪdend ɒn/, and in American English it is pronounced /ˈdɪvɪdend ɑːn/. Tap the audio buttons above to hear it.
Phrases
Idioms & Phrases
- “pay dividends (figurative)”
Learning
Memory Aids
Mnemonic
Think: DIVIDE the profits with shareholders, sending them a share ON their investment.
Conceptual Metaphor
PROFIT IS A HARVEST (reaping dividends from sown capital).
Practice
Quiz
Which preposition typically follows 'dividend' when specifying the associated asset?