Dividend Payment
type: Class
preferred label: Dividend Income
alternative label: Dividend Distribution
alternative label: Equity Income
alternative label: Shareholder Distribution
alternative label: Shareholder Payment
subclass of: RCKOcs51IQGZ9MeUqtONIlc
definition: A Dividend Payment is a distribution of a portion of a company's earnings to its shareholders, typically in the form of cash or additional shares. Dividends are usually paid out regularly (e.g., quarterly) and are intended to provide a return on investment to shareholders.