# Dividend Payment

**IRI:** https://folio.openlegalstandard.org/RQKn9DJ8Sq6C9iOXGuL8bs

## Labels

**Preferred Label:** Dividend Income

**Alternative Labels:**

- Dividend Distribution
- Equity Income
- Shareholder Distribution
- Shareholder Payment

## 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.

## Sub Class Of

- https://folio.openlegalstandard.org/RCKOcs51IQGZ9MeUqtONIlc

**Deprecated:** False