Dividend Date

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Definition: Dividend Date


Dividend Date


Full Definition of Dividend Date


The date by which a person must own stock in a company in order to be included in any possible dividend payments during that year. For example, if a company declares that the dividend date is March 5 and an individual does not purchase shares until April 5, they would not be eligible for that year’s dividend payment. In some instances, companies pay multiple dividends during the year, so an individual may qualify for a subsequent dividend payment depending on when the shares were acquired.


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Definition Sources


Definitions for Dividend Date are sourced/syndicated and enhanced from:

  • A Dictionary of Economics (Oxford Quick Reference)
  • Oxford Dictionary Of Accounting
  • Oxford Dictionary Of Business & Management

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