Dividend Payout

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Definition: Dividend Payout


Dividend Payout


Full Definition of Dividend Payout


The amount of cash that a company sends to its shareholders in the form of dividends. The company can decide to send all profits back to its investors, or could keep a portion of it as retained earnings.


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Definition Sources


Definitions for Dividend Payout 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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