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[dis-kount, dis-kount, dis-kount] / ˈdɪs kaʊnt, dɪsˈkaʊnt, ˈdɪs kaʊnt /






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Shares are trading at about 18 times forward earnings, a sizable discount to the 23-times valuation they’ve had on average over the past five years.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

People might also need to decide what to do with any additional shares they get at a discount through employee stock-purchase programs.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

There is not necessarily an advantage or disadvantage to a discount to NAV.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

Employees can sometimes also get more shares through an employee stock-purchase program that typically lets workers buy up to $25,000 worth at a discount of up to 15% each year.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

But I found a kiosk where a bored-looking teen produced custom watches at a discount price.

From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller




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