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dividend

[div-i-dend] / ˈdɪv ɪˌdɛnd /


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Mutual companies New York Life and MassMutual have been paying a dividend every year since the 1800s as well.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 16, 2026

The company also anticipates steady shareholder returns with a dividend payout ratio around 50% of recurring net income.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

Deciding whether to switch requires looking beyond a possible dividend check.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 16, 2026

P&G said in January that it plans to return $15 billion to shareholders in 2026, including spending $10 billion on the dividend and $5 billion in share repurchases.

From Barron's • Apr. 15, 2026

He noted how high the company’s dividend was and wondered if he should buy some of its stock for himself.

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis




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