A dividend is the distribution of some of a company's earnings to a class of its shareholders. Common shareholders of dividend-paying companies are typically eligible as long as they own the stock before the ex-dividend date. Dividends may be paid out as cash or in the form of additional stock.
기업의 발생시킨 이익(당기순이익)의 일부를 주주에게 분배하는 방법
기업마다 배당 지급여부, 지급시기 등이 다름
다만, 기업의 재무상황이 안좋아지면 배당삭감 혹은 배당중지도 하는 경우도 있으니 조심
A dividend is the distribution of some of a company's earnings to a class of its shareholders. Common shareholders of dividend-paying companies are typically eligible as long as they own the stock before the ex-dividend date. Dividends may be paid out as cash or in the form of additional stock.