What are dividends?

Dividends are payments that companies make to their shareholders as part of the profits obtained.

They are useful for:

• Give back to shareholders
• Generate income
• Indicate the financial health of the company
• Attract investors.

Related concepts

• Businessperson
• Shareholder
• Equity
• Shares
• What is the difference between a share and a stake?

• Annexation contract of co-founder or employee with equity