shareholder
noun
share·hold·er
ˈsher-ˌhōl-dər 
: one that holds or owns a share in property
especially
: stockholder
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The Fed's stress test results are a further indication of easing regulations for Goldman, Wells, and Capital One that can free up more capital to go back to its shareholders, like us.
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Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 30 June 2025
Doing so ensures that executives’ interests are more aligned with shareholders’ interests as there is a strong correlation between improving ROIC and increasing shareholder value.
—David Trainer, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025
While Kroger has invested heavily in recent years in its eCommerce business over the last decade, Sargent said during the company's annual shareholder meeting, the retailer's best customers shop both in stores and online.
—Alexander Coolidge, USA Today, 30 June 2025
Last year, Hims & Hers said in a letter to shareholders that the company expects its weight loss offerings will contribute at least $725 million of revenue in 2025 but that treatments outside of that category will make up the majority of its sales.
—Queenie Wong, Los Angeles Times, 28 June 2025
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Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 30 June 2025
Doing so ensures that executives’ interests are more aligned with shareholders’ interests as there is a strong correlation between improving ROIC and increasing shareholder value.
—David Trainer, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025
While Kroger has invested heavily in recent years in its eCommerce business over the last decade, Sargent said during the company's annual shareholder meeting, the retailer's best customers shop both in stores and online.
—Alexander Coolidge, USA Today, 30 June 2025
Last year, Hims & Hers said in a letter to shareholders that the company expects its weight loss offerings will contribute at least $725 million of revenue in 2025 but that treatments outside of that category will make up the majority of its sales.
—Queenie Wong, Los Angeles Times, 28 June 2025
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“Shareholder.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shareholder. Accessed 5 Jul. 2025.
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shareholder
noun
share·hold·er
-ˌhōl-dər
: one that owns or holds a share in property
especially
: stockholder
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