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special dividend

American  

noun

  1. a dividend paid to stockholders in addition to the regular dividend.


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Analysts say they are looking for a possible announcement of a special dividend from the retailer.

From Barron's ● Sep. 16, 2026

Management confirmed that it was considering fixed and special dividend payouts.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 19, 2026

Management said that any remaining amounts unutilized under the program could be returned to shareholders through a special dividend per share to be proposed after 2027, they add.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 9, 2026

The company raised its dividend in April, and some strategists see the potential for a special dividend on the horizon, as the Costco dukes it out with the government over tariffs.

From Barron's ● May 28, 2026

When finally it has cooked down to a crust in the bottom of the dish, this is forked out by the host and divided among the guests as a very special dividend.

From The Complete Book of Cheese by Robert Carlton Brown

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