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special dividend

American  

noun

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


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Costco, a growth stock trading at over 45 times forward earnings, holds $18 billion in cash, fueling speculation for another special dividend.

From Barron's Apr. 16, 2026

The U.K. engineering company on Friday said it would return some of the cash from the disposal via a tender offer or special dividend.

From The Wall Street Journal Mar. 20, 2026

Concerns include lower online membership renewal rates, investor expectations for a special dividend, and the stock’s high valuation.

From Barron's Mar. 5, 2026

The company announced a $15 special dividend in December 2023 that was paid the following month.

From Barron's Mar. 5, 2026

A regular dividend of two shillings per share, and a special dividend of as much more was declared, aggregating in all £30,000.

From The Wedge of Gold by Goodwin, C. C.

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