stockholder

American  

[stok-hohl-der] / ˈstɒkˌhoʊl dər /

noun

1. Also called stockowner.  a holder or owner of stock in a corporation.

2. Australian. an owner of livestock, as a rancher.

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stockholder British  

/ ˈstɒkˌhəʊldə /

noun

1. an owner of corporate capital stock

2. a person who keeps livestock

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Other Word Forms

• stockholding noun

Etymology

Origin of stockholder

First recorded in 1745–55; stock + holder

Example Sentences

Only 11% of the proposals that proceeded to a vote in the 2025 proxy season gained majority support from voting stockholders.

From The Wall Street Journal

The company’s digital intelligence “is a true force multiplier that will support durable value with profitable growth, higher margins, stronger cash generation, and increased returns for our stockholders.”

From Barron's

The dividend is payable on March 6 to stockholders of record on Feb. 20, the company said.

From The Wall Street Journal

Paramount also has filed proxy materials to ask Warner shareholders to reject the Netflix deal at an upcoming stockholder meeting.

From Los Angeles Times

“Our 2026 and long-term guidance—which represents sustained, accelerated revenue growth and margin expansion—reflected the Board’s confidence in our ability to enhance stockholder value,” the CoStar spokesperson said.

From Barron's

Related Words

• banker
• lender
• shareholder
• venture capitalist