stockholder

noun

stock·​hold·​er ˈstäk-ˌhōl-dər How to pronounce stockholder (audio)
: an owner of corporate stock

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The company acknowledges substantial doubt about its ability to continue as a going concern within one year due to its financial condition, including a stockholders' deficit of $10,118,000 and delinquent notes payable. Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Jan. 2025 This frustrated businesses and investors, potentially wiping out opportunities for business expansion and payouts for stockholders. Megan Poinski, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025 LiAngelo Ball has fans 'on lock' with new hit song; expected to perform at Rolling Loud What does the merger mean for stockholders? Jonathan Limehouse, USA TODAY, 7 Jan. 2025 The next step is for stockholders from both companies to vote on the merger. Joe Hindy, PCMAG, 7 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for stockholder 

Word History

First Known Use

1753, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of stockholder was in 1753

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“Stockholder.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stockholder. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.

Kids Definition

stockholder

noun
stock·​hold·​er ˈstäk-ˌhōl-dər How to pronounce stockholder (audio)
: an owner of stocks

Legal Definition

stockholder

noun
stock·​hold·​er
: an owner of corporate stock compare bondholder
stockholding noun or adjective

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