Stockholders (or shareholders)

Definition

Stockholders are individuals or entities that own one or more shares of stock in a corporation, giving them partial ownership of that company. As part owners, they often have voting rights on corporate decisions and may receive dividends from the company's profits.

Related terms

Dividends:

Profits paid out to shareholders by a corporation based on the number of shares they own.

Voting Rights:

The privilege stockholders have to vote on key corporate matters, such as electing board members.

Corporation:

A legal entity that is separate and distinct from its owners, who are protected from personal liability for the debts and obligations of the business