stockholder

noun

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

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Fubo stockholders must also approve the deal at a meeting of shareholders, date still to come, the company said in a preliminary proxy filed with the SEC today. Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 28 July 2025 Moreover, much like Starboard, Maffei is an economic animal who prioritizes stockholder return and is likely aligned with Starboard in recognizing the company’s current undervaluation and value accretive opportunities. Kenneth Squire, CNBC, 12 July 2025 Mertz’s term as a Netflix director became effective June 22, 2025, for a term expiring at the company’s 2026 annual meeting of stockholders. Todd Spangler, Variety, 24 June 2025 The Braves are also owned by Liberty, and Buffett got his MLB shares through a non-cash dividend for Formula 1 stockholders. Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 4 May 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 7 Aug. 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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