Shareholders dividends refers to the distribution of earnings or profits to a company's shareholders. Synonyms for this term include shareholder payouts, investor payouts, stockholder dividends, equity payouts, and investor returns. Shareholder payouts convey the money that a shareholder receives after the company has generated revenue. Investor payouts refer to any income that investors receive from their investment in the company's stock. Stockholder dividends refer to payments made to the owners of a company's stock. Equity payouts encompass all compensation for an investor's equity share in a company, which may include dividends, stock options, and other financial rewards. Investor returns involve any financial benefit that investors receive in exchange for their investment in a company.