Cash distribution of a company's earnings to stockholders

A) Cash dividend
B) Date of record
C) Stock Dividends Distributable
D) Date of declaration
E) Treasury stock
F) Preferred stock
G) Date of payment
H) Paid-In Capital in Excess of Par

Cash Dividend

This is a payment made by a company out of its earnings to its shareholders, usually in the form of cash.

Earnings

The amount of profit that a company generates during a specific period, which can be used to measure the company's financial health and profitability.

Stockholders

Individuals or entities that own shares of stock in a corporation, having ownership interest in the company.