shareholder

noun

share·​hold·​er ˈsher-ˌhōl-dər 

: one that holds or owns a share in property

especially : stockholder

shareholding

ˈsher-ˌhōl-diŋ 

noun

Examples of shareholder in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Thus, the spin-off is not merely a structural reorganization but a calculated pivot to enhance operational efficiency, financial performance, and shareholder returns. —Joe Cornell, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2025

Including the discontinued unit, total net income reached $1.63 billion, while net income attributable to Sony’s shareholders from continuing operations stood at $1.75 billion, up 23% from the prior year. —Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 7 Aug. 2025

Discovery’s shareholders this AM has confirmed that Matt Reeves‘ The Batman Part II will finally start filming in the spring. —Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 7 Aug. 2025

Because that is why you were hired—to maximize shareholder returns. —John Malone, HollywoodReporter, 6 Aug. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1755, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for shareholder

• officeholder
• beholder
• bondholder
• cardholder
• freeholder
• householder
• landholder
• leaseholder
• lienholder
• placeholder
• slaveholder
• smallholder

Kids Definition

shareholder

noun

share·​hold·​er -ˌhōl-dər 

: one that owns or holds a share in property

especially : stockholder

Legal Definition

shareholder

noun

share·​hold·​er

: one that owns a share in a fund (as a mutual fund) or property

especially : stockholder see also derivative action, equity sense 4c, proxy contest

shareholding adjective or noun