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

And for shareholders, the financial risks and rewards should be measured too, as the legal and regulatory environment is changing. —Pamela N. Danziger, Forbes, 1 Jan. 2025

Between the lines: The big oil companies are focused on meeting customer demand and maximizing shareholder value, per Axios' Andrew Freedman. —Mike Allen, Axios, 31 Dec. 2024

Hong Kong–based Oasis Management, an activist fund with a reputation for demanding aggressive changes at Japanese companies, is a major shareholder in DIC Corp. —George Nelson, ARTnews.com, 28 Dec. 2024

More:Honda, Nissan merger 'like two weak swimmers helping each other'; analysts see risks Smaller Mitsubishi Motors, in which Nissan is top shareholder, was also considering joining and would make a decision by the end of January, the companies said. —Kantaro Komiya, Detroit Free Press, 24 Dec. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1755, in the meaning defined above

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