shareholder

[ shair-hohl-der ]

noun

1. a holder or owner of shares, share, especially in a company or corporation.

shareholder

/ ˈʃɛəˌhəʊldə /

noun

1. the owner of one or more shares in a company

Other Words From

• shareholding noun
• non·shareholder noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of shareholder¹

First recorded in 1785–95; share ¹ + holder

Example Sentences

Russ Mould, investment director at AJ Bell, said the pick had “spooked” shareholders, despite questions about how the new administration might pursue its threats.

From BBC

“It’s more reinforcing,” said Doyle, who is also a small shareholder in Disney.

From Los Angeles Times

“The government role is extremely important and one that they haven’t been successfully fulfilling, quite frankly,” Woods said, arguing that his company must balance its environmental responsibilities with earning profits for their shareholders.

From Salon

In a shareholder letter, Rivian attributed the revenue drop to a production disruption and “a more challenging consumer environment.”

From Los Angeles Times

The billionaire who has attracted the most attention as the election draws to a close is Elon Musk, the owner of the spacecraft company SpaceX and controlling shareholder of EV-maker Tesla.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• bondholder
• investor