1. a person who owns shares of stock in a corporation

Examples

• The stockholders will vote on the merger proposal next month.
• As a stockholder, she receives quarterly dividend payments.
• The company’s annual report is mailed to all stockholders.
• Major stockholders often have significant influence over corporate decisions.
• He became a stockholder by purchasing 100 shares of the technology company.
• The stockholders’ meeting will be held at the corporate headquarters.