a person who owns shares in a company and therefore gets part of the company's profits and the right to vote on how the company is controlled
Stockholders will be voting on the proposed merger of the companies next week.
As a stockholder, she attended the annual meeting to vote on key decisions affecting the company.
The stockholders eagerly awaited the announcement of the annual dividends.
Being a stockholder provides both financial benefits and a voice in corporate governance.
The board considered the concerns raised by the stockholders during the interactive session.