noun
dividend amount; distribution amount
Financial term for the sum paid out as dividends or distributions, typically in corporate contexts.
今期の配当額は一株あたり50円です。
The dividend amount for this term is 50 yen per share.
配当額は前年比で増加した。
The distribution amount increased compared to the previous year.
配当金 also means dividend money, often used interchangeably, but 配当額 emphasizes the exact figure.
Compound of 配当 (dividend) and 額 (amount). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the term is a straightforward financial compound.