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capital stock
–noun
| 1. | the total stock authorized or issued by a corporation. |
| 2. | the book value of the outstanding shares of a corporation, including retained earnings and amounts paid in by stockholders. |
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1890–95
1890–95
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Capital Stock
The common and preferred stock a company is authorized to issue, according to their corporate charter.
Investopedia Commentary
Capital stock are normally listed on a company's balance sheet.
In financial statement analysis, an increasing capital stock account tends to be a sign of economic health since the company can use the additional proceeds to invest in projects or machinery that will increase corporate profits and/or efficiency.
Related Links
Reading The Balance Sheet
Introduction to Fundamental Analysis
Advanced Financial Statement Analysis
See also: Balance Sheet, Common Stock, Preferred Stock
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capital stock
- Any of various shares of ownership in a business. These shares include common stock of various classes and any preferred stock that is outstanding. If a firm has only a single class of capital stock outstanding, the terms common stock and capital stock are often used interchangeably. See also authorized capital stock, outstanding capital stock, stock class.
Wall Street Words: An A to Z Guide to Investment Terms by David L. Scott.
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Merriam-Webster's Dictionary of Law, © 1996 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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