udbytte

Udbytte is a Danish term meaning yield, return, or benefit. It is used in several contexts to describe the result or production obtained from a resource, investment, or activity. In finance it most commonly denotes the payment a company makes to its shareholders, typically as cash or additional shares. The size and timing of udbytte are determined by the company’s board and depend on profits, liquidity, and policy. The udbytteprocent (dividend yield) is the annual dividend per share divided by the share price, and is used to assess the return relative to the investment. Taxes and ex-dividend dates influence when investors receive the payment.

In agriculture and natural resources, udbytte refers to yield—the amount of harvest produced per unit area or per plant. Common measures include tons per hectare or kilograms per acre, and yields are influenced by climate, soil, crop variety, and farming practices. Measuring udbytte helps farmers assess productivity and optimize inputs.

In a broader sense, udbytte can describe the usefulness, gains, or benefits derived from any operation, project, or decision. The term emphasizes the tangible return on effort, capital, or time, and is often weighed against cost or risk when evaluating outcomes.