A proportional distribution by a corporation of its own stock to its stockholders is called:

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A stock dividend is a distribution of a corporation's own stock as a dividend to its stockholders, in proportion to their respective holdings. This means that a stock dividend is a proportional distribution of additional shares of a corporation's stock, which is similar to a cash dividend but no actual cash is paid. Treasury stock is stock that has been issued and subsequently repurchased by the corporation. A cash dividend is a payment made by a corporation to its shareholders, in the form of cash. A property dividend is a distribution of property or other assets by a corporation to its stockholders.

A Proportional Distribution by a Corporation of Its Own Stock