Microsoft Dividend
The Dividend of Microsoft (MSFT) as of Aug 7, 2026 is 3.40 USD. In the previous year, Dividend was 3.08 USD — a change of 10.39% (higher).
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Dividend
3.40USD
YoY
10.39%
Dividend yield
0.69 %
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How much dividend does Microsoft 2026 pay?
According to the latest status from August 2026, Microsoft paid a total of 3.40 USD per share in dividends within the last 12 months. With the current Microsoft price of 492.81 USD, this corresponds to a dividend yield of 0.68 %. A dividend is paid times per year.
Microsoft currently offers a dividend yield of about 0.69%. The payout ratio is around 25% of earnings. The dividend has grown at 12.4% per year over the past 19 years.
Historical Microsoft Dividends
A dividend is paid times per year. Last year, the payout months were March, June, September and December.
| Paydate | Dividend |
|---|---|
| 9/20/2026 | 0.91USD |
| 6/21/2026 | 0.91USD |
| 3/19/2026 | 0.91USD |
| 12/20/2025 | 0.91USD |
| 9/21/2025 | 0.83USD |
| 6/15/2025 | 0.83USD |
| 3/20/2025 | 0.83USD |
| 12/21/2024 | 0.83USD |
| 9/15/2024 | 0.75USD |
| 6/15/2024 | 0.75USD |
| 3/14/2024 | 0.75USD |
| 12/15/2023 | 0.75USD |
| 9/16/2023 | 0.68USD |
| 6/17/2023 | 0.68USD |
| 3/15/2023 | 0.68USD |
| 12/16/2022 | 0.68USD |
| 9/17/2022 | 0.62USD |
| 6/18/2022 | 0.62USD |
| 3/16/2022 | 0.62USD |
| 12/17/2021 | 0.62USD |
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Is the Microsoft Dividend Safe?
Microsoft has been increasing the dividend for 19 years.
Over the past 10 years, Microsoft has increased it by an annual 10.18%.
Over a five-year period, the distribution rose by 10.22%.
Analysts expect a Dividend Increase of 3.47% for the current fiscal year.
Microsoft dividend payout ratio
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Microsoft revenue by segment
34 % Intelligent Cloud
34 % More Personal Computing
32 % Productivity & Business Processes
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Understanding Microsoft's Dividend Distributions
Microsoft’s dividends are a portion of the company’s profits distributed to shareholders. It is a critical indicator of the company’s financial health and attractiveness to investors. Dividends provide investors with a steady income stream, in addition to any profits that may come from selling the stock at a higher price than the purchase price.
Year-to-Year Comparison
Examining Microsoft's dividend distributions over the years can highlight the company’s profitability and stability. A consistent or increasing dividend payout can indicate a financially healthy company with predictable earnings, while fluctuations or reductions in dividends can suggest underlying financial or operational challenges.
Impact on Investments
Microsoft's dividend payments are an essential factor for income-focused investors. A robust dividend payout can enhance the stock’s appeal, offering regular income in addition to potential capital gains. It also can indicate the company's confidence in its future earnings, making it a significant consideration in investment decisions.
Interpreting Dividend Fluctuations
Changes in Microsoft’s dividends can result from shifts in the company’s earnings, financial policies, or reinvestment strategies. An increase in dividends often signals financial stability, while a decrease may indicate a need to conserve cash or reinvest profits to fuel growth, each scenario having different implications for investors.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Microsoft stock
Over the past 12 months, Microsoft paid a dividend of 3.40 USD . This corresponds to a dividend yield of about 0.69 %. For the coming 12 months, Microsoft is expected to pay a dividend of 4.01 USD.
The current dividend yield of Microsoft is 0.69 %.
Microsoft pays a dividend, distributed in the months of , , , .
Microsoft paid dividends every year for the past 23 years.
For the upcoming 12 months, dividends amounting to 4.01 USD are expected. This corresponds to a dividend yield of 0.82 %.
Microsoft is assigned to the 'Information technology' sector.
To receive the latest dividend of Microsoft from amounting to 0.91 USD, you needed to have the stock in your portfolio before the ex-date on .
The last dividend was paid out on .
In the year 2025, Microsoft distributed 3 USD as dividends.
The dividends of Microsoft are distributed in USD.
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