Microsoft (MSFT) Dividend Yield, Date & History $503.04 -0.28 (-0.05%) As of 03:23 PM Eastern This is a fair market value price provided by Polygon.io. Learn more. Add Compare Share Share Dividend Stock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSustainabilityTrendsBuy This Stock Microsoft Dividend SummaryDividend Yield0.66%Annual Dividend$3.32Next Dividend Payment Sep. 11 Dividend Increase Track Record 23 YearsDividend Payout Ratio 25.66% Microsoft (MSFT) pays an annual dividend of $3.32 per share, with a dividend yield of 0.66%. The next quarterly payment of $0.83 per share is scheduled for Thursday, September 11, to investors who own the stock before the ex-dividend date of Thursday, August 21. The company currently pays out 25.66% of its earnings and 22.36% of its cash flow as dividends. Get Dividend Stock Ideas Daily Enter your email address below to receive the DividendStocks.com newsletter, a daily email that contains dividend stock ideas, ex-dividend stocks, and the latest dividend investing news. Enter your email to sign up for newsletter Sign Up Skip Charts & View Dividend HistoryMSFT Dividend Payments by QuarterDividend Payments by Quarter Chart DescriptionThe chart below displays up to four years of Microsoft's dividend payment history by quarter. The blue bars represent historical dividend payments, while the gray bars indicate future payments.Open Microsoft in Dividend Calculator MSFT Dividend Yield Over TimeDividend Yield Over Time Chart DescriptionThe chart below tracks Microsoft's dividend yield over the past four years. The line represents changes in yield by quarter, providing a clear view of trends over time.Open Microsoft in Dividend Yield Calculator Microsoft vs. The CompetitionCompare Microsoft's annual dividend, yield, and 3-year growth rate with averages for Computer and NASDAQ companies to evaluate its performance against the market.TypeMicrosoftComputer CompaniesNASDAQ CompaniesAnnual Dividend$3.32$0.04$1.34Dividend Yield0.66%3.13%4.03%Annualized 3-Year Dividend Growth0.00%0.00%0.00%Track Record23 years9 years9 yearsMicrosoft Dividend Payout RatioDividend payout ratios express the dividend as a percentage of another metric, such as earnings or cash flow, and can be used to assess dividend sustainability.TypePayout RatioBased on Trailing 12 Months of Earnings25.66%Based on This Year's Estimate25.38%Based on Next Year's Estimate22.59%Based on Cashflow22.43% Microsoft Dividend History by Quarter Custom Range 3 Months 6 Months Year-to-Date 1 Year 2 Years 3 Years 5 Years 10 Years All Time Time Frame Start Date End Date Export to Excel AnnouncedPeriodPaymentPayment ChangeYieldEx-Dividend DateRecord DatePayable Date6/10/2025quarterly$0.83 - 0.71%8/21/20258/21/20259/11/20253/11/2025quarterly$0.83 - 0.87%5/15/20255/15/20256/12/202512/3/2024quarterly$0.83 - 0.77%2/20/20252/20/20253/13/20259/16/2024quarterly$0.83+$0.0810.67%0.7%11/21/202411/21/202412/12/20246/12/2024quarterly$0.75 - 0.68%8/15/20248/15/20249/12/2024 Get the Latest News and Ratings for MSFT and Related StocksEnter your email address below to receive the latest news and analysts' ratings for Microsoft and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. 3/12/2024quarterly$0.75 - 0.72%5/15/20245/16/20246/13/202411/28/2023quarterly$0.75 - 0.78%2/14/20242/15/20243/14/20249/18/2023quarterly$0.75+$0.0710.29%0.92%11/15/202311/16/202312/14/2023This table shows Microsoft's quarterly dividend history, including payout amounts, yield, dividend changes, and key dates. Use the date filter to explore data as far back as 2013 to analyze trends over time. Microsoft Dividend - Frequently Asked Questions What is Microsoft's dividend yield? The current dividend yield for Microsoft is 0.66%. Learn more on MSFT's dividend yield history. How much is Microsoft's annual dividend? The annual dividend for MSFT shares is $3.32. Learn more on MSFT's annual dividend history. How often does Microsoft pay dividends? Microsoft pays quarterly dividends to shareholders. When is Microsoft's next dividend payment? Microsoft's next quarterly dividend payment of $0.83 per share will be made to shareholders on Thursday, September 11, 2025. When was Microsoft's most recent dividend payment? Microsoft's most recent quarterly dividend payment of $0.83 per share was made to shareholders on Thursday, June 12, 2025. When is Microsoft's ex-dividend date? Microsoft's next ex-dividend date is Thursday, August 21, 2025. When was Microsoft's most recent ex-dividend date? Microsoft's most recent ex-dividend date was Thursday, May 15, 2025. What track record does Microsoft have of raising its dividend? Microsoft has increased its dividend for the past 23 consecutive years. When did Microsoft last increase or decrease its dividend? The most recent change in the company's dividend was an increase of $0.08 on Monday, September 16, 2024. What is Microsoft's dividend payout ratio? The dividend payout ratio for MSFT is: 25.66% based on the trailing year of earnings 25.38% based on this year's estimates 22.59% based on next year's estimates 22.43% based on cash flow Is Microsoft a good dividend stock? Microsoft's dividend yield of 0.66% is lower than the average Computer and Technology company that issues a dividend. The company's 23 consecutive years of dividend growth indicate that the company has a strong committment to maintain and grow its dividend. Microsoft's dividend payout ratio of 25.66% is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75% of its earnings. Looking at the stock as a whole, market analysts rate Microsoft stock as a Moderate Buy, forecasting growth opportunities and potential value appreciation. 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