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NASDAQ:MSFT

Microsoft - MSFT Dividend Yield, Date & History

$284.05
+3.54 (+1.26%)
(As of 03/30/2023 12:00 AM ET)
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Today's Range
$281.48
$284.46
50-Day Range
$240.22
$284.05
52-Week Range
$213.43
$315.95
Volume
24.99 million shs
Average Volume
32.73 million shs
Market Capitalization
$2.11 trillion
P/E Ratio
31.56
Dividend Yield
0.96%
Price Target
$288.73

Dividend Summary

Dividend Yield
0.96%
Annual Dividend
$2.72
Dividend Increase
Track Record
20 Years
Annualized 3-Year
Dividend Growth
10.25%
Dividend Payout Ratio
30.22%
Next
Dividend Payment
Jun. 6
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Microsoft vs. The Competition

TypeMicrosoftComputer CompaniesNASDAQ Companies
Annual Dividend$2.72$4.69$1.19
Dividend Yield0.96%4.32%4.51%
Annualized 3-Year Dividend Growth10.25%9.92%15.07%
Track Record20 years7 years6 years

Microsoft Dividend Payout Ratio

TypePayout Ratio
Based on Trailing 12 Months of Earnings30.22%
Based on This Year's Estimates29.12%
Based on Next Year's Estimates25.86%
Based on Cashflow23.53%

Microsoft Dividend History by Quarter

AnnouncedPeriodAmountYieldEx-Dividend DateRecord DatePayable Date
3/14/2023quarterly$0.681.04%5/17/20235/18/20236/6/2023
11/29/2022quarterly$0.681.13%2/15/20232/16/20233/9/2023
9/20/2022quarterly$0.681.11%11/16/202211/17/202212/8/2022
6/14/2022quarterly$0.621.01%8/17/20228/18/20229/8/2022
3/14/2022quarterly$0.620.9%5/18/20225/19/20226/9/2022
12/7/2021quarterly$0.620.74%2/16/20222/17/20223/10/2022
9/14/2021quarterly$0.620.83%11/17/202111/18/202112/9/2021
6/16/2021quarterly$0.560.87%8/18/20218/19/20219/9/2021
3/16/2021quarterly$0.560.94%5/19/20215/20/20216/10/2021
12/2/2020quarterly$0.561.04%2/17/20212/18/20213/11/2021
9/15/2020quarterly$0.561.07%11/18/202011/19/202012/10/2020
6/17/2020quarterly$0.511.05%8/19/20208/20/20209/10/2020
3/9/2020quarterly$0.511.35%5/20/20205/21/20206/11/2020
12/4/2019quarterly$0.511.36%2/19/20202/20/20203/12/2020
9/18/2019quarterly$0.511.47%11/20/201911/21/201912/12/2019
6/12/2019Quarterly$0.461.39%8/14/20198/15/20199/12/2019
3/11/2019quarterly$0.461.63%5/15/20195/15/20196/13/2019
11/28/2018quarterly$0.461.66%2/20/20192/21/20193/14/2019
9/18/2018quarterly$0.461.63%11/14/201811/15/201812/13/2018
6/13/2018quarterly$0.421.67%8/15/20188/16/20189/13/2018
3/12/2018quarterly$0.421.73607522992663%5/16/20185/17/20186/14/2018
11/29/2017quarterly$0.422%2/14/20182/15/20183/8/2018
9/19/2017quarterly$0.422.24%11/15/201711/16/201712/14/2017
6/13/2017quarterly$0.392.22%8/15/20178/17/20179/14/2017
3/14/2017quarterly$0.392.41%5/16/20175/18/20176/8/2017
11/30/2016quarterly$0.392.64%2/14/20172/16/20173/9/2017
9/20/2016quarterly$0.392.7%11/15/201611/17/201612/8/2016
6/14/2016quarterly$0.362.86%8/16/20168/18/20169/8/2016
3/15/2016quarterly$0.362.63%5/17/20165/19/20166/9/2016
12/2/2015quarterly$0.362.58%2/16/20162/18/20163/10/2016
9/15/2015quarterly$0.363.25%11/17/201511/19/201512/10/2015
6/9/2015quarterly$0.312.67%8/18/20158/20/20159/10/2015
3/10/2015$0.315/19/20155/21/20156/11/2015
12/3/2014quarterly$0.312.54%2/17/20152/19/20153/12/2015
9/16/2014quarterly$0.312.66%11/18/201411/20/201412/11/2014
6/10/2014quarterly$0.282.72%8/19/20148/21/20149/11/2014
3/13/2014quarterly$0.282.96%5/13/20145/15/20146/12/2014
11/19/2013quarterly$0.282.99%2/18/20142/20/20143/13/2014
9/17/2013quarterly$0.283.33%11/19/201311/21/201312/12/2013
6/12/2013quarterly$0.232.65%8/13/20138/15/20139/12/2013
3/11/2013quarterly$0.233.3%5/14/20135/16/20136/13/2013
(Data available from 1/1/2013 forward)













Microsoft Dividend - Frequently Asked Questions

What is Microsoft's dividend yield?

The current dividend yield for Microsoft is 0.96%. Learn more on MSFT's dividend yield history.

How much is Microsoft's annual dividend?

The annual dividend for MSFT shares is $2.72. 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 $0.68 per share will be made to shareholders on Tuesday, June 6, 2023.

When was Microsoft's most recent dividend payment?

Microsoft's most recent quarterly dividend payment of $0.68 per share was made to shareholders on Thursday, March 9, 2023.

When is Microsoft's ex-dividend date?

Microsoft's next ex-dividend date is Wednesday, May 17, 2023.

When was Microsoft's most recent ex-dividend date?

Microsoft's most recent ex-dividend date was Wednesday, February 15, 2023.

Is Microsoft's dividend growing?

Over the past three years, the company's dividend has grown by an average of 10.25% per year.

What track record does Microsoft have of raising its dividend?

Microsoft has increased its dividend for the past 20 consecutive years.

When did Microsoft last increase or decrease its dividend?

The most recent change in the company's dividend was an increase of $0.06 on Tuesday, September 20, 2022.

What is Microsoft's dividend payout ratio?
The dividend payout ratio for MSFT is:
  • 30.22% based on the trailing year of earnings
  • 29.12% based on this year's estimates
  • 25.86% based on next year's estimates
  • 23.53% based on cash flow

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This page (NASDAQ:MSFT) was last updated on 3/31/2023 by MarketBeat.com Staff