Microsoft (MSFT) Dividend Yield, Date & History $436.60 -0.43 (-0.10%) (As of 12/20/2024 05:45 PM ET) Add Compare Share Share Dividend Stock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSustainabilityTrends Microsoft Dividend SummaryDividend Yield0.76%Annual Dividend$3.32Next Dividend Payment Mar. 13 Annualized 3-Year Dividend Growth 10.11%Dividend Payout Ratio 27.39% Microsoft (MSFT) pays an annual dividend of $3.32 per share, with a dividend yield of 0.76%. The next quarterly payment of $0.83 per share is scheduled for Thursday, March 13, to investors who own the stock before the ex-dividend date of Thursday, February 20. The company currently pays out 27.39% of its earnings and 22.90% of its cash flow as dividends. 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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$0.03$1.31Dividend Yield0.76%2.78%4.23%Annualized 3-Year Dividend Growth10.11%12.57%14.22%Microsoft 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 Earnings27.39%Based on This Year's Estimate25.68%Based on Next Year's Estimate22.46%Based on Cashflow22.90% 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 AnnouncedPeriodPaymentPayment ChangeYieldEx-Dividend DateRecord DatePayable Date12/3/2024quarterly$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%11/15/202311/16/202312/14/20236/13/2023quarterly$0.68 - 0.81%8/16/20238/17/20239/14/20233/14/2023quarterly$0.68 - 1.04%5/17/20235/18/20236/8/2023This table shows Microsoft's quarterlydividend 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 0.76%. 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, March 13, 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, December 12, 2024. When is Microsoft's ex-dividend date? Microsoft's next ex-dividend date is Thursday, February 20, 2025. When was Microsoft's most recent ex-dividend date? Microsoft's most recent ex-dividend date was Thursday, November 21, 2024. Is Microsoft's dividend growing? Over the past three years, the company's dividend has grown by an average of 10.11% per year. 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: 27.39% based on the trailing year of earnings 25.68% based on this year's estimates 22.46% based on next year's estimates 22.90% based on cash flow Is Microsoft a good dividend stock? Microsoft's dividend yield of 0.76% is lower than the average Computer and Technology company that issues a dividend. Microsoft's dividend payout ratio of 27.39% 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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