MSFT Dividend History & Analysis | 0.7% Yield

MSFT has a dividend yield of 0.7% and paid 4.31 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 0.73%
Payout Ratio 18.1%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 10.27%
Consistency Lifetime 94.2%
Yield on Cost 5y 1.85%
Payout FCF 32.6%
Streak Years 23
Dividend Rating 66.64%
Ex-Dividend in 11 days: Buy before Feb 19, 2026 to receive the next dividend.

Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly

This chart shows the yearly cash amount paid as dividends per share. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
Dividend Growth Year over Year This chart shows the annual dividend growth rate compared to the previous year.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over time. Price is displayed as gray area (left axis), yield as dark blue line (right axis), and average yield as orange dashed line.
■ Yield (right) | ■ Price (left) | ┅ Avg Yield
Total Return 12m: -2.8%
Total Return 5y: 72.4%

Top Dividend Payers in Systems Software

Top 2 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
ORCL 485,588 M 1.0% 3.39%
ATEN 1,258 M 1.33% 2.26%
Top 2 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate Consistency
ORCL 485,588 M 12.2% 97.6%
ATEN 1,258 M 4.55% 98.0%

MSFT Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of February 2026

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2026-02-19 2026-02-19 2026-03-12 Quarterly 0.91 0% N/A
2025-11-20 2025-11-20 2025-12-11 Quarterly 0.91 9.6% 0.18%
2025-08-21 2025-08-21 2025-09-11 Quarterly 0.83 0% 0.16%
2025-05-15 2025-05-15 2025-06-12 Quarterly 0.83 0% 0.18%
2025-02-20 2025-02-20 2025-03-13 Quarterly 0.83 0% 0.2%
2024-11-21 2024-11-21 2024-12-12 Quarterly 0.83 10.7% 0.2%
2024-08-15 2024-08-15 2024-09-12 Quarterly 0.75 0% 0.18%
2024-05-15 2024-05-16 2024-06-13 Quarterly 0.75 0% 0.18%
2024-02-14 2024-02-15 2024-03-14 Quarterly 0.75 0% 0.18%
2023-11-15 2023-11-16 2023-12-14 Quarterly 0.75 10.3% 0.2%
2023-08-16 2023-08-17 2023-09-14 Quarterly 0.68 0% 0.21%
2023-05-17 2023-05-18 2023-06-08 Quarterly 0.68 0% 0.22%
2023-02-15 2023-02-16 2023-03-09 Quarterly 0.68 0% 0.25%
2022-11-16 2022-11-17 2022-12-08 Quarterly 0.68 9.7% 0.28%
2022-08-17 2022-08-18 2022-09-08 Quarterly 0.62 0% 0.21%
2022-05-18 2022-05-19 2022-06-09 Quarterly 0.62 0% 0.24%
2022-02-16 2022-02-17 2022-03-10 Quarterly 0.62 0% 0.21%
2021-11-17 2021-11-18 2021-12-09 Quarterly 0.62 10.7% 0.18%
2021-08-18 2021-08-19 2021-09-09 Quarterly 0.56 0% 0.19%
2021-05-19 2021-05-20 2021-06-10 Quarterly 0.56 0% 0.23%
2021-02-17 2021-02-18 2021-03-11 Quarterly 0.56 0% 0.23%
2020-11-18 2020-11-19 2020-12-10 Quarterly 0.56 9.8% N/A
2020-08-19 2020-08-20 2020-09-10 Quarterly 0.51 0% N/A
2020-05-20 2020-05-21 2020-06-11 Quarterly 0.51 0% N/A
2020-02-19 2020-02-20 2020-03-12 Quarterly 0.51 0% N/A
2019-11-20 2019-11-21 2019-12-12 Quarterly 0.51 10.9% N/A
2019-08-14 2019-08-15 2019-09-12 Quarterly 0.46 0% N/A
2019-05-15 2019-05-16 2019-06-13 Quarterly 0.46 0% N/A
2019-02-20 2019-02-21 2019-03-14 Quarterly 0.46 274% N/A
2019-01-24 Monthly 0.123 -73.3% N/A
2018-11-14 2018-11-15 2018-12-13 Quarterly 0.46 9.5% N/A
2018-08-15 2018-08-16 2018-09-13 Quarterly 0.42 0% N/A
2018-05-16 2018-05-17 2018-06-14 Quarterly 0.42 0% N/A
2018-02-14 2018-02-15 2018-03-08 Quarterly 0.42 0% N/A
2017-11-15 2017-11-16 2017-12-14 Quarterly 0.42 7.7% N/A
2017-08-15 2017-08-17 2017-09-14 Quarterly 0.39 0% N/A
2017-05-16 2017-05-18 2017-06-08 Quarterly 0.39 0% N/A
2017-02-14 2017-02-16 2017-03-09 Quarterly 0.39 0% N/A
2016-11-15 2016-11-17 2016-12-08 Quarterly 0.39 8.3% N/A
2016-08-16 2016-08-18 2016-09-08 Quarterly 0.36 0% N/A
2016-05-17 2016-05-19 2016-06-09 Quarterly 0.36 0% N/A
2016-02-16 2016-02-18 2016-03-10 Quarterly 0.36 0% N/A
2015-11-17 2015-11-19 2015-12-10 Quarterly 0.36 16.1% N/A
2015-08-18 2015-08-20 2015-09-10 Quarterly 0.31 0% N/A
2015-05-19 2015-05-21 2015-06-11 Quarterly 0.31 0% N/A
2015-02-17 2015-02-19 2015-03-12 Quarterly 0.31 0% N/A
2014-11-18 2014-11-20 2014-12-11 Quarterly 0.31 10.7% N/A
2014-08-19 2014-08-21 2014-09-11 Quarterly 0.28 0% N/A
2014-05-13 2014-05-15 2014-06-12 Quarterly 0.28 0% N/A
2014-02-18 2014-02-20 2014-03-13 Quarterly 0.28 0% N/A

MSFT Dividend FAQ

Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ: MSFT) is a diversified technology firm that builds and supports software, cloud services, devices, and integrated solutions worldwide. Its three operating segments are Productivity & Business Processes (Microsoft 365, Teams, LinkedIn, Dynamics 365), Intelligent Cloud (Azure, GitHub, server products, enterprise services) and Personal Computing (Windows OEM licensing, Surface hardware, Xbox gaming, Bing/Edge advertising). The company distributes its offerings through OEMs, distributors, retail and online channels.

What is the Dividend Yield of MSFT?

As of February 2026, MSFT`s dividend yield is 0.73%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 4.31 USD by the current share price of 401.14.

Does MSFT pay a dividend?

As of February 2026, MSFT paid a dividend of 4.31 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-02-19 and the payout was 0.91 USD.

How often does MSFT pay dividends?

MSFT pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, MSFT has issued 5 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-02-19.

MSFT dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for MSFT for the next 4 payments are between 0.722 (-20.7%) and 0.856 (-5.9%).
This represents a significant dividend cut compared to the last payment.

Will MSFT pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.91 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-02-19. The next Ex-Dividend date for Microsoft (MSFT) is 2026-02-19.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for MSFT?

The next Ex-Dividend date for Microsoft (MSFT) is 2026-02-19.

What is the Dividend Growth of MSFT?

MSFT's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 10.3% per year.
Strong growth: MSFT's Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of MSFT?

MSFT's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 1.85%. If you bought MSFT's shares at 232.66 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (4.31 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 1.85% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of MSFT?

MSFT Payout Consistency is 94.2%. The payout consistency is a proprietary measure of how consistently a company has paid dividends over its lifetime and blends growth rate, number of dividend payments, interruptions or lowering dividends into one number.
Very consistent: Microsoft has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does MSFT have a good Dividend Yield?

MSFT`s 0.73% Dividend Yield is considered as low. This is usually a sign of a growth company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of MSFT?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of MSFT is 18.1%. Very low - Often a strong indicator of potential dividend growth.

What is the Dividend Rating of MSFT?

MSFT`s Overall Dividend Rating is 66.64%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

MSFT Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in MSFT's Outstanding Shares?

Microsoft's outstanding shares have decreased by approximately 0.05% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: -81.6%).

Slightly positive: The company is modestly reducing its share count through buybacks. This provides a small tailwind to earnings per share and dividend sustainability.

Has MSFT ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last stock split was on Feb 18, 2003 with a ratio of 2:1.

This was a forward split: Each share became 2 shares, lowering the price proportionally. The dividend per share was also adjusted downward by the same ratio, so total dividend income remained unchanged.

Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
1985 7,117,928,600
1986 7,342,400,000 +3.15%
1987 7,583,104,000 +3.28%
1988 7,752,544,000 +2.23%
1989 7,450,000,000 -3.9%
1990 7,526,666,700 +1.03%
1991 8,760,000,000 +16.39%
1992 9,440,000,000 +7.76%
1993 9,633,333,300 +2.05%
1994 9,325,000,000 -3.2%
1995 9,583,333,300 +2.77%
1996 9,866,666,700 +2.96%
1997 10,672,000,000 +8.16%
1998 10,977,777,800 +2.87%
1999 11,076,000,000 +0.89%
2000 11,140,000,000 +0.58%
2001 11,112,000,000 -0.25%
2002 10,846,000,000 -2.39%
2003 10,899,000,000 +0.49%
2004 10,956,000,000 +0.52%
2005 10,638,000,000 -2.9%
2006 9,942,000,000 -6.54%
2007 9,503,000,000 -4.42%
2008 8,914,000,000 -6.2%
2009 8,951,000,000 +0.42%
2010 8,570,000,000 -4.26%
2011 8,465,000,000 -1.23%
2012 8,444,000,000 -0.25%
2013 8,395,000,000 -0.58%
2014 8,297,000,000 -1.17%
2015 8,051,000,000 -2.96%
2016 7,830,000,000 -2.75%
2017 7,710,000,000 -1.53%
2018 7,768,000,000 +0.75%
2019 7,691,000,000 -0.99%
2020 7,616,000,000 -0.98%
2021 7,555,000,000 -0.8%
2022 7,473,000,000 -1.09%
2023 7,468,000,000 -0.07%
2024 7,468,000,000
2025 7,460,000,000 -0.11%

Key Metric Definitions

Dividend Yield
Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
Payout Ratio
Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.
Payout FCF
Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.
Growth Rate (CAGR)
Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.
Consistency
Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.
Yield on Cost
Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.
Streak
Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.
Dividend Rating
Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.

Last update: 2026-02-06 03:11