MSFT Dividend History - Microsoft

Track the latest MSFT dividend history! 0.76% Dividend Yield, 8.06% Annual Growth - Explore MSFT's complete dividend history

Yield 12m 0.76%
Cash Amount 12m 3.16
Dividend Growth 5y avg 8.06%
Dividend Rating 59.70%
Yield on Cost 5y 1.93%
Payout Ratio current 25.4%
Payout Frequency 12m 3
Payout Consistency 97.2%
Total Return 12m: 2.27%
#19 in Group
Total Return 5y: 149.56%
#12 in Group

Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly

Number of Payouts Yearly

5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield

Top Dividend Payers in Systems Software
Top Dividend Yield in Peer Group
Symbol Market Cap in USD Yield Yield on Cost
MSFT 3,093,502m 0.76% 1.93%
QXO 6,019m 50.8% 94.5%
ATEN 1,595m 1.35% 3.55%
ORCL 492,265m 1.01% 3.28%
Top Dividend Grower in Peer Group
Symbol Market Cap in USD Grow Rating
MSFT 3,093,502m 8.06% 59.7%
ORCL 492,265m 10.8% 63.4%
ATEN 1,595m 48.0% 63.6%
QXO 6,019m 29.5% 70.5%

MSFT Dividend History - Last 40 Dividends (Paid in USD)

Ex-Date Record Date Payment Date Period Cash Amount Growth Rate Payout Yield
2025-02-20 2025-02-20 2025-03-13 Quarterly 0.83 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 0.18%
2024-05-15 2024-05-16 2024-06-13 Quarterly 0.75 0.18%
2024-02-14 2024-02-15 2024-03-14 Quarterly 0.75 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 0.21%
2023-05-17 2023-05-18 2023-06-08 Quarterly 0.68 0.22%
2023-02-15 2023-02-16 2023-03-09 Quarterly 0.68 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 0.21%
2022-05-18 2022-05-19 2022-06-09 Quarterly 0.62 0.24%
2022-02-16 2022-02-17 2022-03-10 Quarterly 0.62 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 0.19%
2021-05-19 2021-05-20 2021-06-10 Quarterly 0.56 0.23%
2021-02-17 2021-02-18 2021-03-11 Quarterly 0.56 0.23%
2020-11-18 2020-11-19 2020-12-10 Quarterly 0.56 9.8% 0.26%
2020-08-19 2020-08-20 2020-09-10 Quarterly 0.51 0.24%
2020-05-20 2020-05-21 2020-06-11 Quarterly 0.51 0.28%
2020-02-19 2020-02-20 2020-03-12 Quarterly 0.51
2019-11-20 2019-11-21 2019-12-12 Quarterly 0.51 10.9%
2019-08-14 2019-08-15 2019-09-12 Quarterly 0.46
2019-05-15 2019-05-16 2019-06-13 Quarterly 0.46
2019-02-20 2019-02-21 2019-03-14 Quarterly 0.46
2018-11-14 2018-11-15 2018-12-13 Quarterly 0.46 9.5%
2018-08-15 2018-08-16 2018-09-13 Quarterly 0.42
2018-05-16 2018-05-17 2018-06-14 Quarterly 0.42
2018-02-14 2018-02-15 2018-03-08 Quarterly 0.42
2017-11-15 2017-11-16 2017-12-14 Quarterly 0.42 7.7%
2017-08-15 2017-08-17 2017-09-14 Quarterly 0.39
2017-05-16 2017-05-18 2017-06-08 Quarterly 0.39
2017-02-14 2017-02-16 2017-03-09 Quarterly 0.39
2016-11-15 2016-11-17 2016-12-08 Quarterly 0.39 8.3%
2016-08-16 2016-08-18 2016-09-08 Quarterly 0.36
2016-05-17 2016-05-19 2016-06-09 Quarterly 0.36
2016-02-16 2016-02-18 2016-03-10 Quarterly 0.36
2015-11-17 2015-11-19 2015-12-10 Quarterly 0.36 16.1%
2015-08-18 2015-08-20 2015-09-10 Quarterly 0.31
2015-05-19 2015-05-21 2015-06-11 Quarterly 0.31

MSFT Dividend History - FAQ

Does MSFT pay dividends?

Yes, as of February 2025, MSFT paid a dividend of 3.16 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-02-20.

What is the Dividend Yield of MSFT?

As of February 2025, MSFT`s dividend yield is 0.76%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 3.16 USD by the current share price of 408.21.

How often does MSFT pay dividends?

MSFT pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months (TTM), MSFT has issued 3 dividend payments.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for MSFT?

The next ex-dividend date for Microsoft (MSFT) is unknown.

What is the Dividend Growth Rate of MSFT?

MSFT's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 8.06% per year.
Strong growth: Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of MSFT?

MSFT's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 1.93%. This represents the effective dividend yield for an investor who bought Microsoft five years ago. It is calculated as the trailing 12-month dividend cash amount (3.16) divided by the purchase price five years ago (163.57):

What is the Payout Consistency of MSFT?

MSFT Payout Consistency is 97.2%.
Highly consistent: Microsoft has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments.

Does MSFT have a good Dividend Yield?

MSFT`s 0.76% Dividend Yield is considered as low.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of MSFT?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of MSFT is 25.4%. Very low - Often a strong indicator of potential dividend growth.

What is the Dividend Rating of MSFT?

MSFT`s Overall Dividend Rating is 59.70%. Ratings surpassing 60 are regarded as favorable, exceeding 75 are strong, and surpassing 85 are exceptional.

Bonus Section: MSFT Outstanding Shares

What is the Trend of MSFT`s Outstanding Shares?

The Outstanding Shares of Microsoft are shrinking at a rate of -0.39% per year on average over the last 5 years. The Correlation Coefficent of the Outstanding Shares is -97.5%. Investors should be aware that the price of a stock often is positively affected by a decreasing number of shares.

Did Microsoft ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, last Stock Split was on 2003-02-18 with a factor of 2:1. This stock split increased the number of shares and lowered the price per share by a ratio of 2.
Year Number of Shares (Mill.) Growth Rate
1985 7117928600
1986 7342400000 +3.15%
1987 7583104000 +3.28%
1988 7752544000 +2.23%
1989 7450000000 -3.9%
1990 7526666700 +1.03%
1991 8760000000 +16.39%
1992 9440000000 +7.76%
1993 9633333300 +2.05%
1994 9325000000 -3.2%
1995 9583333300 +2.77%
1996 9866666700 +2.96%
1997 10672000000 +8.16%
1998 10977777800 +2.87%
1999 11076000000 +0.89%
2000 11140000000 +0.58%
2001 11112000000 -0.25%
2002 10846000000 -2.39%
2003 10899000000 +0.49%
2004 10956000000 +0.52%
2005 10638000000 -2.9%
2006 9942000000 -6.54%
2007 9503000000 -4.42%
2008 8914000000 -6.2%
2009 8951000000 +0.42%
2010 8570000000 -4.26%
2011 8465000000 -1.23%
2012 8444000000 -0.25%
2013 8395000000 -0.58%
2014 8297000000 -1.17%
2015 8051000000 -2.96%
2016 7830000000 -2.75%
2017 7710000000 -1.53%
2018 7768000000 +0.75%
2019 7691000000 -0.99%
2020 7616000000 -0.98%
2021 7555000000 -0.8%
2022 7473000000 -1.09%
2023 7468000000 -0.07%
2024 7468000000