MSFT
Microsoft
dividend history, payout ratio & dates
- Stocks
- Technology
- NASDAQ: MSFT
- Dividend
Last dividend date: May 21, 2026
Dividend yield: 0.94%
Payout ratio: 21.1%
Microsoft's last dividend was on May 21, 2026 (ex-date) with a distribution of $0.91 per share. On an annualized basis, the company has a current payout of $3.56 per share. This brings the dividend yield to 0.94% based on its recent close price.
MSFT dividend stats
vs. Technology sector
Microsoft Dividend yield
Microsoft's dividend yield of 0.94% is lower than the Technology sector, the industry and its peers average. If we compare it with the Technology sector average of 1.45%, Microsoft's dividend yield is 35% lower. The historical 5-year average of MSFT's dividend yield is 0.8%, which is less than the current one.
MSFT Dividend history
Microsoft has been paying dividends since 2003. MSFT has issued four quarterly dividends in the last twelve months. The annualized DPS has grown by 10% since one year ago. And with the stock price down by 21% from a year ago, the dividend yield has grown by 39%.
Microsoft Dividend history chart
| Ex-date | Amount | Yield (TTM) |
|---|---|---|
| May 21, 2026 | $0.91 | 0.85% |
| Feb 19, 2026 | $0.91 | 0.87% |
| Nov 20, 2025 | $0.91 | 0.71% |
| Aug 21, 2025 | $0.83 | 0.66% |
| May 15, 2025 | $0.83 | 0.72% |
| Feb 20, 2025 | $0.83 | 0.76% |
| Nov 21, 2024 | $0.83 | 0.75% |
| Aug 15, 2024 | $0.75 | 0.71% |
| May 15, 2024 | $0.75 | 0.69% |
| Feb 14, 2024 | $0.75 | 0.7% |
| Nov 15, 2023 | $0.75 | 0.75% |
| Aug 16, 2023 | $0.68 | 0.85% |
| May 17, 2023 | $0.68 | 0.85% |
| Feb 15, 2023 | $0.68 | 0.97% |
| Nov 16, 2022 | $0.68 | 1.05% |
| Aug 17, 2022 | $0.62 | 0.85% |
| May 18, 2022 | $0.62 | 0.95% |
| Feb 16, 2022 | $0.62 | 0.79% |
| Nov 17, 2021 | $0.62 | 0.68% |
| Aug 18, 2021 | $0.56 | 0.77% |
| May 19, 2021 | $0.56 | 0.9% |
| Feb 17, 2021 | $0.56 | 0.88% |
| Nov 18, 2020 | $0.56 | 0.99% |
| Aug 19, 2020 | $0.51 | 0.97% |
| May 20, 2020 | $0.51 | 1.07% |
| Feb 19, 2020 | $0.51 | 1.04% |
| Nov 20, 2019 | $0.51 | 1.26% |
| Aug 14, 2019 | $0.46 | 1.37% |
| May 15, 2019 | $0.46 | 1.43% |
| Feb 20, 2019 | $0.46 | 1.64% |
| Nov 14, 2018 | $0.46 | 1.64% |
| Aug 15, 2018 | $0.42 | 1.56% |
| May 16, 2018 | $0.42 | 1.7% |
| Feb 14, 2018 | $0.42 | 1.78% |
| Nov 15, 2017 | $0.42 | 1.92% |
| Aug 15, 2017 | $0.39 | 2.13% |
| May 16, 2017 | $0.39 | 2.2% |
| Feb 14, 2017 | $0.39 | 2.32% |
| Nov 15, 2016 | $0.39 | 2.5% |
| Aug 16, 2016 | $0.36 | 2.51% |
| May 17, 2016 | $0.36 | 2.75% |
| Feb 16, 2016 | $0.36 | 2.62% |
| Nov 17, 2015 | $0.36 | 2.44% |
| Aug 18, 2015 | $0.31 | 2.62% |
| May 19, 2015 | $0.31 | 2.54% |
| Feb 17, 2015 | $0.31 | 2.71% |
Microsoft dividend payout ratio
Payout ratio
Microsoft's payout ratio of 21.1% is below the Technology sector, the industry and its peers average. In comparison with its Technology sector average of 34%, Microsoft's payout ratio is 38% lower.
Total amount of dividends paid per financial year (from cash flow)
MSFT dividend vs peer dividends
| Name | Dividend yield | DPS | Payout ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| HPQ Hp Inc | 5.06% | $1.19 | 43.6% |
| IBM International Business Machines Corp | 2.7% | $6.73 | 58.4% |
| CSCO Cisco Systems Inc | 1.38% | $1.65 | 54.8% |
| ORCL Oracle Corp | 1.09% | $2 | 35.1% |
| MSFT Microsoft Corp | 0.94% | $3.56 | 21.1% |
| AAPL Apple Inc | 0.35% | $1.05 | 12.7% |
| GOOGL Alphabet Inc | 0.23% | $0.85 | 6.4% |
Frequently asked questions
Does Microsoft pay a dividend?
Yes, Microsoft has been paying dividends for the last 23 years.
When was MSFT's last dividend?
Microsoft's last regular dividend was on May 21, 2026 (ex-date) with the amount of $0.91 per share.
How much dividend does Microsoft pay (per share)?
On an annual basis MSFT pays $3.56 per share.
What is Microsoft's dividend yield?
Currently Microsoft's dividend yield is 0.94%.
How often does Microsoft pay dividends?
Microsoft has a quarterly dividend frequency.
What is Microsoft's dividend payout ratio?
Microsoft's dividend payout ratio is 21.1%.
Does Microsoft pay a good dividend?
Microsoft's dividend yield is less than the Technology sector average.
Special dividends are included in TTM DPS and yield.