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Yield 12m 0.98%
Dividends per Share 12m 3.99
Dividend Growth Rate 5y 8.06%
Overall Dividend Rating 61.28%
Yield on Cost 5y 2.39%
Payout Ratio 26.1%
Payout Frequency 12m 5
Payout Consistency 91.7%
Total Return 12m: -1.29%
#21 in Group
Total Return 5y: 135.82%
#12 in Group
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Symbol Market Cap
(USD)		 Dividend Yield Yield on Cost
QXO 5,384m 184% 212%
ATEN 1,165m 1.51% 3.77%
ORCL 388,358m 1.16% 3.54%
MSFT 2,879,180m 0.98% 2.39%
OSPN 578m 0.78% 0.76%
Highest Dividend Growth Rate in Sector
Symbol Market Cap
(USD)		 Growth Rate Payout Consistency
ATEN 1,165m 48.0% 99.0%
QXO 5,384m 29.5% 37.7%
ORCL 388,358m 10.8% 97.5%
MSFT 2,879,180m 8.06% 91.7%
PRGS 2,409m -4.76% 96.5%

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MSFT Dividend History: Last 40 Payments (USD)

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate Payout Yield
2025-05-15 2025-05-15 2025-06-12 Quarterly 0.83
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

MSFT Dividend FAQ

Does MSFT pay dividends?

Yes, as of May 2025, MSFT paid a dividend of 3.99 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-05-15.

What is the Dividend Yield of MSFT?

As of May 2025, MSFT`s dividend yield is 0.98%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 3.99 USD by the current share price of 394.04.

How often does MSFT pay dividends?

MSFT pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months (TTM), MSFT has issued 5 dividend payments.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for MSFT?

The next ex-dividend date for Microsoft (MSFT) is 2025-05-15.

What is the Dividend Growth 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 2.39%. This represents the effective dividend yield for an investor who bought Microsoft five years ago. It is calculated as the sum of all trailing 12-month dividends (3.99) divided by the purchase price five years ago (167.09):

What is the Payout Consistency of MSFT?

MSFT Payout Consistency is 91.7%.
Highly consistent: Microsoft has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments.

Does MSFT have a good Dividend Yield?

MSFT`s 0.98% Dividend Yield is considered as low.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of MSFT?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of MSFT is 26.1%. Very low - Often a strong indicator of potential dividend growth.

What is the Dividend Rating of MSFT?

MSFT`s Overall Dividend Rating is 61.28%. Ratings surpassing 60 are regarded as favorable, exceeding 75 are strong, and surpassing 85 are exceptional.

MSFT Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in MSFT`s Outstanding Shares?

Microsoft`s outstanding shares have decreased by approximately -0.39% annually over the past 5 years (Correlation: -97.5%), positively influencing stock price.

Has 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 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