MSFT (NASDAQ) - Dividend History and Outstanding Shares
Outstanding Shares
Outstanding Shares 10 Years Trend:
the Outstanding Shares of Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) are shrinking at a rate of -1.06% per year on average over the last 10
years.
The Correlation Coefficent of the Outstanding Shares is -95.56%.
This correlation quantifies the strength and direction of the relationship between stock splits, issuing new shares, and share buybacks.
Growth Rate: -1.06% / Correlation: -95.56%: Investors prefer a decreasing number of outstanding shares as it can enhance EPS, increase the demand for shares and demonstrate management's commitment to shareholder value.
Stock Splits: Last Stock Split 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.
Growth Rate: -1.06% / Correlation: -95.56%: Investors prefer a decreasing number of outstanding shares as it can enhance EPS, increase the demand for shares and demonstrate management's commitment to shareholder value.
Stock Splits: Last Stock Split 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 |
---|---|---|
2023 | 7462 | -0.15% |
2022 | 7473 | -1.09% |
2021 | 7555 | -0.8% |
2020 | 7616 | -0.98% |
2019 | 7691 | -0.99% |
2018 | 7768 | +0.75% |
2017 | 7710 | -1.53% |
2016 | 7830 | -2.75% |
2015 | 8051 | -2.96% |
2014 | 8297 | -1.17% |
2013 | 8395 | -0.58% |
2012 | 8444 | -0.25% |
2011 | 8465 | -1.23% |
2010 | 8570 | -4.26% |
2009 | 8951 | +0.42% |
2008 | 8914 | -6.2% |
2007 | 9503 | -4.42% |
2006 | 9942 | -6.54% |
2005 | 10638 | -2.9% |
2004 | 10956 | +0.52% |
2003 | 10899 | +0.16% |
2002 | 10882 | -2.07% |
2001 | 11112 | -0.25% |
2000 | 11140 | +0.58% |
1999 | 11076 | +0.89% |
1998 | 10977.78 | +2.87% |
1997 | 10672 | +8.16% |
1996 | 9866.67 | +2.96% |
1995 | 9583.33 | +2.77% |
1994 | 9325 | -3.2% |
1993 | 9633.33 | +2.05% |
1992 | 9440 | +7.76% |
1991 | 8760 | +16.39% |
1990 | 7526.67 | +1.03% |
1989 | 7450 | -3.9% |
1988 | 7752.54 | +2.23% |
1987 | 7583.1 | +3.28% |
1986 | 7342.4 | +3.15% |
1985 | 7117.93 |
Dividend Yields & Ratings
Overall Dividend Rating | 7.31 | ||
Dividends Paid TTM | 2.79 | Yield TTM | 0.74% |
Dividends Paid Average 5y | 2.32 | Yield Average 5y | 0.61% |
Growth Rate 5y | 8.11% | Yield on Cost 5y | 2.62% |
Payout Consistency all time | 96.8% | First Payout | 2003-02-19 |
Compare MSFT Dividends with its Industry Peers |
Last 25 Dividends (Paid in USD)
Date | Period | Dividend Rate | Growth |
---|---|---|---|
2023-11-15 | Quarterly | 0.75 | 10.3% |
2023-08-16 | Quarterly | 0.68 | |
2023-05-17 | Quarterly | 0.68 | |
2023-02-15 | Quarterly | 0.68 | |
2022-11-16 | Quarterly | 0.68 | 9.7% |
2022-08-17 | Quarterly | 0.62 | |
2022-05-18 | Quarterly | 0.62 | |
2022-02-16 | Quarterly | 0.62 | |
2021-11-17 | Quarterly | 0.62 | 10.7% |
2021-08-18 | Quarterly | 0.56 | |
2021-05-19 | Quarterly | 0.56 | |
2021-02-17 | Quarterly | 0.56 | |
2020-11-18 | Quarterly | 0.56 | 9.8% |
2020-08-19 | Quarterly | 0.51 | |
2020-05-20 | Quarterly | 0.51 | |
2020-02-19 | Quarterly | 0.51 | |
2019-11-20 | Quarterly | 0.51 | 10.9% |
2019-08-14 | Quarterly | 0.46 | |
2019-05-15 | Quarterly | 0.46 | |
2019-02-20 | Quarterly | 0.46 | |
2018-11-14 | Quarterly | 0.46 | 9.5% |
2018-08-15 | Quarterly | 0.42 | |
2018-05-16 | Quarterly | 0.42 | |
2018-02-14 | Quarterly | 0.42 | |
2017-11-15 | Quarterly | 0.42 |
- MSFT`s 0.74% Dividend Yield is calculated by dividing the dividend payments of the last 12-Months (TTM) of 2.79 USD by the current stock price.
- 2.62% Yield on Cost is a metric for long-term investors, reflecting the current dividend yield of 0.74% compared to a 5-Year old purchase price. This metric helps investors assess the income growth potential of their investments over time.
- The 96.8% Payout Consistency of MSFT Dividends gauges Stability (Values above 80%) or Fragility (Values under 60%).
- The Average Dividend Growth Rate of 8.11% per year in the last 5-Years showcases MSFT`s commitment to shareholders. Steady or increasing dividends over time can be a sign of a healthy financial outlook.
The Overall Dividend Rating of 7.31 is quantified on a scale from 0 to +10.
Ratings surpassing 5 are regarded as favorable, while those exceeding 7.5 are exceptionally strong. The calculations includes the above mentioned: Yield, Yield on Cost, Consistency of Dividend Payment and Growth Rate/CAGR over time.