MSFT Dividend History & Analysis | 0.8% Yield
MSFT has a dividend yield of 0.8% and paid 0.26 CAD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.
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| SYMBOL | MARKET CAP USD | YIELD TTM | YIELD ON COST 5y |
|---|---|---|---|
| OSPN NASDAQ OneSpan |
747 M | 4.05% | 2.57% |
| GEN NASDAQ Gen Digital |
17,437 M | 1.99% | 2.22% |
| NTAP NASDAQ NetApp |
39,123 M | 1.53% | 2.56% |
| ORCL NYSE Oracle |
423,076 M | 1.32% | 2.24% |
| VRSN NASDAQ VeriSign |
27,557 M | 1.24% | 1.41% |
| ATEN NYSE A10 Network |
1,873 M | 1.08% | 1.52% |
| MSFT NASDAQ Microsoft |
3,936,579 M | 0.81% | 1.13% |
| MSFT TO Microsoft CDR (CAD Hedged) |
3,626,471 M | 0.82% | 1.05% |
| SYMBOL | MARKET CAP USD | GROWTH RATE | CONSISTENCY |
|---|---|---|---|
| ORCL NYSE Oracle |
423,076 M | 12.51% | 100.0% |
| MSFT NASDAQ Microsoft |
3,936,579 M | 10.16% | 100.0% |
| OSPN NASDAQ OneSpan |
747 M | 8.61% | 100.0% |
| MSFT TO Microsoft CDR (CAD Hedged) |
3,626,471 M | 8.28% | 100.0% |
| VRSN NASDAQ VeriSign |
27,557 M | 5.35% | 100.0% |
| NTAP NASDAQ NetApp |
39,123 M | 1.37% | 99.0% |
| ATEN NYSE A10 Network |
1,873 M | 3.11% | 98.3% |
MSFT Dividend History
Dividend Monthly Return EX date, 5 years of data
Average monthly dividend return by ex-dividend date. The score below shows reliability based on how consistently dividends were paid in that month.
| EX-DATE | RECORD | PAYMENT | PERIOD | DIV/SHARE | GROWTH | PAYOUT YIELD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-11-19 | 2026-11-19 | 2026-12-17 | Quarterly | 0.0682 | +6.5% | N/A |
| 2026-08-20 | 2026-08-20 | 2026-09-17 | Quarterly | 0.064 | 0% | 0.19% |
| 2026-05-21 | 2026-05-21 | 2026-06-18 | Quarterly | 0.064 | -1.5% | 0.21% |
| 2026-02-19 | 2026-02-19 | 2026-03-19 | Quarterly | 0.065 | 0% | 0.23% |
| 2025-11-20 | 2025-11-20 | 2025-12-18 | Quarterly | 0.065 | +8.3% | 0.19% |
| 2025-08-21 | 2025-08-21 | 2025-09-18 | Quarterly | 0.06 | 0% | 0.17% |
| 2025-05-15 | 2025-05-15 | 2025-06-19 | Quarterly | 0.06 | -1.6% | 0.18% |
| 2025-02-20 | 2025-02-20 | 2025-03-20 | Quarterly | 0.061 | 0% | 0.2% |
| 2024-11-21 | 2024-11-21 | 2024-12-19 | Quarterly | 0.061 | +10.9% | 0.2% |
| 2024-08-15 | 2024-08-15 | 2024-09-19 | Quarterly | 0.055 | 0% | 0.18% |
| 2024-05-15 | 2024-05-16 | 2024-06-20 | Quarterly | 0.055 | 0% | 0.18% |
| 2024-02-14 | 2024-02-15 | 2024-03-21 | Quarterly | 0.055 | 0% | 0.18% |
| 2023-11-15 | 2023-11-16 | 2023-12-21 | Quarterly | 0.055 | +7.8% | 0.2% |
| 2023-08-16 | 2023-08-17 | 2023-09-21 | Quarterly | 0.051 | +2% | 0.21% |
| 2023-05-17 | 2023-05-18 | 2023-06-15 | Quarterly | 0.05 | -3.8% | 0.21% |
| 2023-02-15 | 2023-02-16 | 2023-03-16 | Quarterly | 0.052 | 0% | 0.26% |
| 2022-11-16 | 2022-11-17 | 2022-12-15 | Quarterly | 0.052 | +8.3% | 0.29% |
| 2022-08-17 | 2022-08-18 | 2022-09-15 | Quarterly | 0.048 | +5.1% | 0.22% |
| 2022-05-18 | 2022-05-19 | 2022-06-16 | Quarterly | 0.0457 | -3.3% | 0.23% |
| 2022-02-16 | 2022-02-17 | 2022-03-17 | Quarterly | 0.0472 | +0.1% | 0.21% |
| 2021-11-17 | 2021-11-18 | 2021-12-16 | Quarterly | 0.0472 | 0% | 0.18% |
MSFT Dividend FAQ
As of November 2026, MSFT's dividend yield is 0.82%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 0.26 CAD by the current share price of 35.28.
As of November 2026, MSFT paid a dividend of 0.26 CAD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-11-19 and the payout was 0.06815 CAD.
MSFT pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, MSFT has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-11-19.
Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for MSFT for the next payments are between 0.067 (-1.7%) and 0.07 (+2.7%). This suggests the dividend will remain relatively stable. The expected Yield for the next 12 months is about 0.78%.
The latest dividend paid per share was 0.06815 CAD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-11-19. The next Ex-Dividend date for Microsoft CDR (CAD (MSFT) is 2026-11-19.
The next Ex-Dividend date for Microsoft CDR (CAD (MSFT) is 2026-11-19.
MSFT's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 8.28% per year. Strong growth: MSFT's dividend growth is outpacing inflation.
MSFT's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 1.05%. If you bought MSFT's shares at 24.65 CAD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (0.26 CAD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 1.05% of your original purchase price.
MSFT Payout Consistency is 100.0%. 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 CDR (CAD has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.
MSFT's 0.82% Dividend Yield is considered as low. This is usually a sign of a growth company.
The Dividend Payout Ratio of MSFT is 20.7%. Very low - Often a strong indicator of potential dividend growth.
MSFT's Overall Dividend Rating is 58.97%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.
MSFT Outstanding Shares Analysis
Key Metric Definitions
Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.
Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.
Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.
Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.
Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.
Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.
Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.
Last update: 2026-10-29 02:38 UTC