MSFT Dividend History & Yield
Microsoft Corporation · NasdaqGS
Upcoming dividend payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Nov 19, 2026 (in 72 days) | Dec 10, 2026 | $0.91 | $91.00 | Estimated |
| Thu, Feb 18, 2027 (in 163 days) | Mar 11, 2027 | $0.91 | $91.00 | Estimated |
| Thu, May 20, 2027 (in 254 days) | Jun 10, 2027 | $0.91 | $91.00 | Estimated |
| Thu, Aug 19, 2027 (in 345 days) | Sep 9, 2027 | $0.91 | $91.00 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from MSFT's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the company announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $3.64 per share.
Dividend payment history
Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual dividends per share
How much MSFT do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 330 | $162,841 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 1,649 | $814,203 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 3,297 | $1,628,407 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 0.74%. $10,000 in MSFT would currently pay about $74 a year ($6 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
MSFT dividend history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 20, 2026 | Sep 10, 2026 | $0.91 | +0.0% |
| May 21, 2026 | Jun 11, 2026 | $0.91 | +0.0% |
| Feb 19, 2026 | Mar 12, 2026 | $0.91 | +0.0% |
| Nov 20, 2025 | Dec 11, 2025 | $0.91 | +9.6% |
| Aug 21, 2025 | Sep 11, 2025 | $0.83 | +0.0% |
| May 15, 2025 | Jun 12, 2025 | $0.83 | +0.0% |
| Feb 20, 2025 | Mar 13, 2025 | $0.83 | +0.0% |
| Nov 21, 2024 | Dec 12, 2024 | $0.83 | +10.7% |
| Aug 15, 2024 | Sep 12, 2024 | $0.75 | +0.0% |
| May 15, 2024 | Jun 13, 2024 | $0.75 | +0.0% |
| Feb 14, 2024 | Mar 14, 2024 | $0.75 | +0.0% |
| Nov 15, 2023 | Dec 14, 2023 | $0.75 | +10.3% |
| Aug 16, 2023 | Sep 14, 2023 | $0.68 | +0.0% |
| May 17, 2023 | Jun 8, 2023 | $0.68 | +0.0% |
| Feb 15, 2023 | Mar 9, 2023 | $0.68 | +0.0% |
| Nov 16, 2022 | Dec 8, 2022 | $0.68 | +9.7% |
| Aug 17, 2022 | Sep 8, 2022 | $0.62 | +0.0% |
| May 18, 2022 | Jun 9, 2022 | $0.62 | +0.0% |
| Feb 16, 2022 | Mar 10, 2022 | $0.62 | +0.0% |
| Nov 17, 2021 | Dec 9, 2021 | $0.62 | +10.7% |
| Aug 18, 2021 | Sep 9, 2021 | $0.56 | +0.0% |
| May 19, 2021 | Jun 10, 2021 | $0.56 | +0.0% |
| Feb 17, 2021 | Mar 11, 2021 | $0.56 | +0.0% |
| Nov 18, 2020 | Dec 10, 2020 | $0.56 | +9.8% |
| Aug 19, 2020 | Sep 10, 2020 | $0.51 | +0.0% |
| May 20, 2020 | Jun 11, 2020 | $0.51 | +0.0% |
| Feb 19, 2020 | Mar 12, 2020 | $0.51 | +0.0% |
| Nov 20, 2019 | Dec 12, 2019 | $0.51 | +10.9% |
| Aug 14, 2019 | Sep 12, 2019 | $0.46 | +0.0% |
| May 15, 2019 | Jun 13, 2019 | $0.46 | +0.0% |
| Feb 20, 2019 | Mar 14, 2019 | $0.46 | +0.0% |
| Nov 14, 2018 | Dec 13, 2018 | $0.46 | +9.5% |
| Aug 15, 2018 | Sep 13, 2018 | $0.42 | +0.0% |
| May 16, 2018 | Jun 14, 2018 | $0.42 | +0.0% |
| Feb 14, 2018 | Mar 8, 2018 | $0.42 | +0.0% |
| Nov 15, 2017 | Dec 14, 2017 | $0.42 | +7.7% |
| Aug 15, 2017 | Sep 14, 2017 | $0.39 | +0.0% |
| May 16, 2017 | Jun 8, 2017 | $0.39 | +0.0% |
| Feb 14, 2017 | Mar 9, 2017 | $0.39 | +0.0% |
| Nov 15, 2016 | Dec 8, 2016 | $0.39 | +8.3% |
| Aug 16, 2016 | Sep 8, 2016 | $0.36 | +0.0% |
| May 17, 2016 | Jun 9, 2016 | $0.36 | +0.0% |
| Feb 16, 2016 | Mar 10, 2016 | $0.36 | +0.0% |
| Nov 17, 2015 | Dec 10, 2015 | $0.36 | +16.1% |
| Aug 18, 2015 | Sep 10, 2015 | $0.31 | +0.0% |
| May 19, 2015 | Jun 11, 2015 | $0.31 | +0.0% |
| Feb 17, 2015 | Mar 12, 2015 | $0.31 | +0.0% |
| Nov 18, 2014 | Dec 11, 2014 | $0.31 | +10.7% |
| Aug 19, 2014 | Sep 11, 2014 | $0.28 | +0.0% |
| May 13, 2014 | Jun 12, 2014 | $0.28 | +0.0% |
| Feb 18, 2014 | Mar 13, 2014 | $0.28 | +0.0% |
| Nov 19, 2013 | Dec 12, 2013 | $0.28 | +21.7% |
| Aug 13, 2013 | Sep 12, 2013 | $0.23 | +0.0% |
| May 14, 2013 | — | $0.23 | +0.0% |
| Feb 19, 2013 | — | $0.23 | +0.0% |
| Nov 13, 2012 | — | $0.23 | +15.0% |
| Aug 14, 2012 | — | $0.20 | +0.0% |
| May 15, 2012 | — | $0.20 | +0.0% |
| Feb 14, 2012 | — | $0.20 | +0.0% |
| Nov 15, 2011 | — | $0.20 | +25.0% |
| Aug 16, 2011 | — | $0.16 | +0.0% |
| May 17, 2011 | — | $0.16 | +0.0% |
| Feb 15, 2011 | — | $0.16 | +0.0% |
| Nov 16, 2010 | — | $0.16 | +23.1% |
| Aug 17, 2010 | — | $0.13 | +0.0% |
| May 18, 2010 | — | $0.13 | +0.0% |
| Feb 16, 2010 | — | $0.13 | +0.0% |
| Nov 17, 2009 | — | $0.13 | +0.0% |
| Aug 18, 2009 | — | $0.13 | +0.0% |
| May 19, 2009 | — | $0.13 | +0.0% |
| Feb 17, 2009 | — | $0.13 | +0.0% |
| Nov 18, 2008 | — | $0.13 | +18.2% |
| Aug 19, 2008 | — | $0.11 | +0.0% |
| May 13, 2008 | — | $0.11 | +0.0% |
| Feb 19, 2008 | — | $0.11 | +0.0% |
| Nov 13, 2007 | — | $0.11 | +10.0% |
| Aug 14, 2007 | — | $0.10 | +0.0% |
| May 15, 2007 | — | $0.10 | +0.0% |
| Feb 13, 2007 | — | $0.10 | +0.0% |
| Nov 14, 2006 | — | $0.10 | +11.1% |
| Aug 15, 2006 | — | $0.09 | +0.0% |
| May 15, 2006 | — | $0.09 | +0.0% |
| Feb 15, 2006 | — | $0.09 | +12.5% |
| Nov 15, 2005 | — | $0.08 | +0.0% |
| Aug 15, 2005 | — | $0.08 | +0.0% |
| May 16, 2005 | — | $0.08 | +0.0% |
| Feb 15, 2005 | — | $0.08 | +0.0% |
| Nov 15, 2004 | — | $3.08 Special | — |
| Aug 23, 2004 | — | $0.08 | -50.0% |
| Oct 15, 2003 | — | $0.16 | +100.0% |
| Feb 19, 2003 | — | $0.08 | — |
Payout risk check
MSFT scores 0/100 on our yield-trap heuristic (low risk).
No warning flags: the payout ratio, yield level, 5-year cut history and price trend all look ordinary.
This is a rule-based screen computed from public data, not a rating or a recommendation. Read our guide to yield traps for what the signals mean.
About Microsoft Corporation
Microsoft Corporation, a technology company, develops and supports a portfolio of technology solutions for individuals and businesses worldwide. Its products include operating systems, server applications, business solution applications, software development tools, desktop and server management tools, and video games; and devices, such as PCs, tablets, gaming and entertainment consoles, other intelligent devices, and related accessories.
Sector: Technology. Industry: Software - Infrastructure. First dividend on our records: Feb 19, 2003. 91 payments tracked.
MSFT dividend FAQ
When is MSFT's next ex-dividend date?
MSFT's next ex-dividend date is Nov 19, 2026 (in 72 days, estimated from its quarterly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.91 per share, expected on Dec 10, 2026.
How often does MSFT pay dividends?
MSFT pays dividends every quarter, 4 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.91 per share with an ex-date of Aug 20, 2026.
What is MSFT's dividend yield?
MSFT's trailing 12-month dividend yield is 0.74%, based on $3.64 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $493.95. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $3.64 per share, is 0.74%.
How much does MSFT pay per share?
MSFT pays about $0.91 per share each quarter, which works out to roughly $3.64 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $364.00 a year.
Has MSFT grown or cut its dividend?
MSFT has raised its annual dividend for 16 consecutive years. Over the last 5 years the regular payout has grown at 10.2% a year (+9.6% over the last year). There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years.
How many shares of MSFT do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 0.74%, you would need about 330 shares of MSFT (roughly $162,841 invested at today's price) to collect $1,200 a year, or $100 a month on average, before taxes. Payments arrive every quarter, so the monthly figure is an average.
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