Dividend Details

Microsoft Announces Upcoming Dividend Payment and Yield

Dividend Details:

Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) has announced plans to pay a quarterly dividend of $0.75 per share to its shareholders. This dividend will be payable on May 11, 2023, to shareholders of record as of April 28, 2023.

Dividend History and Yield:

Microsoft has paid dividends to its shareholders for many decades. The current annual dividend payout ratio is approximately 2.7%. This means that Microsoft currently distributes about 2.7% of its annual net income as dividends to shareholders.

The dividend yield for Microsoft stock is currently around 0.9%. This yield is calculated by dividing the annual dividend per share by the current stock price. Microsoft's dividend yield has been relatively stable in recent years, ranging between 0.8% and 1.2%.

Dividend Growth:

Microsoft has a long history of increasing its dividend payments over time. The company has increased its dividend every year for the past 14 years. This consistent dividend growth has made Microsoft a popular stock for income-oriented investors.

Investors should note that dividend payments are not guaranteed and are subject to change at the discretion of the company's board of directors. However, Microsoft's strong financial performance and commitment to returning value to shareholders make it likely that the company will continue to pay dividends in the future.