How often does MSFT pay dividends?

MSFT currently distributes every quarter, based on its recent payment history. Its most recent ex-dividend date was May 21, 2026 at $0.9100 per share.

When is MSFT's next ex-dividend date?

Based on its recent schedule, MSFT's next ex-dividend date is estimated around Aug 20, 2026, with payment around Sep 17, 2026. This is an estimate — the fund's official announcement is authoritative.

What is MSFT's dividend yield?

Over the trailing 12 months, MSFT paid $3.56 per share in distributions, a yield of about 0.9% at the current share price. High-yield fund distributions vary, so trailing yield may differ from forward yield.

What is MSFT's total return with dividends reinvested?

A $10,000 investment in MSFT on Jul 1, 2021 would be worth about $14,983 on Jul 2, 2026 with all distributions reinvested (+49.8%). Share price alone moved +43.8% over the same period.

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MSFT Dividend: Next Ex-Date, History & Total Return

Microsoft Corporation

$390.49

0.9% trailing yield

52-wk range $352.83 – $542.07

Price -20.5% over 12 months

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Next MSFT Dividend

Quarterly payer

Estimated next ex-dividend date

Aug 20, 2026

Estimated pay date

Sep 17, 2026

Estimated amount per share

$0.9100

Estimated from MSFT's recent distribution schedule (last actual ex-date: May 21, 2026 at $0.9100/share). Amounts vary each period — confirm with the fund's official announcement.

MSFT Dividend History

90 distributions since Feb 19, 2003 · trailing 12-month total $3.56/share (0.9% of current price)

Ex-dividend date	Pay date	Amount per share
May 21, 2026	Jun 21, 2026	$0.9100
Feb 19, 2026	Mar 18, 2026	$0.9100
Nov 20, 2025	Dec 20, 2025	$0.9100
Aug 21, 2025	Sep 21, 2025	$0.8300
May 15, 2025	Jun 15, 2025	$0.8300
Feb 20, 2025	Mar 19, 2025	$0.8300
Nov 21, 2024	Dec 21, 2024	$0.8300
Aug 15, 2024	Sep 15, 2024	$0.7500
May 15, 2024	Jun 15, 2024	$0.7500
Feb 14, 2024	Mar 13, 2024	$0.7500
Nov 15, 2023	Dec 15, 2023	$0.7500
Aug 16, 2023	Sep 16, 2023	$0.6800

Total distributions by year

2026 (2 payments)

$1.82/share

2025 (4 payments)

$3.40/share

2024 (4 payments)

$3.08/share

2023 (4 payments)

$2.79/share

2022 (4 payments)

$2.54/share

2021 (4 payments)

$2.30/share

2020 (4 payments)

$2.09/share

2019 (4 payments)

$1.89/share

2018 (4 payments)

$1.72/share

2017 (4 payments)

$1.59/share

2016 (4 payments)

$1.47/share

2015 (4 payments)

$1.29/share

2014 (4 payments)

$1.15/share

2013 (4 payments)

$0.97/share

2012 (4 payments)

$0.83/share

2011 (4 payments)

$0.68/share

2010 (4 payments)

$0.55/share

2009 (4 payments)

$0.52/share

2008 (4 payments)

$0.46/share

2007 (4 payments)

$0.41/share

2006 (4 payments)

$0.37/share

2005 (4 payments)

$0.32/share

2004 (2 payments)

$3.16/share

2003 (2 payments)

$0.24/share

If You Invested $10,000 in MSFT

Jul 1, 2021 to Jul 2, 2026, using actual prices and distributions

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End value with DRIP

$14,983

+49.8%

End value, dividends as cash

$14,923

+49.2% · $545 cash collected

Share price alone

+43.8%

excluding all dividends

Annualized (DRIP)

+8.4%

over 5.0 years

Historical performance. Reinvestment modeled at the closing price on the first trading day on or after each ex-dividend date. Past results do not predict future returns.

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Investment Parametersfor MSFT

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Initial Investment

$100$10,000$100K

Dividend YieldDefault: Recent payouts annualized

0%0.91%200%

Dividend Growth RateDefault: Last 3mo trend

-50%9.6%50%

Monthly Contribution

$0$500$5K

Annual Stock GrowthDefault: 12-month actual

-50%-21.8%50%

Years to Hold

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MSFT Investment Growth Projection

Projected growth and dividend income after 20 years of investing in MSFT

Total Value

$28,442

Total Dividends

$12,714

Total Contributions

$130,000

Capital Gains

-$114,272

Final Dividend Yield5.7%

Annual Income$1,633

Year-by-Year Breakdown

Detailed breakdown of your investment growth over time

Disclaimer: These calculations are hypothetical projections for educational purposes only. Actual investment returns may vary significantly due to market conditions, dividend changes, and other factors. Not financial advice - consult a qualified advisor before investing.

MSFT Income Goal Calculator

How much you would need invested today to reach a monthly income target, at the trailing 12-month payout rate

Target monthly income

Investment needed

$658,129

Shares needed

1,686

at $390.49

Effective yield used

0.9%

trailing 12 months

Based on the trailing 12-month distributions per share. Future distributions can be higher or lower; this is not a guarantee of income.

MSFT Dividend FAQ

How often does MSFT pay dividends?: MSFT currently distributes every quarter, based on its recent payment history. Its most recent ex-dividend date was May 21, 2026 at $0.9100 per share.
When is MSFT's next ex-dividend date?: Based on its recent schedule, MSFT's next ex-dividend date is estimated around Aug 20, 2026, with payment around Sep 17, 2026. This is an estimate — the fund's official announcement is authoritative.
What is MSFT's dividend yield?: Over the trailing 12 months, MSFT paid $3.56 per share in distributions, a yield of about 0.9% at the current share price. High-yield fund distributions vary, so trailing yield may differ from forward yield.
What is MSFT's total return with dividends reinvested?: A $10,000 investment in MSFT on Jul 1, 2021 would be worth about $14,983 on Jul 2, 2026 with all distributions reinvested (+49.8%). Share price alone moved +43.8% over the same period.

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Data is refreshed daily from market sources and may be delayed. Nothing on this page is investment advice. Estimates (next dividend date, amounts, breakeven timelines) are derived from historical distributions and can differ from actual fund announcements.