How often does MSFT pay dividends?

MSFT currently distributes every quarter, based on its recent payment history. Its most recent ex-dividend date was Aug 20, 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 Nov 19, 2026. This is an estimate. The fund's announcement sets the actual dates.

What is MSFT's dividend yield?

Over the trailing 12 months, MSFT paid $3.64 per share, a trailing 12-month yield of 0.7% at the current share price. The recent payout yield, from the latest payments annualized, is 0.7%. The two yields differ when recent payments are larger or smaller than a year ago.

What is MSFT's total return with dividends reinvested?

A $10,000 investment in MSFT on Oct 12, 2021 would be worth about $19,336 on Oct 13, 2026 with all distributions reinvested (+93.4%). Share price alone moved +85.6% over the same period.

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

Microsoft Corporation

Price: $543.45
Trailing 12-month yield: 0.7%
Recent payout yield: 0.7%
Next ex-date: Nov 19, 2026; Estimated

52-week range $352.83–$543.45 · +5.7% over 12 months · Data as of Oct 14, 2026

Next MSFT Dividend

EstimatedQuarterly payer

Estimated next ex-dividend date

Nov 19, 2026

Estimated pay date

—

Estimated amount per share

$0.9100

Estimated from MSFT's recent distribution schedule (last actual ex-date: Aug 20, 2026 at $0.9100/share). Amounts vary each period — confirm with the fund's official announcement.

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MSFT Dividend History

91 distributions since Feb 19, 2003 · trailing 12-month total $3.64/share (0.7% of current price)

Ex-dividend date	Pay date	Amount per share
Aug 20, 2026	—	$0.9100
May 21, 2026	—	$0.9100
Feb 19, 2026	—	$0.9100
Nov 20, 2025	—	$0.9100
Aug 21, 2025	—	$0.8300
May 15, 2025	—	$0.8300
Feb 20, 2025	—	$0.8300
Nov 21, 2024	—	$0.8300
Aug 15, 2024	—	$0.7500
May 15, 2024	—	$0.7500
Feb 14, 2024	—	$0.7500
Nov 15, 2023	—	$0.7500

Total distributions by year

2026 (3 payments)

$2.73/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

Amounts are adjusted for any share splits or reverse splits, so payments before a split can differ from the amounts the fund announced at the time.

If You Invested $10,000 in MSFT

Oct 12, 2021 to Oct 13, 2026, using actual prices and distributions

Show cash-dividend line

End value with DRIP

$19,336

+93.4%

End value, dividends as cash

$19,073

+90.7% · $518 cash collected

Share price alone

+85.6%

excluding all dividends

Annualized (DRIP)

+14.1%

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.

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

$895,797

Shares needed

1,649

at $543.45

Effective yield used

0.7%

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 Aug 20, 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 Nov 19, 2026. This is an estimate. The fund's announcement sets the actual dates.
What is MSFT's dividend yield?: Over the trailing 12 months, MSFT paid $3.64 per share, a trailing 12-month yield of 0.7% at the current share price. The recent payout yield, from the latest payments annualized, is 0.7%. The two yields differ when recent payments are larger or smaller than a year ago.
What is MSFT's total return with dividends reinvested?: A $10,000 investment in MSFT on Oct 12, 2021 would be worth about $19,336 on Oct 13, 2026 with all distributions reinvested (+93.4%). Share price alone moved +85.6% over the same period.

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Data as of Oct 14, 2026 (quotes delayed 15+ minutes). Data is refreshed daily from market sources. 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. See how these numbers are calculated.