Does Microsoft (MSFT) pay a dividend?
Yes. Microsoft pays a quarterly dividend: $3.64 per share over the last twelve months, a 0.70% yield at the $517.32 close of Oct 2, 2026. Next ex-dividend date: Nov 19, 2026 (announced), $0.98 per share. Dividend growth: +9.6% over one year and +10.2% a year over three years. 6 consecutive years of increases. Dividends take 39% of free cash flow. Our read of the dividend: confirmed (announced, or paid on schedule). Estimates, not advice.
| Ex-dividend date | Amount per share |
|---|---|
| Aug 20, 2026 | $0.91 |
| May 21, 2026 | $0.91 |
| Feb 19, 2026 | $0.91 |
| Nov 20, 2025 | $0.91 |
| Aug 21, 2025 | $0.83 |
| May 15, 2025 | $0.83 |
| Feb 20, 2025 | $0.83 |
| Nov 21, 2024 | $0.83 |