MSFT — Microsoft Corporation
Dividend Grades
vs Technology sector| Metric | MSFT | Sector Median |
|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.73% | 2.20% |
| Dividend Growth (5Y) | 10.20% | 8.45% |
| Payout Ratio | 21.7% | 29.3% |
| Consecutive Years Paid | 24 | 1 |
| 1Y Total Return | -3.3% | 3.9% |
Grades compare this stock to Technology sector peers using percentile ranks. A+ = top 10%, F = bottom 10%. See methodology →
1-Year Growth
9.88%
3-Year Growth
10.20%
5-Year Growth
10.20%
10-Year Growth
N/A
Key Dividend Dates
Next Ex-Date
Aug 20, 2026
Next Payment
Sep 10, 2026
Last Ex-Date
May 21, 2026
Last Payment
Jun 11, 2026
Dividend History
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 20, 2026 | $0.9100 | 0.00% |
| May 21, 2026 | $0.9100 | 0.00% |
| Feb 19, 2026 | $0.9100 | 0.00% |
| Nov 20, 2025 | $0.9100 | +9.64% |
| Aug 21, 2025 | $0.8300 | 0.00% |
| May 15, 2025 | $0.8300 | 0.00% |
| Feb 20, 2025 | $0.8300 | 0.00% |
| Nov 21, 2024 | $0.8300 | +10.67% |
| Aug 15, 2024 | $0.7500 | 0.00% |
| May 15, 2024 | $0.7500 | 0.00% |
| Feb 14, 2024 | $0.7500 | 0.00% |
| Nov 15, 2023 | $0.7500 | +10.29% |
| Aug 16, 2023 | $0.6800 | 0.00% |
| May 17, 2023 | $0.6800 | 0.00% |
| Feb 15, 2023 | $0.6800 | 0.00% |
| Nov 16, 2022 | $0.6800 | +9.68% |
| Aug 17, 2022 | $0.6200 | 0.00% |
| May 18, 2022 | $0.6200 | 0.00% |
| Feb 16, 2022 | $0.6200 | 0.00% |
| Nov 17, 2021 | $0.6200 | +10.71% |
Payout Ratio (Earnings)
21.7%
SafeFCF Payout Ratio
37.2%
SafeFinancial Snapshot
| Period | EPS | FCF |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | $3.73 | $25.66B |
| Q2 2026 | $5.18 | $5.88B |
| Q3 2026 | $4.28 | $15.80B |
| Q1 2025 | $3.32 | $19.26B |
Analyst Ratings (Last 90 Days)
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About this data
Dividend data sourced from Financial Modeling Prep. Prices updated daily after market close.
Payout ratio — trailing 12-month dividends paid / trailing 12-month net income.
Consecutive years — calendar years with a higher total annual dividend than the prior year.
Growth rates — annualized, comparing the most recent full year total to the total N years prior.
For informational purposes only. Not investment advice.
Data as of August 7, 2026. Source: Financial Modeling Prep. Prices and yields updated daily after market close.