MSFT's dividend has not dropped by more than 10% at any point in the last 10 years
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MSFT dividends have increased over the last 10 years
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MSFT dividend yield vs industry/market
Current Company
0.89%
Current Industry
1.49%
MSFT dividends (0.89%) are not in the top 75% of all US listed companies
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MSFT dividends (0.89%) are not in the top 25% of all US listed companies
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MSFT dividend payout ratio
Microsoft Corp paid out 32.6% of its net income over the trailing twelve months.
Retained earnings
67.40%
Payout ratio
32.60%
MSFT earnings are sufficient to cover MSFT's dividend payouts
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MSFT dividend dates
Next dividend payment date
Mar 11, 2021
Next ex-dividend date
Feb 17, 2021
Microsoft Dividends FAQ
Does Microsoft pay a dividend?
Yes, MSFT has issued a dividend within the past 12 months.
How much is Microsoft's dividend?
MSFT pays a dividend of $2.04 per share. MSFT's annual dividend yield is 0.89%. Microsoft's dividend is lower than the US retail industry average of 1.49%, and it is lower than the US market average of 2.58%.
What is Microsoft's Dividend Payment Date?
Microsoft's next dividend payment date is on 2021-03-11, when Microsoft shareholders who owned MSFT shares before 2021-02-17 will receive a dividend payment of $0.56 per share. Add MSFT to your watchlist to be reminded of MSFT's next dividend payment.
What is Microsoft's Ex-Dividend Date?
Microsoft's upcoming ex-dividend date is on 2021-02-17. Microsoft shareholders who own MSFT stock before this date will receive Microsoft's next dividend payment of $0.56 per share on 2021-03-11. Add MSFT to your watchlist to be reminded before MSFT's ex-dividend date.
Is Microsoft's dividend stable?
Yes, MSFT's dividend has been stable for the last 10 years.
Is Microsoft's dividend showing long-term growth?
Yes, MSFT's' dividend has been growing over the last 10 years.
Does Microsoft have sufficient earnings to cover their dividend?
Yes, MSFT's past year earnings per share was $6.26, and their annual dividend per share is $2.04. MSFT's dividend payout ratio is 32.6%, which is sustainable.
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