STOCK DIVIDEND AND STOCK SPLIT
The most common method for companies to distribute wealth among shareholders is to pay dividends in the form of cash or stock. When a company has a low level of liquid cash on hand, stock dividends are typically issued in lieu of cash dividends. It is the board of directors that decides whether a dividend should be declared and in what form it should be distributed. Dividend yield is also a financial ratio that shows how much a company pays out in dividends on its shares each year, which is something investors look for in a stock.
Dividend Rate
Trailing Annual Dividend Rate
$3.00
Forward Annual Dividend Rate
$3.00
Yield
Trailing Annual Dividend Yield
0.72%
Forward Annual Dividend Yield
0.86%
Dividend Date
Dividend Date
Dec 11, 2025
Ex-dividend Date
Nov 20, 2025
0.91 %
21.19
Dividend History
| Announced | Amount | Ex-Dividend Date | Record Date | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 15, 2025 | 0.91 | Nov 20, 2025 | Nov 20, 2025 | Dec 11, 2025 |
| Jun 10, 2025 | 0.83 | Aug 21, 2025 | Aug 21, 2025 | Sep 11, 2025 |
| Mar 11, 2025 | 0.83 | May 15, 2025 | May 15, 2025 | Jun 12, 2025 |
| Dec 03, 2024 | 0.83 | Feb 20, 2025 | Feb 20, 2025 | Mar 13, 2025 |
| Sep 16, 2024 | 0.83 | Nov 21, 2024 | Nov 21, 2024 | Dec 12, 2024 |
| Jun 12, 2024 | 0.75 | Aug 15, 2024 | Aug 15, 2024 | Sep 12, 2024 |
| Mar 12, 2024 | 0.75 | May 15, 2024 | May 16, 2024 | Jun 13, 2024 |
| Nov 28, 2023 | 0.75 | Feb 14, 2024 | Feb 15, 2024 | Mar 14, 2024 |
| Sep 19, 2023 | 0.75 | Nov 15, 2023 | Nov 16, 2023 | Dec 14, 2023 |
| Jun 13, 2023 | 0.68 | Aug 16, 2023 | Aug 17, 2023 | Sep 14, 2023 |
| Mar 14, 2023 | 0.68 | May 17, 2023 | May 18, 2023 | Jun 08, 2023 |
| Nov 29, 2022 | 0.68 | Feb 15, 2023 | Feb 16, 2023 | Mar 09, 2023 |
| Sep 20, 2022 | 0.68 | Nov 16, 2022 | Nov 17, 2022 | Dec 08, 2022 |
| Jun 14, 2022 | 0.62 | Aug 17, 2022 | Aug 18, 2022 | Sep 08, 2022 |
| Mar 14, 2022 | 0.62 | May 18, 2022 | May 19, 2022 | Jun 09, 2022 |
Stock Split History
| Date | Ratio | Change Before Split | Change After Split |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 18, 2003 | 2:1 | +1.38% | -1.17% |
| Mar 29, 1999 | 2:1 | -0.45% | -0.41% |
| Feb 23, 1998 | 2:1 | -0.26% | -1.49% |
| Dec 09, 1996 | 2:1 | +2.58% | -3.03% |
| May 23, 1994 | 2:1 | -0.33% | 0 |
| Jun 15, 1992 | 3:2 | +1.74% | -3.81% |
| Jun 27, 1991 | 3:2 | +2.19% | 0 |
| Apr 16, 1990 | 2:1 | -1.62% | +2.06% |
| Sep 21, 1987 | 2:1 | -0.86% | +7.01% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) a dividend paying company?
In a company, dividends are a portion of profits paid out to shareholders - investors getting a little bit back on their investment. In particular, dividends benefit investors, especially income-seeking investors, because they provide mutual benefits both to companies and investors. Dividends are a strong indicator for a company's ability to produce profits consistently and reflect favorably on its management. Microsoft Corporation is also among the companies that regularly pay dividends.
What is MSFT's dividend yield?
Many factors affect dividend yields, including global market conditions, interest rates, and the financial status of an individual company.However, the average dividend yield for a good company is between 2% and 6%. MSFT's annual dividend yield for the trailing 12 months is 0.72.
When did MSFT last pay a dividend?
MSFT last paid dividends on 2025-12-11, with the ex-dividend date being 2025-11-20.
When was the last time MSFT stock split?
MSFT stock split took place on 18-02-2003.
How did MSFT's stock split work?
Its last split took place on Feb 18, 2003, when Microsoft Corporation went through a 2:1 split leaving the shareholder with 2 share(s) who previously owned 1 MSFT share(s).