For how long has Microsoft been paying dividends and how much has it paid in total?

Microsoft has been paying dividends for 22 years, from 2003 to 2025. Over this period, the company has distributed a total of US$24.16 per share in dividends to its shareholders, demonstrating consistent commitment to returning value to investors.

When was Microsoft's last dividend payment and how much was paid per share?

Microsoft's most recent dividend payment was US$0.83 per share, with an ex-dividend date of May 15, 2025. Investors who owned the stock before this date were entitled to receive this dividend payment.

What was Microsoft's highest annual dividend payment year and what amount was paid?

Microsoft's highest annual dividend was paid in 2024, when the company distributed US$3.08 per share across 4 payments throughout the year. This represented the peak of the company's dividend generosity and reflects strong financial performance during that period.

How do Microsoft's dividend payments in 2023 compare to 2024?

Comparing Microsoft's dividend payments, the company paid US$2.79 per share in 2023 versus US$3.08 per share in 2024, representing an increase of US$0.29. This year-over-year comparison helps investors understand the trajectory of the company's dividend policy.

How much would a $10,000 investment in Microsoft have generated in dividends over the past 10 years?

Over the past 10 years, Microsoft has paid a total of US$21.80 per share in dividends. Based on current stock price estimates, a $10,000 investment would have generated approximately US$484.25 in dividend income during this period, demonstrating the value of dividend investing for long-term investors.

Microsoft (MSFT) | Dividend History & Payments | 2003 - 2025

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Microsoft Dividend Key Statistics

Microsoft is expected to pay US$3.32 per share annually, representing a forward dividend yield of 0.73%. The company's 5-year average dividend yield stands at 0.84%. The company maintains a payout ratio of 24.42%, indicating how much of its earnings are distributed as dividends.

Expected Annual Dividend US$3.32

Expected Yield 0.73%

Last 12-Month Dividend US$3.24

Current Yield 0.71%

5-Year Avg Yield 0.84%

Last 5Y Dividend US$13.44

Payout Ratio 24.42%

Date Range Feb 2003 - May 2025

All Time Dividend US$24.16

Last Ex-Dividend Date May 15, 2025

Microsoft Yearly Dividend History Chart

Dividend Payment History

Ex-Date	Amount	Yield	Stock Price
May 15, 2025	US$0.83	N/A	N/A
Feb 20, 2025	US$0.83	0.21%	US$392.53
Nov 21, 2024	US$0.83	0.20%	US$423.46
Aug 15, 2024	US$0.75	0.18%	US$416.79
May 15, 2024	US$0.75	0.17%	US$430.16
Feb 14, 2024	US$0.75	0.18%	US$410.34
Nov 15, 2023	US$0.75	0.20%	US$377.43
Aug 16, 2023	US$0.68	0.21%	US$322.98
May 17, 2023	US$0.68	0.20%	US$332.89
Feb 15, 2023	US$0.68	0.27%	US$249.22
Nov 16, 2022	US$0.68	0.27%	US$247.49
Aug 17, 2022	US$0.62	0.23%	US$268.09
May 18, 2022	US$0.62	0.23%	US$273.24
Feb 16, 2022	US$0.62	0.21%	US$297.31
Nov 17, 2021	US$0.62	0.19%	US$329.68
Aug 18, 2021	US$0.56	0.19%	US$299.72
May 19, 2021	US$0.56	0.22%	US$249.68
Feb 17, 2021	US$0.56	0.24%	US$232.38
Nov 18, 2020	US$0.56	0.26%	US$215.23
Aug 19, 2020	US$0.51	0.22%	US$228.91
May 20, 2020	US$0.51	0.28%	US$183.25
Feb 19, 2020	US$0.51	0.31%	US$162.01
Nov 20, 2019	US$0.51	0.34%	US$151.38
Aug 14, 2019	US$0.46	0.34%	US$133.39
May 15, 2019	US$0.46	0.36%	US$126.24

Year	Payments	Total Amount	Avg Amount	Avg Yield
2025	2	US$1.66	US$0.83	0.21%
2024	4	US$3.08	US$0.77	0.18%
2023	4	US$2.79	US$0.70	0.22%
2022	4	US$2.54	US$0.64	0.23%
2021	4	US$2.30	US$0.58	0.21%
2020	4	US$2.09	US$0.52	0.27%
2019	4	US$1.89	US$0.47	0.36%
2018	4	US$1.72	US$0.43	0.43%
2017	4	US$1.59	US$0.40	0.55%
2016	4	US$1.47	US$0.37	0.66%
2015	4	US$1.29	US$0.32	0.69%
2014	4	US$1.15	US$0.29	0.68%
2013	2	US$0.51	US$0.26	0.70%
2003	1	US$0.08	US$0.08	0.34%

Complete Dividend Payment History

Ex-Date	Amount	Yield	Stock Price
May 15, 2025	US$0.83	N/A	N/A
Feb 20, 2025	US$0.83	0.21%	US$392.53
Nov 21, 2024	US$0.83	0.20%	US$423.46
Aug 15, 2024	US$0.75	0.18%	US$416.79
May 15, 2024	US$0.75	0.17%	US$430.16
Feb 14, 2024	US$0.75	0.18%	US$410.34
Nov 15, 2023	US$0.75	0.20%	US$377.43
Aug 16, 2023	US$0.68	0.21%	US$322.98
May 17, 2023	US$0.68	0.20%	US$332.89
Feb 15, 2023	US$0.68	0.27%	US$249.22
Nov 16, 2022	US$0.68	0.27%	US$247.49
Aug 17, 2022	US$0.62	0.23%	US$268.09
May 18, 2022	US$0.62	0.23%	US$273.24
Feb 16, 2022	US$0.62	0.21%	US$297.31
Nov 17, 2021	US$0.62	0.19%	US$329.68
Aug 18, 2021	US$0.56	0.19%	US$299.72
May 19, 2021	US$0.56	0.22%	US$249.68
Feb 17, 2021	US$0.56	0.24%	US$232.38
Nov 18, 2020	US$0.56	0.26%	US$215.23
Aug 19, 2020	US$0.51	0.22%	US$228.91
May 20, 2020	US$0.51	0.28%	US$183.25
Feb 19, 2020	US$0.51	0.31%	US$162.01
Nov 20, 2019	US$0.51	0.34%	US$151.38
Aug 14, 2019	US$0.46	0.34%	US$133.39
May 15, 2019	US$0.46	0.36%	US$126.24
Feb 20, 2019	US$0.46	0.41%	US$112.53
Nov 14, 2018	US$0.46	0.45%	US$103.07
Aug 15, 2018	US$0.42	0.39%	US$108.40
May 16, 2018	US$0.42	0.43%	US$98.36
Feb 14, 2018	US$0.42	0.45%	US$94.06
Nov 15, 2017	US$0.42	0.50%	US$83.26
Aug 15, 2017	US$0.39	0.54%	US$72.82
May 16, 2017	US$0.39	0.56%	US$69.96
Feb 14, 2017	US$0.39	0.60%	US$64.62
Nov 15, 2016	US$0.39	0.64%	US$60.53
Aug 16, 2016	US$0.36	0.62%	US$58.03
May 17, 2016	US$0.36	0.69%	US$52.32
Feb 16, 2016	US$0.36	0.70%	US$51.30
Nov 17, 2015	US$0.36	0.67%	US$53.93
Aug 18, 2015	US$0.31	0.71%	US$43.93
May 19, 2015	US$0.31	0.66%	US$46.86
Feb 17, 2015	US$0.31	0.71%	US$43.85
Nov 18, 2014	US$0.31	0.65%	US$47.81
Aug 19, 2014	US$0.28	0.62%	US$45.43
May 13, 2014	US$0.28	0.70%	US$40.12
Feb 18, 2014	US$0.28	0.73%	US$38.31
Nov 19, 2013	US$0.28	0.73%	US$38.13
Aug 13, 2013	US$0.23	0.66%	US$34.75
Feb 19, 2003	US$0.08	0.34%	US$23.70

Yearly Dividend Summary

Year	Payments	Total Amount	Average Amount	Average Yield
2025	2	US$1.66	US$0.83	0.21%
2024	4	US$3.08	US$0.77	0.18%
2023	4	US$2.79	US$0.70	0.22%
2022	4	US$2.54	US$0.64	0.23%
2021	4	US$2.30	US$0.58	0.21%
2020	4	US$2.09	US$0.52	0.27%
2019	4	US$1.89	US$0.47	0.36%
2018	4	US$1.72	US$0.43	0.43%
2017	4	US$1.59	US$0.40	0.55%
2016	4	US$1.47	US$0.37	0.66%
2015	4	US$1.29	US$0.32	0.69%
2014	4	US$1.15	US$0.29	0.68%
2013	2	US$0.51	US$0.26	0.70%
2003	1	US$0.08	US$0.08	0.34%

Microsoft & Peers | Dividend Comparison

Company	Annual Rate	Current Yield	5Y Avg Yield	Payout Ratio	EX DIV. DATE
Microsoft MSFT	US$3.24	0.71%	0.84%	24.42%	May 15, 2025
Oracle ORCL	US$1.70	1.10%	1.41%	37.56%	Apr 10, 2025

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Frequently Asked Questions

For how long has Microsoft been paying dividends and how much has it paid in total?: Microsoft has been paying dividends for 22 years, from 2003 to 2025. Over this period, the company has distributed a total of US$24.16 per share in dividends to its shareholders, demonstrating consistent commitment to returning value to investors.
When was Microsoft's last dividend payment and how much was paid per share?: Microsoft's most recent dividend payment was US$0.83 per share, with an ex-dividend date of May 15, 2025. Investors who owned the stock before this date were entitled to receive this dividend payment.
What was Microsoft's highest annual dividend payment year and what amount was paid?: Microsoft's highest annual dividend was paid in 2024, when the company distributed US$3.08 per share across 4 payments throughout the year. This represented the peak of the company's dividend generosity and reflects strong financial performance during that period.
How do Microsoft's dividend payments in 2023 compare to 2024?: Comparing Microsoft's dividend payments, the company paid US$2.79 per share in 2023 versus US$3.08 per share in 2024, representing an increase of US$0.29. This year-over-year comparison helps investors understand the trajectory of the company's dividend policy.
How much would a $10,000 investment in Microsoft have generated in dividends over the past 10 years?: Over the past 10 years, Microsoft has paid a total of US$21.80 per share in dividends. Based on current stock price estimates, a $10,000 investment would have generated approximately US$484.25 in dividend income during this period, demonstrating the value of dividend investing for long-term investors.

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