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 $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 $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 $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 $2.79 per share in 2023 versus $3.08 per share in 2024, representing an increase of $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 $21.80 per share in dividends. Based on current stock price estimates, a $10,000 investment would have generated approximately $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 $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 $3.32

Expected Yield 0.73%

Last 12-Month Dividend $3.24

Current Yield 0.71%

5-Year Avg Yield 0.84%

Last 5Y Dividend $13.44

Payout Ratio 24.42%

Date Range Feb 2003 - May 2025

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

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

Complete Dividend Payment History

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

Yearly Dividend Summary

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

Microsoft & Peers | Dividend Comparison

Company	Annual Rate	Current Yield	5Y Avg Yield	Payout Ratio	EX DIV. DATE
Microsoft MSFT	$3.24	0.71%	0.84%	24.42%	May 15, 2025
Oracle ORCL	$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 $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 $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 $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 $2.79 per share in 2023 versus $3.08 per share in 2024, representing an increase of $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 $21.80 per share in dividends. Based on current stock price estimates, a $10,000 investment would have generated approximately $484.25 in dividend income during this period, demonstrating the value of dividend investing for long-term investors.

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