Dividend payment history · 2026
MSFT Microsoft Corporation
93 dividend payments since 2003 — 24 consecutive years paying. 5-year CAGR: 13.7%.
MSFT dividend history by year
| Year | Annual total | YoY change | Payments |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $4.6400 | +36.5% | 5 |
| 2025 | $3.4000 | +10.4% | 4 |
| 2024 | $3.0800 | +10.4% | 4 |
| 2023 | $2.7900 | +9.8% | 4 |
| 2022 | $2.5400 | +10.4% | 4 |
| 2021 | $2.3000 | +10.0% | 4 |
| 2020 | $2.0900 | +10.6% | 4 |
| 2019 | $1.8900 | +9.9% | 4 |
| 2018 | $1.7200 | +8.2% | 4 |
| 2017 | $1.5900 | +8.2% | 4 |
| 2016 | $1.4700 | +14.0% | 4 |
| 2015 | $1.2900 | +12.2% | 4 |
| 2014 | $1.1500 | +18.6% | 4 |
| 2013 | $0.9700 | +16.9% | 4 |
| 2012 | $0.8300 | +22.1% | 4 |
| 2011 | $0.6800 | +23.6% | 4 |
| 2010 | $0.5500 | +5.8% | 4 |
| 2009 | $0.5200 | +13.0% | 4 |
| 2008 | $0.4600 | +12.2% | 4 |
| 2007 | $0.4100 | +10.8% | 4 |
| 2006 | $0.3700 | +15.6% | 4 |
| 2005 | $0.3200 | -89.9% | 4 |
| 2004 | $3.1600 | +1216.7% | 2 |
| 2003 | $0.2400 | — | 2 |
Complete MSFT dividend payment history
| Ex-date | Amount / share | Pay date | YoY change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 20, 2026 | $1.0000 | Dec 11, 2026 | +9.9% |
| Aug 21, 2026 | $0.9100 | Sep 11, 2026 | +9.6% |
| Aug 20, 2026 | $0.9100 | Sep 10, 2026 | +9.6% |
| May 21, 2026 | $0.9100 | — | +9.6% |
| Feb 19, 2026 | $0.9100 | — | +9.6% |
| Nov 20, 2025 | $0.9100 | — | +9.6% |
| Aug 21, 2025 | $0.8300 | — | +10.7% |
| May 15, 2025 | $0.8300 | — | +10.7% |
| Feb 20, 2025 | $0.8300 | — | +10.7% |
| Nov 21, 2024 | $0.8300 | — | +10.7% |
| Aug 15, 2024 | $0.7500 | — | +10.3% |
| May 15, 2024 | $0.7500 | — | +10.3% |
| Feb 14, 2024 | $0.7500 | — | +10.3% |
| Nov 15, 2023 | $0.7500 | — | +10.3% |
| Aug 16, 2023 | $0.6800 | — | +9.7% |
| May 17, 2023 | $0.6800 | — | +9.7% |
| Feb 15, 2023 | $0.6800 | — | +9.7% |
| Nov 16, 2022 | $0.6800 | — | +9.7% |
| Aug 17, 2022 | $0.6200 | — | +10.7% |
| May 18, 2022 | $0.6200 | — | +10.7% |
| Feb 16, 2022 | $0.6200 | — | +10.7% |
| Nov 17, 2021 | $0.6200 | — | +10.7% |
| Aug 18, 2021 | $0.5600 | — | +9.8% |
| May 19, 2021 | $0.5600 | — | +9.8% |
| Feb 17, 2021 | $0.5600 | — | +9.8% |
| Nov 18, 2020 | $0.5600 | — | +9.8% |
| Aug 19, 2020 | $0.5100 | — | +10.9% |
| May 20, 2020 | $0.5100 | — | +10.9% |
| Feb 19, 2020 | $0.5100 | — | +10.9% |
| Nov 20, 2019 | $0.5100 | — | +10.9% |
| Aug 14, 2019 | $0.4600 | — | +9.5% |
| May 15, 2019 | $0.4600 | — | +9.5% |
| Feb 20, 2019 | $0.4600 | — | +9.5% |
| Nov 14, 2018 | $0.4600 | — | +9.5% |
| Aug 15, 2018 | $0.4200 | — | +7.7% |
| May 16, 2018 | $0.4200 | — | +7.7% |
| Feb 14, 2018 | $0.4200 | — | +7.7% |
| Nov 15, 2017 | $0.4200 | — | +7.7% |
| Aug 15, 2017 | $0.3900 | — | +8.3% |
| May 16, 2017 | $0.3900 | — | +8.3% |
| Feb 14, 2017 | $0.3900 | — | +8.3% |
| Nov 15, 2016 | $0.3900 | — | +8.3% |
| Aug 16, 2016 | $0.3600 | — | +16.1% |
| May 17, 2016 | $0.3600 | — | +16.1% |
| Feb 16, 2016 | $0.3600 | — | +16.1% |
| Nov 17, 2015 | $0.3600 | — | +16.1% |
| Aug 18, 2015 | $0.3100 | — | +10.7% |
| May 19, 2015 | $0.3100 | — | +10.7% |
| Feb 17, 2015 | $0.3100 | — | +10.7% |
| Nov 18, 2014 | $0.3100 | — | +10.7% |
| Aug 19, 2014 | $0.2800 | — | +21.7% |
| May 13, 2014 | $0.2800 | — | +21.7% |
| Feb 18, 2014 | $0.2800 | — | +21.7% |
| Nov 19, 2013 | $0.2800 | — | +21.7% |
| Aug 13, 2013 | $0.2300 | — | +15.0% |
| May 14, 2013 | $0.2300 | — | +15.0% |
| Feb 19, 2013 | $0.2300 | — | +15.0% |
| Nov 13, 2012 | $0.2300 | — | +15.0% |
| Aug 14, 2012 | $0.2000 | — | +25.0% |
| May 15, 2012 | $0.2000 | — | +25.0% |
| Feb 14, 2012 | $0.2000 | — | +25.0% |
| Nov 15, 2011 | $0.2000 | — | +25.0% |
| Aug 16, 2011 | $0.1600 | — | +23.1% |
| May 17, 2011 | $0.1600 | — | +23.1% |
| Feb 15, 2011 | $0.1600 | — | +23.1% |
| Nov 16, 2010 | $0.1600 | — | +23.1% |
| Aug 17, 2010 | $0.1300 | — | +0.0% |
| May 18, 2010 | $0.1300 | — | +0.0% |
| Feb 16, 2010 | $0.1300 | — | +0.0% |
| Nov 17, 2009 | $0.1300 | — | +0.0% |
| Aug 18, 2009 | $0.1300 | — | +18.2% |
| May 19, 2009 | $0.1300 | — | +18.2% |
| Feb 17, 2009 | $0.1300 | — | +18.2% |
| Nov 18, 2008 | $0.1300 | — | +18.2% |
| Aug 19, 2008 | $0.1100 | — | +10.0% |
| May 13, 2008 | $0.1100 | — | +10.0% |
| Feb 19, 2008 | $0.1100 | — | +10.0% |
| Nov 13, 2007 | $0.1100 | — | +10.0% |
| Aug 14, 2007 | $0.1000 | — | +11.1% |
| May 15, 2007 | $0.1000 | — | +11.1% |
| Feb 13, 2007 | $0.1000 | — | +11.1% |
| Nov 14, 2006 | $0.1000 | — | +25.0% |
| Aug 15, 2006 | $0.0900 | — | +12.5% |
| May 15, 2006 | $0.0900 | — | +12.5% |
| Feb 15, 2006 | $0.0900 | — | +12.5% |
| Nov 15, 2005 | $0.0800 | — | -97.4% |
| Aug 15, 2005 | $0.0800 | — | +0.0% |
| May 16, 2005 | $0.0800 | — | — |
| Feb 15, 2005 | $0.0800 | — | — |
| Nov 15, 2004 | $3.0800 | — | +1825.0% |
| Aug 23, 2004 | $0.0800 | — | — |
| Oct 15, 2003 | $0.1600 | — | — |
| Feb 19, 2003 | $0.0800 | — | — |
Showing up to 100 most recent payments. Ex-dividend date determines record for dividend eligibility. YoY change compares to same-period prior year (±45 day window).
Frequently asked questions
Has MSFT ever cut its dividend?
Yes — based on our records, MSFT has had at least one year where total dividend payments declined by more than 5% versus the prior year. Check the year-by-year table above for the specific year.
What is MSFT's 5-year dividend CAGR?
MSFT's 5-year dividend CAGR (compound annual growth rate of annual dividend totals) is approximately 13.7%. This compares the most recent full year's dividend total to the annual total 5 years prior.
How often does MSFT pay dividends?
Based on recent payment patterns, MSFT pays dividends approximately quarterly. The payment schedule can change at the fund or board's discretion.
What is MSFT's latest dividend per share?
MSFT's most recent dividend was $1.0000 per share, with an ex-dividend date of Nov 20, 2026 and a pay date of Dec 11, 2026.
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