Microsoft Corp.
S&P 500Last update: May 9, 2026 at 09:32
Dividend Safety Rating
MSFT's dividend appears very safe. Strengths include a 20.7% earnings payout ratio & 35.5% fcf payout ratio. The dividend has been growing at a 10.22% 5-year CAGR.
Based on 15 of 15 metrics
Strengths
- Earnings Payout Ratio: 20.7%Low earnings payout ratio leaves room to grow the dividend.
- FCF Payout Ratio: 35.5%Free cash flow comfortably covers the dividend.
- CFO Payout Ratio: 17.8%Operating cash flow strongly supports the payout.
Risks
No material risks identified across rated metrics.
Payout & Coverage
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Very SafeAbout Microsoft Corp.
Microsoft Corp. is a leading technology company that develops, licenses, and supports a broad portfolio of consumer and enterprise software, services, devices, and solutions. Founded in 1975 by Bill Gates and Paul Allen and headquartered in Redmond, Washington, it operates through three primary segments: Productivity and Business Processes, which includes legacy Microsoft Office, cloud-based Office 365, Exchange, SharePoint, Skype, LinkedIn, and Dynamics; Intelligent Cloud, encompassing Azure infrastructure and platform-as-a-service, Windows Server OS, and SQL Server; and More Personal Computing, featuring Windows Client, Xbox gaming, Bing search, display advertising, Surface devices, and HoloLens. With approximately 228,000 employees, Microsoft Corp. drives digital transformation via its intelligent cloud and edge computing initiatives, empowering individuals and organizations worldwide. Renowned for Windows operating systems and the Office productivity suite, it holds significant influence in public cloud computing, enterprise software, gaming, and hardware, maintaining a substantial market presence in the technology sector.
Dividend Overview
Dividend Yield
0.86%
Annual Dividend
$3.56
Frequency
Quarterly
Payout Ratio
20.73%
FCF Payout Ratio
35.46%
Stock Price
$415.12
52-Week Range
$356.28 – $555.45
Dividend History (2016–2025)
MSFT annual dividend per share and yield history
Earnings & Profitability
MSFT earnings per share and net profit margin
Key Dates
Next Ex-Dividend Date
May 21, 2026
Next Payment Date
June 11, 2026
Dividend Growth
3-Year Dividend CAGR
10.21%
5-Year Dividend CAGR
10.22%
10-Year Dividend CAGR
10.18%
3-Year Total Growth
33.86%
5-Year Total Growth
62.68%
10-Year Total Growth
163.57%
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