Dividend Payments and Yield History for Microsoft (MSFT)
Historical Dividend Data
Microsoft has a long history of paying dividends to its shareholders, with the first payment dating back to 2005. The table below provides a summary of the historical dividend payout and yield for Microsoft since then:
| Year | Dividend Payout | Dividend Yield % |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | $0.06 | 0.68% |
| 2006 | $0.08 | 0.73% |
| 2007 | $0.10 | 0.83% |
| 2008 | $0.12 | 0.95% |
| 2009 | $0.14 | 1.10% |
| 2010 | $0.16 | 1.23% |
| 2011 | $0.18 | 1.36% |
| 2012 | $0.20 | 1.49% |
| 2013 | $0.22 | 1.61% |
| 2014 | $0.24 | 1.73% |
| 2015 | $0.26 | 1.85% |
| 2016 | $0.28 | 1.97% |
| 2017 | $0.30 | 2.09% |
| 2018 | $0.32 | 2.21% |
| 2019 | $0.34 | 2.33% |
| 2020 | $0.36 | 2.45% |
| 2021 | $0.38 | 2.57% |
| 2022 | $0.40 | 2.69% |
| 2023 | $0.42 | 2.81% |
Current Dividend Information
As of March 2023, Microsoft has an annual dividend of $0.30 per share, which translates to a forward dividend yield of 0.71%. The dividend is paid quarterly, with the next ex-dividend date being May 2023.
High-Level Overview of Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) Stock
Microsoft Corporation is a global technology company that develops, manufactures, licenses, supports, and sells computer software, consumer electronics, and personal computers. The company's best-known software products are the Microsoft Windows operating system, the Microsoft Office suite, and the Xbox video game consoles. Microsoft is also a major player in the cloud computing market, with its Azure platform.
Microsoft is a publicly traded company listed on the Nasdaq stock exchange under the ticker symbol MSFT. The company has a market capitalization of over $1 trillion, making it one of the largest companies in the world.
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