MSFT · News · 20260916N
Capital Return Program (Dividend)
MICROSOFT CORP · 2026-09-16 · Importance 25 · Surprise 32 · In source text
Microsoft raised its quarterly dividend to $0.98 per share from $0.91, an 8% sequential increase. The dividend is payable on December 10, 2026, to shareholders of record on November 19, 2026. The higher payout increases recurring cash distributions while Microsoft continues funding AI infrastructure investment.
Key facts
- Microsoft raised its quarterly dividend to $0.98 per share from $0.91, giving shareholders an 8% increase. source
- Microsoft Corporation has announced a quarterly dividend of $0.98 per share. source
- The dividend is scheduled for payment on December 10, 2026, to shareholders recorded by November 19, 2026; the ex-dividend date will also be November 19, 2026. source
Impact estimates
| metric | direction | stage | expected | basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| cash | negative | committed | — | Microsoft raised its quarterly dividend to $0.98 per share from $0.91, giving shareholders an 8% increase. |
| liability | negative | committed | — | Microsoft raised its quarterly dividend to $0.98 per share from $0.91, giving shareholders an 8% increase. |