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Microsoft Dividend Information

Ex-Dividend Date, Pay Date, and Annual Dividend

**Ex-Dividend Date:** 14 Feb 2024 Wed
**Pay Date:** 14 Mar 2024 Thu
**Annual Dividend:** 3.00

Dividend Pay Schedule (2024)

**Ex-Dividend Date:** 15 May 2024 Wed
**Pay Date:** 13 Jun 2024 Thu

Dividend Metrics

**Dividend Yield:** 0.71%
**Forward Yield:** 0.74%
**Payout Ratio:** 22.46%
**Years of Dividend Increase:** 23

About Microsoft's Dividends

Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) has a long history of paying dividends to its shareholders. The company's annual dividend has increased steadily over the past 23 years. Microsoft's dividend yield is currently 0.71%, which is in line with the average yield for the technology sector.

Microsoft's dividend is paid quarterly, with the next ex-dividend date being May 15, 2024. Shareholders who purchase Microsoft stock before this date will be eligible to receive the next dividend payment.

Microsoft's dividend is a reliable source of income for investors. The company's strong financial performance and commitment to returning capital to shareholders make Microsoft a good choice for income-oriented investors.

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