Lifetime Dividend History of Microsoft Corporation Common Stock (MSFT) Stock

Microsoft Corporation Common Stock (MSFT) - Full Dividend History - Lifetime Share Dividend $18.67

Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) is a multinational technology company that develops, manufactures, licenses, supports, and sells computer software, consumer electronics, and online services. The company was founded in 1975 by Bill Gates and Paul Allen. MSFT's shares are listed on the Nasdaq Stock Market and the New York Stock Exchange. The company's ticker symbol is MSFT.

MSFT's shares have been performing well in recent years. The stock has increased by about 500% in the past ten years. There are a few reasons for MSFT's good performance. 

• First, the company has been growing its business. MSFT has been expanding its product portfolio and its reach in the global market.
• Second, MSFT has been improving its profitability. The company has been reducing its costs and increasing its sales.
• Third, MSFT has been paying dividends. The company has a track record of increasing its dividend every year.

Dividend History of Microsoft Corporation Common Stock (MSFT)

MSFT has a long history of paying dividends. The company's first dividend was paid in 1986. Since then, MSFT has paid dividends every year. MSFT's dividend has been increasing steadily over the years. The company's dividend has increased by an average of 10% per year over the past 20 years.

In 2023, MSFT's dividend was \\$0.68 per share. This represents a dividend yield of about 0.79%.

Ex/EFF DATE	CASH AMOUNT	DECLARATION DATE	RECORD DATE	PAYMENT DATE
Total Dividend	$18.67	42	No of times Dividend Paid
08/16/2023	$0.68	06/13/2023	08/17/2023	09/14/2023
05/17/2023	$0.68	03/14/2023	05/18/2023	06/08/2023
02/15/2023	$0.68	11/29/2022	02/16/2023	03/09/2023
11/16/2022	$0.68	09/19/2022	11/17/2022	12/08/2022
08/17/2022	$0.62	06/14/2022	08/18/2022	09/08/2022
05/18/2022	$0.62	03/14/2022	05/19/2022	06/09/2022
02/16/2022	$0.62	12/07/2021	02/17/2022	03/10/2022
11/17/2021	$0.62	09/14/2021	11/18/2021	12/09/2021
08/18/2021	$0.56	06/16/2021	08/19/2021	09/09/2021
05/19/2021	$0.56	03/16/2021	05/20/2021	06/10/2021
02/17/2021	$0.56	12/02/2020	02/18/2021	03/11/2021
11/18/2020	$0.56	09/15/2020	11/19/2020	12/10/2020
08/19/2020	$0.51	06/17/2020	08/20/2020	09/10/2020
05/20/2020	$0.51	03/09/2020	05/21/2020	06/11/2020
02/19/2020	$0.51	12/04/2019	02/20/2020	03/12/2020
11/20/2019	$0.51	09/18/2019	11/21/2019	12/12/2019
08/14/2019	$0.46	06/12/2019	08/15/2019	09/12/2019
05/15/2019	$0.46	03/11/2019	05/16/2019	06/13/2019
02/20/2019	$0.46	11/28/2018	02/21/2019	03/14/2019
11/14/2018	$0.46	09/18/2018	11/15/2018	12/13/2018
08/15/2018	$0.42	06/13/2018	08/16/2018	09/13/2018
05/16/2018	$0.42	03/12/2018	05/17/2018	06/14/2018
02/14/2018	$0.42	11/29/2017	02/15/2018	03/08/2018
11/15/2017	$0.42	09/19/2017	11/16/2017	12/14/2017
08/15/2017	$0.39	06/13/2017	08/17/2017	09/14/2017
05/16/2017	$0.39	03/14/2017	05/18/2017	06/08/2017
02/14/2017	$0.39	11/30/2016	02/16/2017	03/09/2017
11/15/2016	$0.39	09/20/2016	11/17/2016	12/08/2016
08/16/2016	$0.36	06/14/2016	08/18/2016	09/08/2016
05/17/2016	$0.36	03/15/2016	05/19/2016	06/09/2016
02/16/2016	$0.36	12/02/2015	02/18/2016	03/10/2016
11/17/2015	$0.36	09/15/2015	11/19/2015	12/10/2015
08/18/2015	$0.31	06/09/2015	08/20/2015	09/10/2015
05/19/2015	$0.31	03/10/2015	05/21/2015	06/11/2015
02/17/2015	$0.31	12/03/2014	02/19/2015	03/12/2015
11/18/2014	$0.31	09/16/2014	11/20/2014	12/11/2014
08/19/2014	$0.28	06/10/2014	08/21/2014	09/11/2014
05/13/2014	$0.28	03/11/2014	05/15/2014	06/12/2014
02/18/2014	$0.28	11/19/2013	02/20/2014	03/13/2014
11/19/2013	$0.28	09/16/2013	11/21/2013	12/12/2013
08/13/2013	$0.23	06/12/2013	08/15/2013	09/12/2013
02/19/2003	$0.08		02/19/2003

Dividend Policy of Microsoft Corporation Common Stock (MSFT) 

• MSFT's dividend policy is to pay out a minimum of 40% of its profits in dividends. The company has a track record of exceeding this target. In 2023, MSFT paid out 50% of its profits in dividends.

Outlook of Microsoft Corporation Common Stock (MSFT) 

• MSFT's outlook is positive. The company is well-positioned to continue growing in the future. MSFT has a strong brand name, a growing product portfolio, and a strong financial position.
• MSFT's dividend is also likely to continue growing in the future. The company has a track record of increasing its dividend every year.

MSFT is a good investment for investors who are looking for a dividend-paying stock with the potential for growth. The company has a strong track record of dividend payments, and it is well-positioned to continue growing in the future. However, there are some risks to consider before investing in MSFT, such as the cyclical nature of the technology industry and the company's exposure to political and economic volatility.

**Disclaimer**

This article is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as investment advice. The author is not a financial advisor and does not have any formal training in finance. The reader should consult with a qualified financial advisor before making any investment decisions.