Microsoft Corporation Dividend History 2008–2026
Microsoft Corporation reported $26.45B of dividends paid for fiscal 2026. That was 9.8% higher than fiscal 2025. Compared with fiscal 2021, the change was +60.1%. This page measures cash dividends reported in the cash-flow statement; the per-share figure is approximate and may differ from declared dividends.
| Fiscal year | Dividend History | Per share (approx) | Change (YoY) |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2026 | $26.45B | $3.56 | +9.8% |
| FY 2025 | $24.08B | $3.24 | +10.6% |
| FY 2024 | $21.77B | $2.93 | +10.0% |
| FY 2023 | $19.80B | $2.66 | +9.2% |
| FY 2022 | $18.14B | $2.43 | +9.8% |
| FY 2021 | $16.52B | $2.20 | +9.1% |
| FY 2020 | $15.14B | $2.00 | +9.6% |
| FY 2019 | $13.81B | $1.81 | +8.8% |
| FY 2018 | $12.70B | $1.65 | +7.2% |
| FY 2017 | $11.85B | $1.54 | +7.6% |
| FY 2016 | $11.01B | $1.41 | +11.4% |
| FY 2015 | $9.88B | $1.23 | +11.3% |
| FY 2014 | $8.88B | $1.08 | +19.1% |
| FY 2013 | $7.46B | $0.90 | +16.8% |
| FY 2012 | $6.38B | $0.76 | +23.3% |
| FY 2011 | $5.18B | $0.62 | +13.1% |
| FY 2010 | $4.58B | $0.53 | +2.5% |
| FY 2009 | $4.47B | $0.50 | +11.3% |
| FY 2008 | $4.01B | $0.44 | — |
Source: Microsoft Corporation SEC filings — cash flow statement (10-K). Computed deterministically; refreshed nightly (last updated August 2, 2026). Open MSFT 10-K filings at SEC EDGAR · Methodology · Download CSV.
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Microsoft Corporation reported $26.45B of dividends paid for fiscal 2026. That was 9.8% higher than fiscal 2025. Compared with fiscal 2021, the change was +60.1%. This page measures cash dividends reported in the cash-flow statement; the per-share figure is approximate and may differ from declared dividends. Values remain missing when the cached filing does not disclose a comparable line item; they are never estimated. Stock splits, reorganizations and fiscal-calendar changes can reduce comparability.
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What is Microsoft Corporation's dividends paid?
Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) reported dividends paid of $26.45B for fiscal year 2026, per its SEC filings.
How has Microsoft Corporation's dividends paid changed over time?
Between fiscal 2008 and 2026, MSFT's dividends paid grew at roughly 11.0% per year (compound annual rate), from $4.01B to $26.45B.
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Figures are computed from Microsoft Corporation's official SEC filings (cash flow statement (10-K)), refreshed nightly. Not investment advice.