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Microsoft Increases Quarterly Dividend to 98 Cents

Microsoft shareholders will see a payout boost this December, as the company lifted its quarterly dividend to 98 cents per share. This 8% increase marks a continuation of the tech giant's annual tradition of adjusting shareholder returns every September, up from the previous rate of 91 cents.

By Money Talk·September 16, 2026·2 min read·333 reads

Microsoft Increases Quarterly Dividend to 98 Cents

The revised dividend translates to an annual distribution of $3.92 per share. Based on the closing stock price of $497.12 on Tuesday, this payout provides an annual yield of 0.79%. Following the announcement, Microsoft shares traded slightly higher at $498.30 in after-hours activity.

Investors on record as of November 19 are eligible to receive the payment, which is scheduled for distribution on December 10. The company has maintained a consistent pattern of dividend growth, having raised the quarterly amount from 83 cents to 91 cents during the same period last year.

Microsoft Increases Quarterly Dividend to 98 Cents

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