Annual Payout Ratio
23.65%1.05%-4.25%
Summary
- Current Value
- As of today, MSFT annual payout ratio is 23.65%, down -4.25% on
- Historical Performance
- MSFT annual payout ratio is down -5.13% over the past 3 years, and down -30.81% over the past 5 years
- All-Time High Comparison
- MSFT annual payout ratio is currently -91.97% below its historical high of 294.70% set on
- 3-Year Low Comparison
- MSFT annual payout ratio is at its 3-year low
- Sector Comparison
- MSFT annual payout ratio is higher than 88.28% of companies in Technology sector
Payout Ratio Chart
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Performance
| Metric | Date | Value | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | 15Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Payout Ratio | 23.65% | -4.3% | -5.1% | -30.8% | -3.1% | |
| Quarterly Payout Ratio | 22.23% | -1.6% | -15.5% | -19.9% | +7.5% | |
| TTM Payout Ratio | 24.19% | -2.5% | -14.3% | -22.3% | +3.4% | |
| Price | $472.94 | +13.0% | +97.2% | +112.6% | +1594.5% | |
| Annual Dividend Yield | 0.69% | -1.4% | -31.7% | -22.5% | -62.9% | |
| Annual Dividends Paid | $24.08B | +10.6% | +32.8% | +59.1% | +426.0% | |
| Annual Dividend Per Share | $3.24 | +10.6% | +33.9% | +62.8% | +523.1% | |
| Annual Free Cash Flow | $71.61B | -3.3% | +9.9% | +58.3% | +224.1% | |
| Annual Revenue | $281.72B | +14.9% | +42.1% | +97.0% | +354.5% | |
| Annual EPS | $13.64 | +15.6% | +41.4% | +136.7% | +549.6% |
Payout Ratio Highs
| Period | High | Date | Current |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3Y | 27.36% | -13.6% | |
| 5Y | 34.18% | N/A | -30.8% |
| All | 294.70% | -92.0% |
Payout Ratio Lows
| Period | Low | Date | Current |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3Y | 23.65% | at low | |
| 5Y | 23.65% | at low | |
| All | 0.00% | N/A |
Payout Ratio History
FAQ
What is the current annual payout ratio of MSFT?
As of today, MSFT annual payout ratio is 23.65%
What is 1-year change in MSFT annual payout ratio?
MSFT annual payout ratio is down -4.25% year-over-year
What is 3-year change in MSFT annual payout ratio?
MSFT annual payout ratio is down -5.13% over the past 3 years
How far is MSFT annual payout ratio from its all-time high?
MSFT annual payout ratio is currently -91.97% below its historical high of 294.70% set on June 30, 2005
How does MSFT annual payout ratio rank versus sector peers?
MSFT annual payout ratio is higher than 88.28% of companies in Technology sector
When is MSFT next annual earnings release?
As of today, the next annual earnings release for MSFT has not been scheduled
What is MSFT next ex-dividend date?
The next ex-dividend date for MSFT is
TTM Payout Ratio
24.19%0.00%0.00%
Summary
- Current Value
- As of today, MSFT TTM payout ratio is 24.19%, unchanged on
- Historical Performance
- MSFT TTM payout ratio is down -2.50% year-over-year, and down -14.34% over the past 3 years
- All-Time High Comparison
- MSFT TTM payout ratio is currently -94.34% below its historical high of 427.03% set on
- 3-Year Low Comparison
- MSFT TTM payout ratio is +32.55% above its 3-year low of 18.25% reached on
- Sector Comparison
- MSFT TTM payout ratio is higher than 90.16% of companies in Technology sector
Performance
| Metric | Date | Value | 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TTM Payout Ratio | 24.19% | +2.4% | -2.5% | -14.3% | -22.3% | |
| Quarterly Payout Ratio | 22.23% | -1.9% | -1.6% | -15.5% | -19.9% | |
| Annual Payout Ratio | 23.65% | – | -4.3% | -5.1% | -30.8% | |
| Price | $472.94 | -8.3% | +13.0% | +97.2% | +112.6% | |
| TTM Dividend Yield | 0.72% | +12.5% | -2.7% | -32.1% | -23.4% | |
| TTM Dividends Paid | $24.68B | +2.5% | +10.7% | +33.0% | +59.4% | |
| TTM Dividend Per Share | $3.40 | +2.4% | +10.4% | +33.9% | +62.7% | |
| TTM Free Cash Flow | $78.02B | +8.9% | +7.4% | +23.2% | +58.5% | |
| TTM Revenue | $293.81B | +4.3% | +15.6% | +44.7% | +99.7% | |
| TTM EPS | $14.06 | +3.0% | +16.0% | +51.5% | +126.7% |
TTM Payout Ratio Highs
| Period | High | Date | Current |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Y | 30.09% | -19.6% | |
| 3Y | 35.80% | -32.4% | |
| 5Y | 39.47% | -38.7% | |
| All | 427.03% | -94.3% |
TTM Payout Ratio Lows
| Period | Low | Date | Current |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Y | 18.25% | +32.5% | |
| 3Y | 18.25% | +32.5% | |
| 5Y | 18.25% | +32.5% | |
| All | 0.00% | N/A |
TTM Payout Ratio History
FAQ
What is the current TTM payout ratio of MSFT?
As of today, MSFT TTM payout ratio is 24.19%
What is MSFT TTM payout ratio most recent change?
MSFT TTM payout ratio remained unchanged on January 2, 2026
What is 1-year change in MSFT TTM payout ratio?
MSFT TTM payout ratio is down -2.50% year-over-year
How far is MSFT TTM payout ratio from its all-time high?
MSFT TTM payout ratio is currently -94.34% below its historical high of 427.03% set on November 15, 2004
How does MSFT TTM payout ratio rank versus sector peers?
MSFT TTM payout ratio is higher than 90.16% of companies in Technology sector
When is MSFT next earnings release?
The next earnings release for MSFT is on
What is MSFT next ex-dividend date?
The next ex-dividend date for MSFT is
Quarterly Payout Ratio
22.23%0.42%-1.85%
Summary
- Current Value
- As of today, MSFT quarterly payout ratio is 22.23%, down -1.85% on
- Historical Performance
- MSFT quarterly payout ratio is down -1.64% year-over-year, and down -15.54% over the past 3 years
- All-Time High Comparison
- MSFT quarterly payout ratio is currently -97.70% below its historical high of 967.31% set on
- 3-Year Low Comparison
- MSFT quarterly payout ratio is at its 3-year low
- Sector Comparison
- MSFT quarterly payout ratio is higher than 88.79% of companies in Technology sector
Performance
| Metric | Date | Value | 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quarterly Payout Ratio | 22.23% | -1.9% | -1.6% | -15.5% | -19.9% | |
| Annual Payout Ratio | 23.65% | – | -4.3% | -5.1% | -30.8% | |
| TTM Payout Ratio | 24.19% | +2.4% | -2.5% | -14.3% | -22.3% | |
| Price | $472.94 | -8.3% | +13.0% | +97.2% | +112.6% | |
| TTM Dividend Yield | 0.72% | +12.5% | -2.7% | -32.1% | -23.4% | |
| Quarterly Dividends Paid | $6.17B | 0.0% | +10.7% | +33.5% | +60.0% | |
| TTM Dividend Per Share | $3.40 | +2.4% | +10.4% | +33.9% | +62.7% | |
| Quarterly Free Cash Flow | $25.66B | +0.4% | +33.3% | +51.7% | +77.9% | |
| Quarterly Revenue | $77.67B | +1.6% | +18.4% | +55.0% | +109.1% | |
| Quarterly EPS | $3.72 | +1.8% | +12.6% | +58.5% | +104.3% |
Quarterly Payout Ratio Highs
| Period | High | Date | Current |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Y | 25.59% | N/A | -13.1% |
| 3Y | 30.84% | N/A | -27.9% |
| 5Y | 30.84% | -27.9% | |
| All | 967.31% | -97.7% |
Quarterly Payout Ratio Lows
| Period | Low | Date | Current |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Y | 22.23% | at low | |
| 3Y | 22.23% | at low | |
| 5Y | 20.51% | +8.4% | |
| All | -341.06% | +106.5% |
Quarterly Payout Ratio History
FAQ
What is the current quarterly payout ratio of MSFT?
As of today, MSFT quarterly payout ratio is 22.23%
What is MSFT quarterly payout ratio most recent change?
MSFT quarterly payout ratio was down -1.85% on September 30, 2025
What is 1-year change in MSFT quarterly payout ratio?
MSFT quarterly payout ratio is down -1.64% year-over-year
How far is MSFT quarterly payout ratio from its all-time high?
MSFT quarterly payout ratio is currently -97.70% below its historical high of 967.31% set on December 31, 2004
How does MSFT quarterly payout ratio rank versus sector peers?
MSFT quarterly payout ratio is higher than 88.79% of companies in Technology sector
When is MSFT next earnings release?
The next earnings release for MSFT is on
What is MSFT next ex-dividend date?
The next ex-dividend date for MSFT is
Payout Ratio Formula
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Data Sources & References
- MSFT Official Website www.microsoft.com
- Most Recent Quarterly Report (10-Q) www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/789019/000119312525256321/0001193125-25-256321-index.htm
- Most Recent Annual Report (10-K) www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/789019/000095017025100235/0000950170-25-100235-index.htm
- MSFT Profile on Yahoo Finance finance.yahoo.com/quote/MSFT
- MSFT Profile on NASDAQ.com www.nasdaq.com/market-activity/stocks/msft