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, 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 88.24% 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 | 17.58% | -31.3% | -43.0% | -35.8% | -14.4% | |
| TTM Payout Ratio | 21.77% | +16.0% | -24.7% | -31.7% | -11.8% | |
| Price | $399.60 | -3.7% | +54.9% | +65.8% | +1376.7% | |
| Annual Dividend Yield | 0.81% | +14.1% | -13.8% | -2.4% | -57.8% | |
| 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 88.24% 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
21.77%0.50%+2.35%
Summary
- Current Value
- As of today, MSFT TTM payout ratio is 21.77%, up +2.35% on
- Historical Performance
- MSFT TTM payout ratio is up +15.98% year-over-year, down -24.70% over the past 3 years
- All-Time High Comparison
- MSFT TTM payout ratio is currently -94.90% below its historical high of 427.03% set on
- 3-Year Low Comparison
- MSFT TTM payout ratio is +19.29% above its 3-year low of 18.25% reached on
- Sector Comparison
- MSFT TTM payout ratio is higher than 89.52% of companies in Technology sector
Performance
| Metric | Date | Value | 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TTM Payout Ratio | 21.77% | -7.8% | +16.0% | -24.7% | -31.7% | |
| Quarterly Payout Ratio | 17.58% | -20.9% | -31.3% | -43.0% | -35.8% | |
| Annual Payout Ratio | 23.65% | – | -4.3% | -5.1% | -30.8% | |
| Price | $399.60 | -18.0% | -3.7% | +54.9% | +65.8% | |
| TTM Dividend Yield | 0.87% | +27.9% | +55.4% | -13.9% | -2.3% | |
| TTM Dividends Paid | $25.27B | +2.4% | +10.4% | +33.3% | +59.7% | |
| TTM Dividend Per Share | $3.48 | +4.8% | +49.4% | +33.9% | +62.6% | |
| TTM Free Cash Flow | $77.41B | -0.8% | +10.5% | +29.9% | +53.5% | |
| TTM Revenue | $305.45B | +4.0% | +16.7% | +49.7% | +99.3% | |
| TTM EPS | $15.98 | +13.7% | +28.7% | +77.7% | +138.0% |
TTM Payout Ratio Highs
| Period | High | Date | Current |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Y | 30.09% | -27.6% | |
| 3Y | 35.55% | -38.8% | |
| 5Y | 36.74% | -40.8% | |
| All | 427.03% | -94.9% |
TTM Payout Ratio Lows
| Period | Low | Date | Current |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Y | 18.25% | +19.3% | |
| 3Y | 18.25% | +19.3% | |
| 5Y | 18.25% | +19.3% | |
| 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 21.77%
What is MSFT TTM payout ratio most recent change?
MSFT TTM payout ratio was up +2.35% on February 18, 2026
What is 1-year change in MSFT TTM payout ratio?
MSFT TTM payout ratio is up +15.98% year-over-year
How far is MSFT TTM payout ratio from its all-time high?
MSFT TTM payout ratio is currently -94.90% 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 89.52% 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
17.58%4.65%-20.92%
Summary
- Current Value
- As of today, MSFT quarterly payout ratio is 17.58%, down -20.92% on
- Historical Performance
- MSFT quarterly payout ratio is down -31.30% year-over-year, down -43.00% over the past 3 years
- All-Time High Comparison
- MSFT quarterly payout ratio is currently -98.18% 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 86.51% of companies in Technology sector
Performance
| Metric | Date | Value | 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quarterly Payout Ratio | 17.58% | -20.9% | -31.3% | -43.0% | -35.8% | |
| Annual Payout Ratio | 23.65% | – | -4.3% | -5.1% | -30.8% | |
| TTM Payout Ratio | 21.77% | -7.8% | +16.0% | -24.7% | -31.7% | |
| Price | $399.60 | -18.0% | -3.7% | +54.9% | +65.8% | |
| TTM Dividend Yield | 0.87% | +27.9% | +55.4% | -13.9% | -2.3% | |
| Quarterly Dividends Paid | $6.76B | +9.6% | +9.6% | +33.5% | +59.9% | |
| TTM Dividend Per Share | $3.48 | +4.8% | +49.4% | +33.9% | +62.6% | |
| Quarterly Free Cash Flow | $5.88B | -77.1% | -9.3% | +20.1% | -29.5% | |
| Quarterly Revenue | $81.27B | +4.6% | +16.7% | +54.1% | +88.7% | |
| Quarterly EPS | $5.16 | +38.7% | +59.7% | +134.6% | +153.9% |
Quarterly Payout Ratio Highs
| Period | High | Date | Current |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Y | 25.59% | N/A | -31.3% |
| 3Y | 30.84% | N/A | -43.0% |
| 5Y | 30.84% | -43.0% | |
| All | 967.31% | -98.2% |
Quarterly Payout Ratio Lows
| Period | Low | Date | Current |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Y | 17.58% | at low | |
| 3Y | 17.58% | at low | |
| 5Y | 17.58% | at low | |
| All | -341.06% | +105.2% |
Quarterly Payout Ratio History
FAQ
What is the current quarterly payout ratio of MSFT?
As of today, MSFT quarterly payout ratio is 17.58%
What is MSFT quarterly payout ratio most recent change?
MSFT quarterly payout ratio was down -20.92% on December 31, 2025
What is 1-year change in MSFT quarterly payout ratio?
MSFT quarterly payout ratio is down -31.30% year-over-year
How far is MSFT quarterly payout ratio from its all-time high?
MSFT quarterly payout ratio is currently -98.18% 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 86.51% 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/789019/000119312526027207/0001193125-26-027207-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