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 89.03% of companies in Technology sector
Payout Ratio Chart
SUGGESTED SERIES
Performance
| Metric | Date | Value | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | 15Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Payout Ratio | 23.65% | -4.3% | -5.1% | -30.8% | -3.1% | |
| Quarterly Payout Ratio | 21.26% | -11.0% | -23.1% | -22.1% | -17.5% | |
| TTM Payout Ratio | 20.73% | -15.1% | -26.4% | -28.8% | -10.3% | |
| Price | $415.12 | -5.4% | +33.9% | +68.6% | +1536.9% | |
| Annual Dividend Yield | 0.78% | +16.4% | 0.0% | -3.7% | -62.0% | |
| Annual Dividends Paid | $24.08B | +10.6% | +32.8% | +59.1% | +426.0% | |
| Annual Dividend | $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 89.03% of companies in Technology sector
When is MSFT next annual earnings release?
The next annual earnings release for MSFT is on
What is MSFT next ex-dividend date?
The next ex-dividend date for MSFT is
TTM Payout Ratio
20.73%0.00%0.00%
Summary
- Current Value
- As of today, MSFT TTM payout ratio is 20.73%, unchanged on
- Historical Performance
- MSFT TTM payout ratio is down -15.11% year-over-year, down -26.44% over the past 3 years
- All-Time High Comparison
- MSFT TTM payout ratio is currently -95.15% below its historical high of 427.03% set on
- 3-Year Low Comparison
- MSFT TTM payout ratio is at its 3-year low
- Sector Comparison
- MSFT TTM payout ratio is higher than 89.58% of companies in Technology sector
Performance
| Metric | Date | Value | 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TTM Payout Ratio | 20.73% | -2.5% | -15.1% | -26.4% | -28.8% | |
| Quarterly Payout Ratio | 21.26% | +20.9% | -11.0% | -23.1% | -22.1% | |
| Annual Payout Ratio | 23.65% | – | -4.3% | -5.1% | -30.8% | |
| Price | $415.12 | +2.7% | -5.4% | +33.9% | +68.6% | |
| TTM Dividend Yield | 0.84% | 0.0% | +16.7% | 0.0% | -3.5% | |
| TTM Dividends Paid | $25.86B | +2.3% | +10.1% | +33.4% | +59.9% | |
| TTM Dividend | $3.48 | +2.4% | +10.1% | +33.9% | +62.6% | |
| TTM Free Cash Flow | $72.92B | -5.8% | +5.1% | +27.0% | +35.6% | |
| TTM Revenue | $318.27B | +4.2% | +17.9% | +53.3% | +99.0% | |
| TTM EPS | $16.79 | +5.0% | +29.8% | +82.0% | +128.5% |
TTM Payout Ratio Highs
| Period | High | Date | Current |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Y | 26.97% | -23.1% | |
| 3Y | 28.83% | -28.1% | |
| 5Y | 29.80% | -30.4% | |
| All | 427.03% | -95.2% |
TTM Payout Ratio Lows
| Period | Low | Date | Current |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Y | 20.73% | at low | |
| 3Y | 20.73% | at low | |
| 5Y | 20.73% | at low | |
| 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 20.73%
What is MSFT TTM payout ratio most recent change?
MSFT TTM payout ratio remained unchanged on May 8, 2026
What is 1-year change in MSFT TTM payout ratio?
MSFT TTM payout ratio is down -15.11% year-over-year
How far is MSFT TTM payout ratio from its all-time high?
MSFT TTM payout ratio is currently -95.15% below its historical high of 427.03% set on November 12, 2004
How does MSFT TTM payout ratio rank versus sector peers?
MSFT TTM payout ratio is higher than 89.58% 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
21.26%3.68%+20.93%
Summary
- Current Value
- As of today, MSFT quarterly payout ratio is 21.26%, up +20.93% on
- Historical Performance
- MSFT quarterly payout ratio is down -11.01% year-over-year, down -23.11% over the past 3 years
- All-Time High Comparison
- MSFT quarterly payout ratio is currently -97.80% below its historical high of 967.31% set on
- 3-Year Low Comparison
- MSFT quarterly payout ratio is +20.93% above its 3-year low of 17.58% reached on
- Sector Comparison
- MSFT quarterly payout ratio is higher than 88.99% of companies in Technology sector
Performance
| Metric | Date | Value | 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quarterly Payout Ratio | 21.26% | +20.9% | -11.0% | -23.1% | -22.1% | |
| Annual Payout Ratio | 23.65% | – | -4.3% | -5.1% | -30.8% | |
| TTM Payout Ratio | 20.73% | -2.5% | -15.1% | -26.4% | -28.8% | |
| Price | $415.12 | +2.7% | -5.4% | +33.9% | +68.6% | |
| TTM Dividend Yield | 0.84% | 0.0% | +16.7% | 0.0% | -3.5% | |
| Quarterly Dividends Paid | $6.76B | -0.1% | +9.5% | +33.5% | +60.1% | |
| TTM Dividend | $3.48 | +2.4% | +10.1% | +33.9% | +62.6% | |
| Quarterly Free Cash Flow | $15.80B | +168.7% | -22.1% | -11.4% | -7.5% | |
| Quarterly Revenue | $82.89B | +2.0% | +18.3% | +56.8% | +98.7% | |
| Quarterly EPS | $4.27 | -17.2% | +23.3% | +74.1% | +109.8% |
Quarterly Payout Ratio Highs
| Period | High | Date | Current |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Y | 23.89% | N/A | -11.0% |
| 3Y | 27.65% | N/A | -23.1% |
| 5Y | 30.84% | -31.1% | |
| All | 967.31% | -97.8% |
Quarterly Payout Ratio Lows
| Period | Low | Date | Current |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Y | 17.58% | +20.9% | |
| 3Y | 17.58% | +20.9% | |
| 5Y | 17.58% | +20.9% | |
| All | -341.06% | +106.2% |
Quarterly Payout Ratio History
FAQ
What is the current quarterly payout ratio of MSFT?
As of today, MSFT quarterly payout ratio is 21.26%
What is MSFT quarterly payout ratio most recent change?
MSFT quarterly payout ratio was up +20.93% on March 31, 2026
What is 1-year change in MSFT quarterly payout ratio?
MSFT quarterly payout ratio is down -11.01% year-over-year
How far is MSFT quarterly payout ratio from its all-time high?
MSFT quarterly payout ratio is currently -97.80% 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 88.99% 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
Data Sources & References
- MSFT Official Website www.microsoft.com
- 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