Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) will pay its first quarterly dividend of 2026 on March 13.
Specifically, investors as of February 19 will receive $0.91 per share, the same amount as last quarter, covered on December 11, 2025.
Next Microsoft dividend payment. Source: Dividend.comHow much will MSFT shareholders receive in dividends next month?
Shareholders who managed to pocket 100 MSFT before February 19 can thus expect a total dividend payment of $91 next month.
Since the tech company has consistently increased its yearly dividends for twenty-four consecutive years, there’s no telling what the yearly payout will be.
If the trend somehow does not continue this year, the yearly Microsoft dividend will come in at $364 in 2026.
What are Microsoft’s dividends like?
Microsoft stands out as a reliable dividend payer within the technology sector. It currently offers a dividend yield of 0.91%, which, although slightly below the broader technology sector average of 1.37%, is compensated for with stability and long-term growth.
One of the key strengths behind its dividend profile is a forward payout ratio of 19.14%, indicating that less than one-fifth of expected earnings are distributed to shareholders. This conservative payout leaves substantial room for reinvestment, share buybacks, and future dividend hikes.
Microsoft dividends profile. Source: Dividend.comAs mentioned, Microsoft has already increased its dividend for nearly a quarter of a century, placing it firmly among established dividend growth names. Among comparable peers, Broadcom (NASDAQ: AVGO) comes to mind first, which has a sixteen-year-long track record of dividend increases.
Additionally, Microsoft shares have shown strong historical dividend capture characteristics. Specifically, they enjoy an average price recovery time of just 1.3 days following ex-dividend dates.
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