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Earnings & dividends

Microsoft Corp. (MSFT) Earnings & Dividends

Next scheduled report in 33 days, last quarterly EPS, consensus estimates, payout status, and capital-return context for MSFT.

Section freshness

Prices as of Sep 24, 4:00 PM EDT · Fundamentals checked Sep 24, 6:22 PM EDT · Statements Jun 30, 2026

Market pulse

$497.93

MSFT

-0.53%

Day range

$491.22 - $498.88

Market cap

$3.7T

Volume

16.6M

Last tick

Sep 24, 4:00 PM EDT

52-week position

73%

$349.20 - $553.72

Earnings read

MSFT reports in 33 days.

Start with the next report date, recent EPS quality, surprise history, and payout cushion. The detailed history and dividend table stay below for verification.

Next report

October 27, 2026

33 days · time TBD

EPS TTM

$17.97

Next annual estimate $19.76

Last surprise

—

Latest reported EPS spread

Payout safety

Conservative payout

20.3% payout ratio

Next report
October 27, 2026
33 days · time TBD
EPS (TTM)
$17.97
Est. next: $19.76

The next date is the confirmed date in this snapshot. Company guidance is not stored as its own series, so this page does not quote a guidance number. Transcript highlights appear below only when a call transcript is on file.

Dividends and capital return

Payout status beside the earnings base.

Dividend yield only makes sense next to earnings power. TECHi keeps payout ratio, yield, and ex-date on this page so income investors can read the cash return against EPS.

Forward yield
0.78%
Annual payout
$3.64 per share
Payout ratio
20% of EPS
Conservative payout
Last ex-dividend date
August 20, 2026
Next ex-date not yet declared

Earnings desk view

Quarterly recap pending.

Beat/miss history for Microsoft Corp. will appear when recent reported EPS rows are available. TECHi tracks editorial reactions to earnings reports as they become available.

Payout history

MSFT dividend payments - recent history

Yahoo Finance · as of 2026-08-20 · delay not stated · current source

Ex-dateAmount
$0.91
$0.91
$0.91
$0.91
$0.83
$0.83
$0.83
$0.83
$0.75
$0.75
$0.75
$0.75
$0.68
$0.68
$0.68
$0.68
$0.62
$0.62
$0.62
$0.62
$0.56
$0.56
$0.56
$0.56

Dividend safety read

MSFT pays out 20% of TTM earnings as dividends.

A payout ratio in this band gives the dividend room to grow even if earnings dip. Watch quarterly cash-flow coverage to confirm the buffer holds.

Frequently asked

Common questions.

When does MSFT report earnings?

Microsoft Corp. is scheduled to report earnings on Oct 27, 2026. The quarterly history below shows how reported EPS compared with estimates in prior periods.

What is MSFT's trailing EPS?

Microsoft Corp. earned $17.97 per share over the trailing twelve months.

Where can I review MSFT's earnings history?

The MSFT Earnings and Dividends page keeps reported EPS, estimates, surprises, transcripts, and payouts in one dated research view.

Does MSFT pay a dividend?

Yes. Microsoft Corp. (MSFT) currently shows an indicated yield of 0.78% and about $3.64 per share annually.

Where can I track MSFT's dividend history?

The MSFT Earnings and Dividends page keeps dated distributions, ex-dividend dates, yield, and payout context together when those rows are available.

How to use this page

Use this to answer the core investor question for this tab.

Best for Focused evidence that complements the main quote dashboard.

Weak when Provider data is delayed, sparse, or not yet confirmed by filings.

Street view

Buy

Target $577.26 · +15.93%i

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