Microsoft announces quarterly dividend

Rhea-AI Summary

Microsoft (Nasdaq: MSFT) announced that its board declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.91 per share. The dividend is payable March 12, 2026 to shareholders of record on February 19, 2026, with an ex-dividend date of February 19, 2026. The announcement reiterates Microsoft’s focus on delivering platforms and AI-powered tools and notes the company’s stated mission to empower people and organizations.

Positive

• Quarterly dividend of $0.91 per share
• Dividend payable on March 12, 2026
• Record and ex-dividend date set for February 19, 2026

Negative

• None.

News Market Reaction – MSFT

-2.50%

-2.50% Session close to close

In the Dec 3 session, MSFT declined 2.50%, reflecting a moderate negative market reaction.

Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.

Market Context

This announcement reiterates Microsoft’s regular capital-return program, with a quarterly dividend o...

Analysis

This announcement reiterates Microsoft’s regular capital-return program, with a quarterly dividend of $0.91 per share payable on March 12, 2026 to holders of record on February 19, 2026, which is also the ex-dividend date. Viewed alongside prior dividend increases in 2025, it underscores ongoing shareholder distributions. Investors may watch upcoming earnings, AI-related partnerships, and governance developments to contextualize this payout within Microsoft’s broader financial strategy.

Key Figures

Quarterly dividend: $0.91 per share Payable date: March 12, 2026 Record date: February 19, 2026 +1 more

4 metrics

Quarterly dividend $0.91 per share Declared by board of directors

Payable date March 12, 2026 Dividend payment date

Record date February 19, 2026 Shareholders of record for dividend

Ex-dividend date February 19, 2026 Date shares trade without upcoming dividend

Historical Context

5 past events · Latest: Dec 10 (Positive)

Pattern 5 events

Date	Event	Sentiment	24h Move	Catalyst
Dec 10	Brand campaign	Positive	-2.7%	Candy Crush campaign highlighted strong engagement metrics and promotional activity.
Dec 09	Governance outcome	Positive	+0.2%	Shareholders rejected Proposal 9, aligning with board and advocacy group recommendations.
Dec 02	Dividend declaration	Positive	-2.5%	Board declared a $0.91 quarterly dividend with specified record and payable dates.
Nov 17	AI partnership	Positive	-0.5%	Levi Strauss partnered with Microsoft to build a next‑gen AI superagent platform.
Nov 12	Proxy campaign	Positive	+0.5%	ADL and JLens urged shareholders to vote against a BDS‑aligned Proposal 9.

24h Move is the share-price change in the day after each event; other market factors may also have contributed.

Pattern Detected

Recent news, including partnerships, governance items, and dividends, has often been followed by modest single-day moves that skew slightly negative.

Recent Company History

Over the last few months, MSFT news has focused on shareholder matters, AI partnerships, and brand campaigns. A Nov 17 AI partnership with Levi Strauss and several governance-related releases around Proposal 9 and climate risk drew small price reactions within about ±3%. The prior Dec 2 dividend announcement at $0.91 per share coincided with a -2.5% move, suggesting dividend news historically aligned with only modest, sometimes negative, next-day performance.

Key Terms

quarterly dividend, ex-dividend date

2 terms

quarterly dividend financial

"announced that its board of directors declared a quarterly dividend of $0.91 per share"

A quarterly dividend is a payment a company gives to its shareholders four times a year, usually as a share of its profits. It's like getting a small bonus every few months for owning the company's stock, which can provide a steady income. Investors watch these payments to see how well a company is doing and whether it’s a good investment.

ex-dividend date financial

"The ex-dividend date will be Feb. 19, 2026."

The ex-dividend date is the date when a stock starts trading without the value of its next dividend payment included. If you buy the stock on or after this date, you won't receive that upcoming dividend; only those who owned the stock before this date are entitled to it. It matters to investors because it determines who is eligible to receive the dividend and can influence the stock’s price around that time.

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REDMOND, Wash., Dec. 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Microsoft Corp. on Tuesday announced that its board of directors declared a quarterly dividend of $0.91 per share. The dividend is payable March 12, 2026, to shareholders of record on Feb. 19, 2026. The ex-dividend date will be Feb. 19, 2026.

Microsoft (Nasdaq "MSFT" @microsoft) creates platforms and tools powered by AI to deliver innovative solutions that meet the evolving needs of our customers. The technology company is committed to making AI available broadly and doing so responsibly, with a mission to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more.

 

 

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FAQ

What dividend did Microsoft (MSFT) declare on December 2, 2025?

Microsoft declared a $0.91 per share quarterly cash dividend on December 2, 2025.

When is the Microsoft (MSFT) dividend payable and what is the record date?

The dividend is payable on March 12, 2026 to shareholders of record on February 19, 2026.

What is the ex-dividend date for Microsoft (MSFT) March 2026 payout?

The ex-dividend date is February 19, 2026 for the March 12, 2026 payout.

How much will Microsoft (MSFT) shareholders receive per share for the December 2025 declaration?

Shareholders will receive $0.91 per share for the declared quarterly dividend.

Do I need to own MSFT before February 19, 2026 to get the dividend?

Yes. To receive the dividend you must be a shareholder of record on February 19, 2026, so you must own MSFT shares before the ex-dividend date.