Dividend Yield And Annual Dividend

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Microsoft's Dividend Payout: A Detailed Analysis

Dividend Yield and Annual Dividend

Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) currently offers a dividend yield of 0.71% and an annual dividend of $3.00 per share. This information indicates that for every $100 worth of MSFT stock an investor owns, they can expect to receive an annual dividend payment of $0.71.

Dividend History and Quarterly Payments

The Dividend History page provides a comprehensive overview of Microsoft's dividend payment history. Microsoft has maintained a consistent dividend payout, increasing its dividend per share every year for over two decades. The company currently pays a quarterly dividend of $0.75 per share.

Microsoft's most recent dividend payment of $0.75 per share was made on [DATE]. The ex-dividend date for this payment was [DATE], which means that investors who purchased MSFT stock on or after this date were not eligible to receive the dividend payment.

The next dividend payment is expected to be made on [DATE]. Investors who purchase MSFT stock on or before the ex-dividend date of [DATE] will be eligible to receive the dividend payment.

Forward Yield and Dividend Capture Stocks

The forward yield for MSFT is currently 0.72%, which is calculated by dividing the annual dividend per share by the current stock price. This yield indicates the potential return that investors can expect if they purchase MSFT stock at its current price and hold it for one year.

Dividend capture stocks are stocks that are purchased shortly before the ex-dividend date in order to receive the dividend payment. This strategy can be profitable if the stock price does not drop significantly after the ex-dividend date.

However, it is important to note that dividend capture strategies can be risky, as there is no guarantee that the stock price will remain stable or increase after the ex-dividend date.

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