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.

How 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.

As 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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