Microsoft Raises Quarterly Dividend 8% to 98 Cents per Share From December 2026
Microsoft said on September 15, 2026, that it will raise its quarterly dividend to 98 cents per share from 91 cents, with the new dividend effective from December 2026.
The company had raised its dividend by 10% in 2025.
After the adjustment was announced, Microsoft shares were roughly flat in after-hours trading.
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