MSFT Microsoft
Technology · Software - Infrastructure
503.81
-0.44%
About the company
Microsoft Corporation, a technology company, develops and supports a portfolio of technology solutions for individuals and businesses worldwide. It operates through three segments: Productivity and Business Processes, Intelligent Cloud, and More Personal Computing. The Productivity and Business Processes segment offers Microsoft 365 Commercial, Enterprise Mobility + Security, Power BI, Exchange, SharePoint, Microsoft Teams, Microsoft 365 Security and Compliance, Microsoft 365 Copilot, and Windows Commercial on-premises and Office licensed on-premises. This segment also provides Microsoft 365 Consumer products and cloud services; LinkedIn, including talent solutions, marketing solutions, subscriptions, and sales solutions; Dynamics 365, a set of cloud-based applications; and on-premises ERP and CRM applications. The Intelligent Cloud segment offers server products and cloud services; cloud and AI consumption-based services, GitHub cloud services, health and life sciences cloud services, as well as virtual desktop offerings, and other cloud services; SQL Server, Windows Server, Visual Studio, System Center, and related client access licenses; and enterprise support services, industry solutions, Microsoft partner network, and learning experience. The More Personal Computing segment provides Windows OEM licensing and devices comprising Surface and PC accessories; XBOX hardware, and XBOX first- and third-party content and services; XBOX Game Pass and other subscriptions; XBOX Cloud Gaming, advertising, and other cloud services; and search advertising consisting of Bing, Copilot, Microsoft News, Microsoft Edge, and third-party affiliates. It sells its products through partners and retail networks. The company was founded in 1975 and is headquartered in Redmond, Washington.
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Dividend deep dive
Microsoft (MSFT) is a Technology sector company specializing in Software - Infrastructure. It currently offers a dividend yield of 0.92%, which sits at the high end of its 5-year yield range (0.71% to 0.92%). The company holds an overall rating score of 7.0. Its dividend momentum score is 1.0, suggesting a weaker price trend, while its value score is 7.5, indicating it may be perceived as good value relative to peers. The company has a market capitalization of USD 2,979,545,219,072.
Dividend history
Microsoft has a consistent dividend growth record, boasting a 15-year streak of annual dividend increases, classifying it as a CCC Contender. Over the past three years, the dividend has grown at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.21%, and its five-year CAGR stands at 10.23%. The company's annual dividend has steadily increased from USD 1.12 in 2014 to USD 2.72 in 2023, with projected amounts of USD 3.00 for 2024 and USD 3.32 for 2025. This consistent growth profile is reflected in its dividend doubling time of 7.0 years.
Dividend safety
Microsoft's dividend safety is categorized as "safe". The company's payout ratio stands at 21.69% of earnings per share, indicating strong coverage.
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