Microsoft raises quarterly dividend 8% to $0.98 per share

Microsoft’s board declared a quarterly dividend of $0.98 per share, payable Dec. 10, 2026, to shareholders of record Nov. 19, 2026. The move signals continued shareholder returns amid rising AI and data‑center spending.

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- Quarterly dividend increased to $0.98 per share; $0.07 higher than prior quarter.
- Record date: Nov. 19, 2026; payment date: Dec. 10, 2026; ex‑dividend date: Nov. 19, 2026.
- Company also set virtual 2026 Annual Shareholders Meeting for Dec. 8, 2026 and a shareholder voting record date of Sept. 30, 2026.
- Dividend rise continues Microsoft’s history of incremental dividend growth, though below recent multi‑year averages.
- Occurs as Microsoft ramps capital expenditure for Azure/AI infrastructure, a focus of investor scrutiny.
- Signals management’s intent to balance capital allocation between growth investments and shareholder distributions.

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