Microsoft Boosts Dividend to $0.91 as AI Spending Remains Stable

Microsoft has increased its quarterly dividend by 9.6% to $0.91 per share, marking the company's 23rd consecutive year of dividend increases. The move comes as AI spending remains steady at Microsoft.

The raise in dividend payout does not affect the yield, which is a key factor for income investors who have benefited from this streak of increases over the past two decades.

To receive the payout, shareholders must hold their shares before the August 20, 2026 ex-dividend date. This deadline is crucial as it marks the last day to collect the distribution, with shares held after that date no longer eligible for the payment.