Dividends and Stock History
Dividend Information
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Computershare, Microsoft's transfer agent, administers a direct stock purchase plan and a dividend reinvestment plan for the company. To find out more about these programs you may contact Computershare directly at (800) 285-7772, Option 1, between the hours of 8 A.M. and 8 P.M. Eastern Time, Monday through Friday, and Saturday 9 A.M. and 5 P.M. Eastern Time. Alternatively, you can view the program online by going to the Computershare's website .
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Microsoft pays a quarterly dividend of $0.83 per share. Read the press release
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Click here to download the dividends file
Quarterly Dividend
Annual Dividend
| Dividend Period | Amount | Announcement Date | Ex-Dividend Date | Record Date | Payable Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 |
$0.08
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Jan 16, 2003
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Feb 19, 2003
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Feb 21, 2003
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Mar 7, 2003
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| 2004 |
$0.16
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Sep 12, 2003
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Oct 15, 2003
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Oct 17, 2003
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Nov 7, 2003
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Special Dividend
| Dividend Period | Amount | Announcement Date | Ex-Dividend Date | Record Date | Payable Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Special |
$3.00
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Jul 20, 2004
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Nov 15, 2004
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Nov 17, 2004
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Dec 2, 2004
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Stock Information
Microsoft Stock Split Information
Lookup Microsoft closing stock prices by date. Prices display split-adjusted cost basis per share on that date.
Microsoft 2-for-1 Common Stock Split
Answers to Frequently Asked Questions about the ninth common stock split effective February 18, 2003.
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Direct Stock Purchase and Dividend Reinvestment Program
Computershare, Microsoft's transfer agent, administers a direct stock purchase plan and a divident reinvestment plan for the company. To find out more about these programs you may contact Computershare directly at (800) 285-7772, Option 1, between the hours of 8 A.M. and 8 P.M. Eastern Time, Monday through Friday, and Saturday 9 A.M. and 5 P.M. Eastern Time. Alternatively, you can view the program online by going to the
Computershare's website
