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Microsoft Pays Out More in Dividends Than It Spends Buying Back Stock. Here's What That Does for Investors.
Source: Nasdaq
Capital Returns (Dividends / Buybacks)
Microsoft's fiscal 2026 annual report disclosed $27.0 billion in dividends declared and $16.7 billion in share repurchases. The $43.7 billion combined shareholder-return total underscores continued capital-return capacity, with dividends exceeding buybacks during the period.
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