Microsoft Corporation

The dividend has not been reduced for 20 consecutive years.The forecast annual dividend is $3.64 per share or unit, with a forecast yield of 0.73%.Dividend on equity (DOE) is 4.58%, -2.77 points year over year.

Dividend on equity (DOE) is the annual dividend as a percentage of shareholders’ equity. Because it is less affected by temporary earnings swings, it helps assess the continuity of a company’s shareholder return policy.