Microsoft (MSFT) Announces Board Changes; Boosts Qtr. Dividend 11% to 31c/Share

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Microsoft (MSFT) May Have More for Investors After Smaller-than-Expected Dividend Hike - Nomura

September 17, 2014 10:10 AM EDT

Nomura Securities analyst Rick Sherlund weighed in on Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) after the company increased its dividend just 11%, which was light of expectation. Sherlund said investors should stay tuned for more.

Sherlund commented, "Our interpretation is that the dividend increase may... More

Microsoft (MSFT) Dividend Increase Below Expectations, Says Goldman Sachs

September 17, 2014 8:38 AM EDT

Goldman Sachs maintained a Sell rating on Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) with a price target of $36. Earlier it declared a quarterly dividend of $0.31 per share, or $1.24 annualized. This is a 10.7% increase from the prior dividend of $0.28. Analyst Heather Bellini noted this was below expectations.

"MSFTs 11% (+$0.03) quarterly dividend increase will appear disappointing versus the 18% (+$0.05)... More

Microsoft (MSFT) Raises Quarterly Dividend 10.7% to $0.31; 2.7% Yield

September 17, 2014 6:26 AM EDT

Microsoft (Nasdaq: MSFT) declared a quarterly dividend of $0.31 per share, or $1.24 annualized. This is a 10.7% increase from the prior dividend of $0.28.

The dividend will be payable on December 11, 2014, to stockholders of record on November 20, 2014, with an ex-dividend date of November 18,... More