Frequently Asked Questions
Microsoft Stock
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A. Microsoft pays a quarterly dividend of $0.91 per share. Read the Dividend FAQ for more information.
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A. Microsoft common shares are traded on The Nasdaq Stock Market. The ticker symbol is MSFT.
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A. MSN® Money can provide a 15 minute delayed price, as well as other information regarding Microsoft stock.
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A. The offering price was $21.00 per share at the IPO on March 13, 1986.
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A. You should contact Microsoft's transfer agent, Computershare, by one of these methods:
• Internet: https://www.computershare.com/Microsoft
• E-mail: web.queries@computershare.com
• Phone: (800) 285-7772 Option 1
(425) 706-4400 Option 1 (International)
For Written Shareholder Inquiries
By Mail:
Computershare
P.O. Box 43006
Providence RI 02940-3078
By Overnight/Certified/Registered Delivery
Computershare
150 Royall St., Suite 101
Canton, MA 02021
United States of America -
A. 594918104
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A. The 2026 Annual Shareholders Meeting will be held virtually on December 8, 2026 at 8:30 am Pacific Time.
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A. The 2025 Annual Shareholders Meeting was held on December 5, 2025. The meeting can be viewed here.
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A. Microsoft no longer offers preferred shares.
Related Information
Microsoft Corporate
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A. This corporate information page contains a variety of links regarding Microsoft.
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A. This link will take you to Microsoft's Board of Directors. Click on each member's name to read their full biography.
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A. Microsoft's independent auditor is Deloitte & Touche.
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A. The Important Dates section provides a good overview of Microsoft’s history.
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A. Microsoft's mission, as well as how we intend to deliver on our mission, are outlined on Mission and Values page.
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A. Lots of information is available at the jobs site.
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A. Microsoft was incorporated in the state of Washington on June 25, 1981; reincorporated in the state of Delaware on September 19, 1986; and reincorporated in the state of Washington on September 22, 1993.
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A. Microsoft's past and current headcounts can be found on our Fast Facts About Microsoft page.
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A. View our investments and acquisitions.
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A. Visit our online Product Support Services. You can choose from a variety of options.
Dividends for shareholders
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A. 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 the view program online by going to Computershare's website.
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A. Microsoft pays a quarterly dividend of $0.91 per share. Read the press release.
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A. This table lists the dividend payments, amounts, and key dates: