Microsoft: Low-Hanging Fruit For Long-Term Dividend Growth Investors
2026-05-18·via All Articles on Seeking Alpha
Summary
Founded in 1975, Microsoft is now a $3.1 trillion (by market cap) tech behemoth employing approximately 230,000 people.
Microsoft has increased its dividend for 24 consecutive years. It’s on track to become a Dividend Aristocrat next year.
MSFT's balance sheet is a fortress. Profitability is outstanding. Return on equity has averaged 40.7% over the last five years, while net margin has averaged 35.9%.
The P/E ratio is now sitting at 24.1. That’s the lowest it’s been in at least a decade.
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Microsoft Corp. (MSFT) is an American multinational technology company. Founded in 1975, Microsoft is now a $3.1 trillion (by market cap) tech behemoth employing approximately 230,000 people. FY 2025 revenue can be broken down across the following three business segments: Productivity and Business