Microsoft (MSFT) paid out $9.7 billion in share buybacks and dividends to investors during Q3 FY25

For its third quarter financial year 2025 report, Microsoft (MSFT) disclosed its share repurchase plans in addition to revenue figures. The company announced that it distributed approximately $9.7 billion to its shareholders through both dividend payments and share buybacks.

On April 30, 2025, Microsoft (MSFT) unveiled their Q3 Fiscal Year 2025 earnings report, disclosing their performance during this quarter, including EPS and revenue. However, the report also shed light on the company’s expenditure towards shareholders. In the document, Microsoft announced a return of $9.7 billion to its shareholders, which was distributed through share buybacks and dividends.

This graph aligns with the $9.7 billion share repurchase amount announced for Q2 FY2025. Notably, Microsoft disbursed approximately $9 billion in dividends and share repurchases during its initial quarter this fiscal year. Over the course of its 2025 fiscal year so far, the company has distributed over $28 billion through dividends and share buybacks.

In the third quarter of 2025, Microsoft’s gaming sector experienced a 5% increase in revenues compared to the same period last year. Remarkably, the company surpassed both its earnings per share (EPS) and revenue projections. For comprehensive insights into their performance, visit our MSFT page.

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2025-05-01 00:57