Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) Yield on Cost (YOC): 0.88%
The yield on cost (yoc) for Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) is 0.88%.
MSFT Yield on Cost (YOC) Metrics
YIELD ON COST (YOC)
0.88%
Forward Yield on Cost Projections
If you buy MSFT today at the current stock price of $403.41 with a yield of 0.88% and dividends continue to grow at the historical rate (10.2% CAGR), your YOC would be:
Current Yield
0.88%
YOC in 3 Years
1.30%
YOC in 5 Years
1.69%
YOC in 10 Years
3.25%
Interactive Yield on Cost Calculator
Project custom investment returns for Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) based on your custom cost basis.
Starting Yield
0.88%
Ending YOC
3.80%
Year 15 Dividend
$15.32
Cum. Dividends Recd.
$126.87
| Year | Projected Div. / Share | YoY Dividend Hike | Yield on Cost (YOC) | Total Dividends Recd. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial | $3.56 | — | 0.88% | $0.00 |
| Year 1 | $3.92 | +10.22% | 0.97% | $3.92 |
| Year 2 | $4.32 | +10.22% | 1.07% | $8.25 |
| Year 3 | $4.77 | +10.22% | 1.18% | $13.02 |
| Year 4 | $5.25 | +10.22% | 1.30% | $18.27 |
| Year 5 | $5.79 | +10.22% | 1.44% | $24.06 |
| Year 6 | $6.38 | +10.22% | 1.58% | $30.44 |
| Year 7 | $7.04 | +10.22% | 1.74% | $37.48 |
| Year 8 | $7.75 | +10.22% | 1.92% | $45.23 |
| Year 9 | $8.55 | +10.22% | 2.12% | $53.78 |
| Year 10 | $9.42 | +10.22% | 2.34% | $63.20 |
| Year 11 | $10.38 | +10.22% | 2.57% | $73.58 |
| Year 12 | $11.44 | +10.22% | 2.84% | $85.03 |
| Year 13 | $12.61 | +10.22% | 3.13% | $97.64 |
| Year 14 | $13.90 | +10.22% | 3.45% | $111.54 |
| Year 15 | $15.32 | +10.22% | 3.80% | $126.87 |
Yield on Cost (YOC) Formula
Formula: Yield on Cost = Annual Dividend / Original Purchase Price × 100
Inputs shown in the projection:
- Original purchase price.
- Annual dividend per share at the starting point.
- Assumed annual dividend growth rate.
- Projected annual dividend divided by original purchase price.
Note: Forward projections assume dividends continue to grow at the designated growth rate. Actual dividend payments are declared by corporate boards and are subject to change.
Microsoft Corporation Yield on Cost (YOC) Formula & Definition
Yield on Cost shows the dividend yield based on your original purchase price. As dividends grow, your YOC increases even if the market yield stays the same.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
Microsoft Corporation Yield on Cost (YOC) FAQ
- What is the yield on cost (yoc) for Microsoft Corporation (MSFT)?
- The yield on cost (yoc) for MSFT stock is 0.88%.