How to buy Activision Blizzard shares

While you can't invest directly in Activision Blizzard, you can buy shares in Microsoft, which completed its acquisition of Activision Blizzard in October 2023. Microsoft is listed on the NASDAQ with stock code "MSFT".

It's important to note that Microsoft isn't just the parent company for Activision Blizzard. You're effectively also buying into Windows, Bing, Outlook, LinkedIn, Visual Studio and Xbox, amongst others. That means the movement of Microsoft's share price will be affected by more than just the fortunes of Activision Blizzard.

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• Does Activision Blizzard (Microsoft) pay dividends?

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  • Forward yield
  • Payout ratio

  Dividend yield: 0.7% of stock value

  Forward annual dividend yield: 0.76% of stock value

  Dividend payout ratio: 24.18% of net profits

  Activision Blizzard (Microsoft) has recently paid out dividends equivalent to 0.70% of its share value annually.

  Activision Blizzard (Microsoft) has paid out, on average, around 24.18% of recent net profits as dividends. That has enabled analysts to estimate a "forward annual dividend yield" of 0.76% of the current stock value. This means that over a year, based on recent payouts (which are sadly no guarantee of future payouts), shareholders could enjoy a 0.76% return on their shares, in the form of dividend payments. In Activision Blizzard (Microsoft)'s case, that would currently equate to about 3.4 per share.

  While Activision Blizzard (Microsoft)'s payout ratio might seem low, this can signify that the company is investing more in its future growth.

  Activision Blizzard (Microsoft)'s next dividend payout is expected around 11 March 2026. To benefit from it's next dividend payout, you'll need to buy Activision Blizzard (Microsoft) shares before 18 February 2026 (the "ex-dividend date").

  Activision Blizzard (Microsoft)'s dividend yield is perhaps best considered in relation to those of similar companies.

  • Electronic Arts (EA.US): 0.38% (0.38% forward annual dividend yield)
  • Nintendo Co ADR (NTDOY.US): 1.16% (1.16% forward annual dividend yield)
  • Take-Two Interactive Software (TTWO.US): (does not pay dividend)

• When does the fiscal year end for Activision Blizzard (Microsoft)?

  Activision Blizzard (Microsoft)'s fiscal year ends in June.

• Where is Activision Blizzard (Microsoft) based?

  Activision Blizzard (Microsoft)'s address is: One Microsoft Way, Redmond, WA, United States, 98052-6399

• Have Activision Blizzard (Microsoft)'s shares ever split?

  Activision Blizzard (Microsoft)'s shares were split on a 2:1 basis on 17 February 2003. So if you had owned 1 share the day before before the split, the next day you'd have owned 2 shares. This wouldn't directly have changed the overall worth of your Activision Blizzard (Microsoft) shares – just the quantity. However, indirectly, the new 50% lower share price could have impacted the market appetite for Activision Blizzard (Microsoft) shares which in turn could have impacted Activision Blizzard (Microsoft)'s share price.

• How do I sell Activision Blizzard (Microsoft) shares?

  It's as easy to sell Activision Blizzard (Microsoft) as it is to buy! Here's how to sell Activision Blizzard (Microsoft) shares that you already own.

  1. Open your investment app. If you've got one with desktop access, you can log in online
  2. Go to your portfolio. This should be in the main menu
  3. Find your shares. You may be able to search your portfolio
  4. Choose how many you'd like to sell. You'll be able to review the price and see how much you'll receive
  5. Sell your Activision Blizzard (Microsoft) shares. Your investment platform will let you know when your shares are sold

• Can you buy Activision Blizzard (Microsoft) shares with a debit card?

  Most dealing providers will let you use your debit card to top up your account and buy shares. The main ways are with a debit card, bank transfer or with Apple/Google Pay.

• What's the easiest way to buy Activision Blizzard (Microsoft) shares?

  The easiest way to get hold of some Activision Blizzard (Microsoft) shares is to sign up for a share trading app and place a market order or basic order. This type of order tells the platform that you're interested, so it'll try to execute it as quickly as it can. It could take some time for the order to go through, especially if there's a lot of volatility in Activision Blizzard (Microsoft) shares.

• Do you need to complete a W8-BEN form if you want to invest in Activision Blizzard (Microsoft)?

  Yes. When you investing in a US stock, you need to complete a W8-BEN form to minimise your tax liability. Whether these are automatically handled for you depends on your broker, so it would be a good idea to check with them directly.

• What is the key financial information for Activision Blizzard (Microsoft)?

  Activision Blizzard (Microsoft) financials

  Revenue TTM	$293.8 billion
  Operating margin TTM	48.87%
  Gross profit TTM	$202 billion
  Return on assets TTM	14.66%
  Return on equity TTM	32.24%
  Profit margin	35.71%
  Book value	$48.84
  Market capitalisation The total market value Activision Blizzard (Microsoft)'s outstanding shares	$3.8 trillion

  TTM: trailing 12 months

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