Microsoft Corporation
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Microsoft Corporation financial history
Annual revenue, profit and earnings per share for the last 5 fiscal years.
| Fiscal Year | Revenue | Gross profit | Net income | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $281.72B | $193.89B | $101.83B | $13.70 |
| 2024 | $245.12B | $171.01B | $88.14B | $11.86 |
| 2023 | $211.91B | $146.05B | $72.36B | $9.72 |
| 2022 | $198.27B | $135.62B | $72.74B | $9.70 |
| 2021 | $168.09B | $115.86B | $61.27B | $8.12 |
MSFT stock split history
Microsoft Corporation has had 5 stock splits in its history.
| Date | Ratio | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| February 18, 2003 | 2:1 | 1 share became 2.00 shares |
| March 29, 1999 | 2:1 | 1 share became 2.00 shares |
| February 23, 1998 | 2:1 | 1 share became 2.00 shares |
| December 9, 1996 | 2:1 | 1 share became 2.00 shares |
| May 23, 1994 | 2:1 | 1 share became 2.00 shares |
About Microsoft Corporation
Microsoft Corporation develops, licenses, and supports software, services, devices, and solutions worldwide. The company operates in three segments: Productivity and Business Processes, Intelligent Cloud, and More Personal Computing. The Productivity and Business Processes segment offers Office, Exchange, SharePoint, Microsoft Teams, Office 365 Security and Compliance, Microsoft Viva, and Skype for Business; Skype, Outlook.com, OneDrive, and LinkedIn; and Dynamics 365, a set of cloud-based and on-premises business solutions for organizations and enterprise divisions. The Intelligent Cloud segment licenses SQL, Windows Servers, Visual Studio, System Center, and related Client Access Licenses; GitHub that provides a collaboration platform and code hosting service for developers; Nuance provides healthcare and enterprise AI solutions; and Azure, a cloud platform. It also offers enterprise support, Microsoft consulting, and nuance professional services to assist customers in developing, deploying, and managing Microsoft server and desktop solutions; and training and certification on Microsoft products. The More Personal Computing segment provides Windows original equipment manufacturer (OEM) licensing and other non-volume licensing of the Windows operating system; Windows Commercial, such as volume licensing of the Windows operating system, Windows cloud services, and other Windows commercial offerings; patent licensing; and Windows Internet of Things. It also offers Surface, PC accessories, PCs, tablets, gaming and entertainment consoles, and other devices; Gaming, including Xbox hardware, and Xbox content and services; video games and third-party video game royalties; and Search, including Bing and Microsoft advertising. The company sells its products through OEMs, distributors, and resellers; and directly through digital marketplaces, online stores, and retail stores. Microsoft Corporation was founded in 1975 and is headquartered in Redmond, Washington.
Company profile
- CEO
- Satya Nadella
- Employees
- 228,000
- Headquarters
- Redmond, WA
- IPO date
- Mar 13, 1986
- Website
- www.microsoft.com
Technology peers
How MSFT compares to other large companies in the same sector.
| Company | Price | Today | Market cap | P/E |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 NVDA NVIDIA Corporation | $188.65 | +2.58% | $4.58T | 38.18 |
 GOOGL Alphabet Inc. | $317.26 | -0.39% | $3.84T | 28.95 |
 AAPL Apple Inc. | $260.50 | +0.00% | $3.83T | 32.47 |
 TSM Taiwan Semiconductor | $370.62 | +1.40% | $1.92T | 29.51 |
 AVGO Broadcom Inc. | $371.57 | +4.69% | $1.76T | 70.45 |
Wall Street analyst ratings
DollarScout analysis
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Bull case
Microsoft has a formidable competitive moat, driven by its suite of software products like Windows and Office, which dominate their respective markets. Its cloud computing platform, Azure, is another growth driver, competing directly with Amazon Web Services and expanding rapidly. The company's commitment to innovation is evident in its focus on artificial intelligence and machine learning, positioning it well for future tech advancements. Despite a current bearish trend, MSFT's P/E ratio of 23.09 is reasonable within the context of its robust growth prospects and a stable market cap of $2.75 trillion. Additionally, the company benefits from a strong customer base and high switching costs, ensuring steady revenue streams.
Bear case
Despite its massive size, Microsoft faces risks from intense competition in critical areas like cloud computing and productivity software, with strong rivals like Amazon and Google. The company's reliance on its traditional software products might not be enough if cloud margins shrink or Azure growth slows. Economic downturns or regulatory changes could also impact its high market cap, making its current valuation a potential risk. Moreover, the tech sector's volatility could impact investor confidence, causing further downward pressure on the stock price. Microsoft's dividend yield, while stable, is less attractive to income-focused investors at 0.9176%.
Who should buy MSFT
Long-term investors with a growth focus who can tolerate moderate volatility and seek exposure to a leading tech giant should consider buying MSFT. It's particularly suitable for those interested in capital appreciation over a 5-10 year horizon, rather than short-term gains or high dividends.
Key risks
- Intense competition from Amazon and Google in cloud computing - Potential regulatory scrutiny due to size and global influence - Economic downturns impacting tech spending - Valuation risk given the high market cap and market volatility
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Recent MSFT news
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