Microsoft MSFT · USD
Information Technology · Software · US listing · 🇺🇸 United States
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Close of 6 Nov 2026, in USD
About Microsoft
From its filings with the US Securities and Exchange Commission
Microsoft is based in Redmond, Washington and is incorporated in Washington. Its shares trade on Nasdaq under the ticker MSFT. It is a member of the S&P 500, Nasdaq-100 and Dow Jones. The SEC classifies its business as prepackaged software. In the fiscal year to 30 June 2026, it reported revenue of $331.84bn and net income of $133.75bn. At that date it held total assets of $758.38bn and shareholders' equity of $442.39bn.
Microsoft is a technology company committed to making digital technology and artificial intelligence (“AI”) available broadly and doing so responsibly. Our mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more.
We develop and support a broad portfolio of technology solutions for individuals and businesses, focusing on secure, trusted, and innovative platforms and applications that meet evolving customer needs across AI, cloud computing, productivity and collaboration, and personal computing. We strive to create opportunity, growth, and impact in every country around the world.
AI is fundamentally transforming productivity for every individual, organization, and industry. Microsoft's AI offerings span every layer of the technology stack, enabling transformative outcomes across sectors and unlocking opportunity for every country, community, and individual.
We believe AI should be as empowering as it is powerful, and we’re committed to designing and deploying AI responsibly with safety and security from the outset.
Founded in 1975, we develop and support software, services, devices, and solutions that deliver new value for customers and help people and businesses realize their full potential.
Quoted from its 10-K, filed 29 Jul 2026. Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗
Company facts
- Sector
- Information Technology
- Industry
- Software
- Listed since
- 13 Mar 1986
- Employees
- 223,000
- Website
- microsoft.com/en-us ↗
- Head office
- ONE MICROSOFT WAY, REDMOND, WA, 98052-6399
- Incorporated in
- WA
- Classification
- Services-Prepackaged Software
- Filer status
- Large accelerated filer
Leadership
Pay as last reported
- Ms. Amy HoodChief Financial Officer, Executive Vice President$29.5m
- Ms. Amy ColemanExecutive Vice President, Chief People Officer
- Mr. Takeshi NumotoExecutive Vice President, Chief Marketing Officer$11.9m
- Mr. Judson AlthoffExecutive Vice President, Chief Commercial Officer$28.2m
- Ms. Kathleen HoganExecutive Vice President - Office of Strategy and Transformation
- Ms. Sandra PetersonLead Independent Director$457,500
- Mr. Reid HoffmanIndependent Director$367,500
- Mr. Hugh JohnstonIndependent Director$412,500
- Ms. Teri ListIndependent Director$397,500
- Ms. Catherine MacgregorIndependent Director$367,500
- Mr. Mark MasonIndependent Director$367,500
- Ms. Penny PritzkerIndependent Director$392,500
Environmental, social and governance
Scores out of 100, from our data supplier
- Overall
- 82
- Environment
- 74
- Social
- 82
- Governance
- 91
- Direct emissions (scope 1)
- 144,960 t
- Energy emissions (scope 2)
- 8,077,403 t
- Value chain emissions (scope 3)
- 16,624,000 t
- Women in the workforce
- 33.1%
- Carbon reduction policy
- Yes
- Human rights policy
- Yes
SWOT analysis
AI-generated by our data supplier. Not written or checked by our editors.
Strengths
- Microsoft benefits from a strong brand image and reputation in the software industry, allowing them to attract and retain customers.
- They have a diversified product portfolio, including popular software such as Windows operating system, Office suite, and Azure cloud services, providing multiple sources of revenue.
- Microsoft has a strong research and development team, enabling them to constantly innovate and introduce new technologies.
Weaknesses
- Microsoft heavily relies on the success of traditional software, which may limit their ability to quickly adapt to emerging trends such as mobile applications.
- Their products often face compatibility issues and require regular updates, which can lead to customer frustration.
- Competition in the software market is intense, with many alternative solutions available, posing a challenge to Microsoft's market dominance.
Opportunities
- The growing demand for cloud computing presents Microsoft with opportunities to expand their Azure services and capture a larger market share.
- Microsoft can leverage their strong presence in the enterprise sector to offer integrated solutions and capitalize on the increasing need for digital transformation.
- Continued investments in artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies can open up new avenues for product development and differentiation.
Threats
- Open-source software and free alternatives pose a threat to Microsoft's paid software products, as they offer similar functionality at no cost.
- Rapid technological advancements may make Microsoft's existing products obsolete, requiring them to constantly adapt and stay ahead of the competition.
- Issues related to data privacy and security can erode customer trust in Microsoft's cloud services and impact adoption rates.
Sources and methodology
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