Microsoft Announces First Quarter Results

Microsoft Announces First Quarter Results REDMOND, Wash. — October 28, 2026 — Microsoft Corp. today announced the following results for the quarter ended September 30, 2026, as compared to the corresponding period of last fiscal year: • Revenue was $92.3 billion and increased 19% • Operating income was $45.9 billion and increased 21% (up 22% in constant currency) • Net income was $36.6 billion and increased 32% on a GAAP basis, and was $36.4 billion and increased 18% (up 19% in constant currency) on a non-GAAP basis • Diluted earnings per share was $4.92 and increased 32% on a GAAP basis, and was $4.89 and increased 18% (up 19% in constant currency) on a non-GAAP basis • Non-GAAP results exclude the impact from investments in OpenAI, explained in the Non-GAAP Definition section below “We are delivering greater capability, choice, control, and cost efficiency for customers across our entire stack,” said Satya Nadella, chairman and chief executive officer of Microsoft. “By helping organizations build and own their own intelligence, and earning trust through agent safety and security, we are translating our innovation into growing adoption and real-world impact across every industry.” “We delivered a strong start to the fiscal year with Microsoft Cloud revenue of $63.9 billion, with growth accelerating to 30% (up 31% in constant currency) year-over-year,” said Amy Hood, executive vice president and chief financial officer of Microsoft. “Results exceeded expectations across revenue, operating income, and earnings per share.” The following table adjusts for the impact from investments in OpenAI and reconciles our financial results reported in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) to non-GAAP financial results. Additional information regarding our non-GAAP definition is provided below. All growth comparisons relate to the corresponding period in the last fiscal year. Three Months Ended September 30, 2026 2025 Percentage Change Y/Y Percentage Change Y/Y ($ in millions, except per share amounts) As Reported (GAAP) Impact from OpenAI* As Adjusted (non-GAAP) As Reported (GAAP) Impact from OpenAI* As Adjusted (non-GAAP) GAAP Constant Currency Net Impact from OpenAI* Non-GAAP Non-GAAP Constant Currency Net income $36,629 $(207) $36,422 $27,747 $3,086 $30,833 32% 33% $(3,293) 18% 19% Diluted earnings per share $4.92 $(0.03) $4.89 $3.72 $0.41 $4.13 32% 33% $(0.44) 18% 19% *Impact from OpenAI adjusts for the impact from investments in OpenAI Business Highlights Revenue in Agents and Infra was $76.8 billion and increased 25%, with the following business highlights: • Commercial remaining performance obligation increased 73% to $677 billion • Microsoft Cloud revenue was $63.9 billion and increased 30% (up 31% in constant currency) • Azure revenue increased 48% • Microsoft 365 commercial cloud revenue increased 18% (up 19% in constant currency) on an adjusted basis, normalized for a 1-point benefit from in-period revenue recognition in the prior year, and increased 17% (up 18% in constant currency) on a reported basis • Microsoft 365 consumer cloud revenue increased 17% (up 16% in constant currency) • Industry solutions cloud revenue increased 10% Revenue in Devices and Consumer was $15.5 billion and decreased 3%, with the following business highlights: • Search and advertising revenue excluding traffic acquisition costs increased 12% • XBOX content and services revenue decreased 2% (down 1% in constant currency) • Windows OEM and Devices revenue decreased 22% Microsoft returned $10.2 billion to shareholders in the form of dividends and share repurchases in the first quarter of fiscal year 2027. Business Outlook Microsoft will provide forward-looking guidance in connection with this quarterly earnings announcement on its earnings conference call and webcast. Quarterly Highlights, Product Releases, and Customer Stories Every quarter Microsoft delivers hundreds of products, services, and enhancements. These releases are driven by years of significant research and development investments, to empower customers with greater productivity, security, and differentiated value. This momentum is reflected in stories that showcase how our technology is shaping industries and driving customer success. We share innovation updates on our product blogs across Azure, Microsoft 365, and more on our Official Microsoft blog. Webcast Details Satya Nadella, chairman and chief executive officer, Amy Hood, executive vice president and chief financial officer, Alice Jolla, chief accounting officer, Brian DeFoe, deputy general counsel and corporate secretary, and Jonathan Neilson, vice president of investor relations, will host a conference call and webcast at 2:30 p.m. Pacific time (5:30 p.m. Eastern time) today to discuss details of the company’s performance for the quarter and certain forward-looking information. The session may be accessed at http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/investor. Participants can also dial into the conference call at (877) 407-0666 or +1 (201) 689-8023 for international, no password required. The webcast will be available for replay through the close of business on October 28, 2027. Non-GAAP Definition Impact from investments in OpenAI. In the first quarter of fiscal year 2027, net income and diluted earnings per share were impacted by net gains from investments in OpenAI, which resulted in an increase in net income and diluted earnings per share of $207 million and $0.03, respectively. In the first quarter of fiscal year 2026, net income and diluted earnings per share were impacted by net losses from investments in OpenAI, which resulted in a decrease in net income and diluted earnings per share of $3.1 billion and $0.41, respectively. Microsoft has provided non-GAAP financial measures related to the impact from investments in OpenAI to aid investors in better understanding our performance. Microsoft believes these non-GAAP measures assist investors by providing additional insight into its operational performance and help clarify trends affecting its business. For comparability of reporting, management considers non-GAAP measures in conjunction with GAAP financial results in evaluating business performance. The non-GAAP financial measures presented in this release should not be considered as a substitute for, or superior to, the measures of financial performance prepared in accordance with GAAP. Constant Currency Microsoft presents constant currency information to provide a framework for assessing how our underlying businesses performed excluding the effect of foreign currency rate fluctuations. To present this information, current and comparative prior period results for entities reporting in currencies other than United States dollars are converted into United States dollars using the average exchange rates from the comparative period rather than the actual exchange rates in effect during the respective periods. All growth comparisons relate to the corresponding period in the last fiscal year. Microsoft has provided this non-GAAP financial information to aid investors in better understanding our performance. The non-GAAP financial measures presented in this release should not be considered as a substitute for, or superior to, the measures of financial performance prepared in accordance with GAAP. Financial Performance Constant Currency Reconciliation Three Months Ended September 30, 2026 2025 Percentage Change Y/Y Percentage Change Y/Y ($ in millions, except per share amounts) As Reported (GAAP) As Adjusted (non-GAAP) As Reported (GAAP) As Adjusted (non-GAAP) GAAP Non-GAAP Constant Currency Impact Constant Currency Non-GAAP Constant Currency Revenue $92,279 - $77,673 - 19% - $(309) 19% - Operating income $45,915 - $37,961 - 21% - $(297) 22% - Net income $36,629 $36,422 $27,747 $30,833 32% 18% $(242) 33% 19% Diluted earnings per share $4.92 $4.89 $3.72 $4.13 32% 18% $(0.03) 33% 19% Segment Revenue Constant Currency Reconciliation Three Months Ended September 30, 2026 2025 Percentage Change Y/Y Percentage Change Y/Y ($ in millions) As Reported (GAAP) As Reported (GAAP) GAAP Constant Currency Impact Constant Currency Agents and Infra $76,795 $61,672 25% $(290) 25% Devices and Consumer $15,484 $16,001 (3)% $(19) (3)% We have recast certain prior period amounts to conform to the way we internally manage and monitor our business, which reflects the fiscal year 2027 changes to our segments announced in September 2026. Selected Product and Service Information Constant Currency Reconciliation Three Months Ended September 30, 2026 Percentage Change Y/Y (GAAP) Constant Currency Impact Percentage Change Y/Y Constant Currency Commercial remaining performance obligation 73% 0% 73% Microsoft Cloud revenue 30% 1% 31% Azure revenue 48% 0% 48% Microsoft 365 commercial cloud revenue 17% 1% 18% Microsoft 365 consumer cloud revenue 17% (1)% 16% Industry solutions cloud revenue 10% 0% 10% Search and advertising revenue excluding traffic acquisition costs 12% 0% 12% XBOX content and services revenue (2)% 1% (1)% Windows OEM and devices revenue (22)% 0% (22)% About Microsoft Microsoft (Nasdaq “MSFT” @microsoft) creates platforms and tools powered by AI to deliver innovative solutions that meet the evolving needs of our customers. The technology company is committed to making AI available broadly and doing so responsibly, with a mission to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. Forward-Looking Statements Statements in this release that are “forward-looking statements” are based on current expectations and assumptions that are subject to risks and uncertainties. Actual results could differ materially because of factors such as: • intense competition in all of our markets that could adversely affect our results of operations; • substantial investments in cloud and AI strategy that depend on customer demand, technological developments, competitive dynamics, and regulatory condition; • development, delivery, and maintenance of competitive cloud-based and AI products and services that achieve broad customer adoption and sustainable revenue growth; • significant investments in products and services that may not achieve expected returns; • acquisitions, joint ventures, and strategic alliances that could have an adverse effect on our business; • cyberattacks and security vulnerabilities that could lead to reduced revenue, increased costs, liability claims, or harm to our reputation or competitive position; • disclosure and misuse of personal data that could cause liability and harm to our reputation; • the possibility that we may not be able to protect information in our products and services from use by others; • abuse of our platforms that may harm our reputation or user engagement; • products and services, how they are used by customers, and how third-party products and services interact with them, presenting security, privacy, and execution risks; • issues about the development, deployment, and use of AI that may result in reputational or competitive harm, or liability; • inability to develop and expand adequate infrastructure; • supply or other quality problems; • excessive outages, disruptions, or capacity constraints of our services if we fail to maintain an adequate operations infrastructure or secure resources necessary to support it; • potential consequences of new, existing, and evolving legal and regulatory requirements; • claims against us that could result in adverse outcomes in legal disputes; • uncertainties relating to our business with government customers; • additional tax liabilities; • an inability to protect and utilize our intellectual property may harm our business and operating results; • claims that Microsoft has infringed the intellectual property rights of others; • damage to our reputation or our brands that may harm our business and results of operations; • adverse economic or market conditions that could harm our business; • catastrophic events or geopolitical conditions that could disrupt our business; • exposure to increased economic and operational uncertainties from operating a global business, including the effects of foreign currency exchange; and • the dependence of our business on our ability to attract and retain talented employees. For more information about risks and uncertainties associated with Microsoft’s business, please refer to the “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” and “Risk Factors” sections of Microsoft’s SEC filings, including, but not limited to, its annual report on Form 10-K and quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, copies of which may be obtained by contacting Microsoft’s Investor Relations department at (800) 285-7772 or at Microsoft’s Investor Relations website at http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/investor. All information in this release is as of September 30, 2026. The company undertakes no duty to update any forward-looking statement to conform the statement to actual results or changes in the company’s expectations. 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MICROSOFT CORPORATION INCOME STATEMENTS (In millions, except per share amounts) (Unaudited) Three Months Ended September 30, 2026 2025 Revenue: Product $14,631 $15,922 Service and other 77,648 61,751 Total revenue 92,279 77,673 Cost of revenue: Product 2,471 2,922 Service and other 27,249 21,121 Total cost of revenue 29,720 24,043 Gross margin 62,559 53,630 Research and development 9,047 8,146 Sales and marketing 5,716 5,717 General and administrative 1,881 1,806 Operating income 45,915 37,961 Other income (expense), net 38 (3,660) Income before income taxes 45,953 34,301 Provision for income taxes 9,324 6,554 Net income $36,629 $27,747 Earnings per share: Basic $4.93 $3.73 Diluted $4.92 $3.72 Weighted average shares outstanding: Basic 7,426 7,433 Diluted 7,446 7,466 COMPREHENSIVE INCOME STATEMENTS (In millions) (Unaudited) Three Months Ended September 30, 2026 2025 Net income $36,629 $27,747 Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax: Net change related to derivatives 3 (3) Net change related to investments (559) 687 Translation adjustments and other (17) (98) Other comprehensive income (loss) (573) 586 Comprehensive income $36,056 $28,333 BALANCE SHEETS (In millions) (Unaudited) September 30, 2026 June 30, 2026 Assets Current assets: Cash and cash equivalents $20,281 $20,935 Short-term investments 44,228 55,908 Total cash, cash equivalents, and short-term investments 64,509 76,843 Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $728 and $1,040 62,084 80,876 Inventories 1,835 1,397 Other current assets 57,709 48,594 Total current assets 186,137 207,710 Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of $127,208 and $118,691 346,844 313,076 Operating lease right-of-use assets 30,178 24,177 Equity and other investments 37,808 36,348 Goodwill 119,646 119,651 Intangible assets, net 17,751 18,609 Other long-term assets 41,039 38,805 Total assets $779,403 $758,376 Liabilities and stockholders' equity Current liabilities: Accounts payable $42,625 $42,416 Current portion of long-term debt 4,391 9,227 Accrued compensation 10,156 14,945 Short-term income taxes 1,447 2,534 Short-term unearned revenue 66,866 72,965 Other current liabilities 26,483 26,738 Total current liabilities 151,968 168,825 Long-term debt 31,090 31,067 Long-term income taxes 29,235 28,647 Long-term unearned revenue 2,697 2,747 Deferred income taxes 3,174 3,054 Operating lease liabilities 21,719 16,532 Other long-term liabilities 69,011 65,117 Total liabilities 308,894 315,989 Commitments and contingencies Stockholders' equity: Common stock and paid-in capital - shares authorized 24,000; outstanding 7,427 and 7,427 119,571 117,406 Retained earnings 354,795 328,265 Accumulated other comprehensive loss (3,857) (3,284) Total stockholders' equity 470,509 442,387 Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $779,403 $758,376 CASH FLOWS STATEMENTS (In millions) (Unaudited) Three Months Ended September 30, 2026 2025 Operations Net income $36,629 $27,747 Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash from operations: Depreciation, amortization, and other 11,744 8,147 Stock-based compensation expense 3,134 2,983 Net recognized losses (gains) on investments and derivatives (231) 3,907 Deferred income taxes 4,609 2,491 Changes in operating assets and liabilities: Accounts receivable 17,104 16,490 Inventories (436) (192) Other current assets (1,903) (1,162) Other long-term assets (6,389) (394) Accounts payable 525 (614) Unearned revenue (5,942) (5,418) Income taxes (556) (2,944) Other current liabilities (4,528) (5,507) Other long-term liabilities 4,240 (477) Net cash from operations 58,000 45,057 Financing Repayments of debt (4,850) 0 Common stock issued 598 689 Common stock repurchased (4,379) (5,650) Common stock cash dividends paid (6,757) (6,169) Other, net (1,252) (669) Net cash used in financing (16,640) (11,799) Investing Additions to property and equipment (39,367) (19,394) Acquisition of companies, net of cash acquired and divestitures, and purchases of intangible and other assets (397) (578) Purchases of investments (5,394) (17,671) Maturities of investments 5,672 6,031 Sales of investments 10,470 3,262 Other, net (12,949) (6,209) Net cash used in investing (41,965) (34,559) Effect of foreign exchange rates on cash and cash equivalents (49) (92) Net change in cash and cash equivalents (654) (1,393) Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period 20,935 30,242 Cash and cash equivalents, end of period $20,281 $28,849 We have recast certain prior period amounts to conform to the current period presentation. SEGMENT RESULTS (In millions) (Unaudited) Three Months Ended September 30, 2026 2025 Agents and Infra Revenue $76,795 $61,672 Cost of revenue 23,887 17,701 Operating expenses 12,350 11,253 Operating income $40,558 $32,718 Devices and Consumer Revenue $15,484 $16,001 Cost of revenue 5,833 6,342 Operating expenses 4,294 4,416 Operating income $5,357 $5,243 Total Revenue $92,279 $77,673 Cost of revenue 29,720 24,043 Operating expenses 16,644 15,669 Operating income $45,915 $37,961 We have recast certain prior period amounts to conform to the way we internally manage and monitor our business, which reflects the fiscal year 2027 changes to our segments announced in September 2026. PRODUCT AND SERVICE OFFERINGS REVENUE (In millions) (Unaudited) Three Months Ended September 30, 2026 2025 Azure $33,165 $22,384 Microsoft 365 cloud 27,778 23,694 Productivity and server licensing 8,407 8,678 Search and advertising 6,554 5,942 XBOX 5,379 5,508 Industry solutions 5,337 4,894 Windows OEM and devices 3,551 4,551 Frontier and support services 2,108 2,022 Total revenue $92,279 $77,673 We have recast certain prior period amounts to conform to the way we internally manage and monitor our business, which reflects the fiscal year 2027 changes to our segments announced in September 2026.