Company / Profit Margin
Microsoft Profit Margin History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Profit Margin
36.1%
FY2025
5-year range
34.2% / 36.7%
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
+0.5%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#11 of 293
Information Technology
What the data says
Among 293 Information Technology companies, Microsoft is in the top 4% for profit margin. Profit Margin has fluctuated over the past 10 years, ranging from 15.0% in FY2018 to 36.7% in FY2022.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
36.1% in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of +5.2%. Top quartile in the Information Technology sector.
Improved from 34.2% to 36.1% over the past 2 years.
Information Technology sector context is included.
Profit Margin over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year Change
- -0.5pp
- 5-Year Change
- +5.2pp
- 10-Year Change
- -
Sector benchmark
+112.8% above sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- In FY2025, profit margin increased 0.5% year-over-year.
- Currently 319.0pp above the Information Technology sector average.
- Peak profit margin was recorded in FY2022.
- Lowest profit margin in the period was in FY2018.
Company context
Key Data Points
- Strong profit margin: 36.1%
- High earnings quality (cash-backed earnings)
Data sourced from SEC EDGAR filings. Not investment advice.
Annual data
| Year | Profit MarginValue | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | 36.1% | +0.5% |
| FY2024 | 36.0% | +5.3% |
| FY2023 | 34.2% | -6.9% |
| FY2022 | 36.7% | +0.7% |
| FY2021 | 36.4% | +17.7% |
| FY2020 | 31.0% | -0.7% |
| FY2019 | 31.2% | +107.6% |
| FY2018 | 15.0% | -43.1% |
| FY2017 | 26.4% | +17.1% |
| FY2016 | 22.5% | +72.9% |
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K · Updated Mar 12, 2026