Company / R&D per Share
Microsoft R&D per Share History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest R&D per Share
$4.35
FY2025
5-year range
$2.70 / $4.35
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
+10.9%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#41 of 257
Information Technology
What the data says
Microsoft's r&d per share of $4.35 is higher than 84% of companies in the Information Technology sector (FY2025). R&D per Share has increased for 9 consecutive years, from $1.44 in FY2016 to $4.35 in FY2025.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
4.35 in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of +11.7%. Top quartile in the Information Technology sector.
Improved from $3.59 to $4.35 over the past 2 years.
Information Technology sector context is included.
R&D per Share over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year CAGR
- +10.7%
- 5-Year CAGR
- +11.7%
- 10-Year CAGR
- -
Sector benchmark
-99.9% below sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- Microsoft's r&d per share has grown for 9 consecutive years.
- In FY2025, r&d per share increased 10.9% year-over-year.
- Ranks #41 out of 257 companies in the Information Technology sector.
- Lowest r&d per share in the period was in FY2016.
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 | R&D per ShareValue | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $4.35 | +10.9% |
| FY2024 | $3.92 | +9.3% |
| FY2023 | $3.59 | +12.0% |
| FY2022 | $3.21 | +18.9% |
| FY2021 | $2.70 | +7.9% |
| FY2020 | $2.50 | +15.7% |
| FY2019 | $2.16 | +17.8% |
| FY2018 | $1.83 | +15.9% |
| FY2017 | $1.58 | +9.9% |
| FY2016 | $1.44 | +0.2% |
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K · Updated Mar 12, 2026