Microsoft Corporation Overview

Company: Microsoft Corporation
CEO: Satya Nadella
Founded: Apr 4, 1975
Symbol: MSFT
Exchange: NASDAQ
Industry: Software - Infrastructure
Sector: Technology
About

Microsoft Corporation is a prominent global technology firm that invents, markets, and provides ongoing assistance for a diverse range of software, digital services, computing devices, and comprehensive solutions. Its operations are organized into three primary divisions: Productivity and Business Processes, Intelligent Cloud, and More Personal Computing. The Productivity and Business Processes segment delivers crucial tools for both enterprises and individual users. Thisludes the extensive Office suite (comprising Exchange, SharePoint, Microsoft Teams, Office 365 Security and Compliance, Microsoft Viva, and Skype for Business), along with popular consumer offerings like Skype, Outlook.com, OneDrive, and LinkedIn. It also features Dynamics 365, a suite of integrated cloud and on-premises business applications tailored for organizations. The Intelligent Cloud division focuses on sophisticated infrastructure and platform services. Here, Microsoft licenses key products such as SQL Server, Windows Servers, Visual Studio, System Center, and associated Client Access Licenses. It alsoludes GitHub, a leading platform for developer collaboration and code hosting; Nuance, offering advanced AI solutions for healthcare and businesses; and Azure, its expansive cloud computing platform. This segment further encompasses enterprise support, Microsoft consulting services, and Nuance professional services, assisting clients with the development, deployment, and management of Microsoft's server and desktop technologies, alongside offering product training and certification. Finally, the More Personal Computing segment covers a broad spectrum of consumer and commercial computing experiences. It generates revenue through Windows operating system licensing,luding agreements with original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), non-volume licensing, and various Windows Commercial offerings (such as volume licensing and cloud services), as well as patent licensing and Windows Internet of Things (IoT). This division also supplies its own hardware,luding Surface devices, PC accessories, and gaming/entertainment consoles. Its Gaming portfolio features Xbox hardware, content, and subscription services, in addition to video games and royalties from third-party titles. Furthermore, it manages search services like Bing and Microsoft's advertising platforms. Microsoft distributes its extensive product line via numerous channels,luding original equipment manufacturers, wholesale distributors, and various resellers, complementing direct sales through digital marketplaces, its own online storefronts, and physical retail outlets. The company, established in 1975, maintains its headquarters in Redmond, Washington.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Microsoft Corporation founded?

Microsoft Corporation was founded on Apr 4, 1975, which makes the company 51 years old.

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Who is the CEO of Microsoft Corporation?

Satya Nadella is the CEO of Microsoft Corporation.

What industry and sector is Microsoft Corporation in?

Microsoft Corporation operates in the Software - Infrastructure industry and the Technology sector.

What are Microsoft Corporation's CIK, SIC, and ISIN codes?

  • CIK (Central Index Key): 0000789019
  • SIC (Standard Industrial Classification): 7372
  • ISIN (International Securities Identification Number): US5949181045

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How many employees does Microsoft Corporation have?

Microsoft Corporation has 228,000 employees.

What is the revenue of Microsoft Corporation?

In fiscal year 2025, Microsoft Corporation generated a revenue of $281.72 Billion.

What is the net income of Microsoft Corporation?

In fiscal year 2025, Microsoft Corporation reported a net income of $101.83 Billion.

What is Microsoft Corporation's biggest product segment?

Server Products And Cloud Services is Microsoft Corporation's biggest product segment, representing 34.94% of its total revenue.

When was Microsoft Corporation listed on the stock exchange?

Microsoft Corporation went public on Mar 13, 1986, through its Initial Public Offering (IPO), and it has been 40 years since then.

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What is the ticker symbol of Microsoft Corporation, and where is it listed?

Microsoft Corporation's ticker symbol is MSFT, and the company is listed on the NASDAQ stock market exchange.

What is Microsoft Corporation's current stock price?

Microsoft Corporation's current stock price is $391.05 as of Jul 14, 2026.

What is Microsoft Corporation's market capitalization?

As of , Microsoft Corporation's market cap is .

What is Microsoft Corporation's ranking in the world?

Ranked #3among 4,118 companies based on market cap.

Who are the top competitors of Microsoft Corporation?

Competitors of Microsoft Corporation include Adobe, Oracle Corporation and Synopsys, and more.