Microsoft Corporation Shares Outstanding 2008–2026
Microsoft Corporation reported 7.43B of shares outstanding for fiscal 2026. That was 0.1% lower than fiscal 2025. Compared with fiscal 2021, the change was -1.2%. A falling share count is consistent with net buybacks exceeding issuance over the period, though the filing should be checked for the components.
| Fiscal year | Shares Outstanding | Change (YoY) |
|---|---|---|
| FY 2026 | 7.43B | -0.1% |
| FY 2025 | 7.43B | +0.0% |
| FY 2024 | 7.43B | +0.0% |
| FY 2023 | 7.43B | -0.4% |
| FY 2022 | 7.46B | -0.7% |
| FY 2021 | 7.52B | -0.7% |
| FY 2020 | 7.57B | -0.9% |
| FY 2019 | 7.64B | -0.4% |
| FY 2018 | 7.68B | -0.4% |
| FY 2017 | 7.71B | -1.3% |
| FY 2016 | 7.81B | -2.7% |
| FY 2015 | 8.03B | -2.6% |
| FY 2014 | 8.24B | -1.1% |
| FY 2013 | 8.33B | -0.6% |
| FY 2012 | 8.38B | +0.1% |
| FY 2011 | 8.38B | -3.4% |
| FY 2010 | 8.67B | -2.7% |
| FY 2009 | 8.91B | -2.7% |
| FY 2008 | 9.15B | — |
Source: Microsoft Corporation SEC filings — balance sheet (10-K), split-adjusted. Computed deterministically; refreshed nightly (last updated August 2, 2026). Open MSFT 10-K filings at SEC EDGAR · Methodology · Download CSV.
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Microsoft Corporation reported 7.43B of shares outstanding for fiscal 2026. That was 0.1% lower than fiscal 2025. Compared with fiscal 2021, the change was -1.2%. A falling share count is consistent with net buybacks exceeding issuance over the period, though the filing should be checked for the components. Values remain missing when the cached filing does not disclose a comparable line item; they are never estimated. Stock splits, reorganizations and fiscal-calendar changes can reduce comparability.
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What is Microsoft Corporation's shares outstanding?
Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) reported shares outstanding of 7.43B for fiscal year 2026, per its SEC filings.
How has Microsoft Corporation's shares outstanding changed over time?
Between fiscal 2008 and 2026, MSFT's shares outstanding declined at roughly 1.2% per year (compound annual rate), from 9.15B to 7.43B.
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Figures are computed from Microsoft Corporation's official SEC filings (balance sheet (10-K), split-adjusted), refreshed nightly. Not investment advice.
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