Microsoft Corporation Company Profile
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Microsoft at a glance
Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ: MSFT) is a Software - Infrastructure company in the Technology sector headquartered in Redmond, WA. Microsoft is led by Mr. Satya Nadella and employs about 223,000 people. The company's shares have traded publicly since 1986.
At a market capitalization of $3.93 trillion, it ranks among the largest companies in the US market. MSFT is a member of the SP500, NDX, DJIA. Its SEC Central Index Key (CIK) is 0000789019, which identifies the company's filings on EDGAR.
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What does Microsoft do?
Microsoft Corporation, a technology company, develops and supports a portfolio of technology solutions for individuals and businesses worldwide. Its products include operating systems, server applications, business solution applications, software development tools, desktop and server management tools, and video games; and devices, such as PCs, tablets, gaming and entertainment consoles, other intelligent devices, and related accessories. The company's Productivity and Business Processes segment offers Microsoft 365 Commercial, Enterprise Mobility + Security, Power BI, Exchange, SharePoint, Microsoft Teams, Microsoft 365 Security and Compliance, Microsoft 365 Copilot, and Windows Commercial on-premises and Office licensed on-premises. This segment also provides Microsoft 365 Consumer products and cloud services; LinkedIn, including talent solutions, marketing solutions, subscriptions, and sales solutions; Dynamics 365, a set of cloud-based applications; and on-premises ERP and CRM applications. Its Intelligent Cloud segment offers server products and cloud services; cloud and AI consumption-based services, GitHub cloud services, health and life sciences cloud services, as well as virtual desktop offerings, and other cloud services; SQL Server, Windows Server, Visual Studio, System Center, and related client access licenses; and enterprise support services, industry solutions, Microsoft partner network, and learning experience. The company's More Personal Computing segment provides Windows OEM licensing and devices comprising Surface and PC accessories; XBOX hardware, and XBOX first- and third-party content and services; XBOX Game Pass and other subscriptions; XBOX Cloud Gaming, advertising, and other cloud services; and search advertising consisting of Bing, Copilot, Microsoft News, Microsoft Edge, and third-party affiliates. It sells its products through partners and retail networks. The company was founded in 1975 and is headquartered in Redmond, Washington.
Business description based on the company's public filings.
Company information
- Legal name
- Microsoft Corporation
- Ticker
- NASDAQ: MSFT
- Sector
- Technology
- Industry
- Software - Infrastructure
- CEO
- Mr. Satya Nadella
- Employees
- 223,000
- Headquarters
- One Microsoft Way, Redmond, WA, United States
- Phone
- 425 882 8080
- Website
- microsoft.com
- IPO year
- 1986
- Market cap
- $3.93T
- SEC CIK
- 0000789019
- Latest annual report
- 10-K · Jul 29, 2026
Index membership
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