Cash on Hand for Microsoft (MSFT)
According to Microsoft's latest reported financial statements, the company's latest reported cash and short-term investments is $78.27B USD. Cash on hand here is cash, cash equivalents, and short-term investments reported at the end of each period — the most liquid assets on the balance sheet. Compare with total debt for a net cash/debt picture and with total assets for the share of assets held in cash.
Headline figure above is from the reporting period ending (reported ). Chart and table below cover the full reported history back to .
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Latest period
$78.27B
YoY change
+25.2%
5Y CAGR
-7.1%
Peak year (2020)
$136.53B
Latest annual
$94.56B
Cash on Hand history chart for Microsoft (MSFT) from 1986 to 2025
Cash on Hand history table for Microsoft (MSFT) from 1986 to 2025
| Fiscal year | Period ended | Reported | Cash on Hand | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $94.56B | +25.2% | ||
| 2024 | $75.53B | -32.1% | ||
| 2023 | $111.26B | +6.2% | ||
| 2022 | $104.75B | -19.6% | ||
| 2021 | $130.26B | -4.6% | ||
| 2020 | $136.53B | +2.0% | ||
| 2019 | $133.82B | +0.0% | ||
| 2018 | $133.77B | +0.6% | ||
| 2017 | $132.98B | +17.4% | ||
| 2016 | $113.24B | +17.3% | ||
| 2015 | $96.53B | +12.6% | ||
| 2014 | $85.71B | +11.3% | ||
| 2013 | $77.02B | +22.2% | ||
| 2012 | $63.04B | +19.5% | ||
| 2011 | $52.77B | +43.4% | ||
| 2010 | $36.79B | +17.0% | ||
| 2009 | $31.45B | +32.9% | ||
| 2008 | $23.66B | +1.1% | ||
| 2007 | $23.41B | -31.5% | ||
| 2006 | $34.16B | -9.5% | ||
| 2005 | $37.75B | -37.7% | ||
| 2004 | $60.59B | +23.5% | ||
| 2003 | $49.05B | +26.9% | ||
| 2002 | $38.65B | +22.3% | ||
| 2001 | $31.60B | +32.8% | ||
| 2000 | $23.80B | +38.1% | ||
| 1999 | $17.24B | +349.0% | ||
| 1998 | $3.84B | +3.6% | ||
| 1997 | $3.71B | +42.5% | ||
| 1996 | $2.60B | +32.6% | ||
| 1995 | $1.96B | +32.8% | ||
| 1994 | $1.48B | +45.8% | ||
| 1993 | $1.01B | +28.0% | ||
| 1992 | $791.40M | +89.7% | ||
| 1991 | $417.20M | +69.4% | ||
| 1990 | $246.30M | +28.0% | ||
| 1989 | $192.40M | +5.0% | ||
| 1988 | $183.20M | +38.3% | ||
| 1987 | $132.50M | +29.0% | ||
| 1986 | $102.70M | — |
Cash on Hand values are taken from Microsoft's reported balance sheets (10-Q quarterly and 10-K annual filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission). Each row shows the period end date and the date the filing was reported; YoY compares each figure to the same period one year earlier. Amounts are in USD as filed.
Analysis
2025's annual cash and short-term investments for Microsoft (MSFT) came in at $94.56B – grew 25.2% year-over-year.
Across 2020–2025 (5 years), Microsoft cash and short-term investments produced a CAGR of -7.1% – with a net decline across the window.
Between 2020 and 2025, Microsoft cash and short-term investments plunged 30.7%, falling from $136.53B to $94.56B.
The highest annual cash and short-term investments of $136.53B was reported in 2020. The lowest in the available history was $102.70M in 1986.
Among 8 Technology peers, Microsoft (MSFT) ranks 2nd; the peer median for cash and short-term investments is $14.75B.
Microsoft Cash on Hand by Year
Microsoft Cash on Hand 2025: $94.56B
Microsoft cash and short-term investments in 2025 was $94.56B, grew 25.2% from 2024.
Microsoft Cash on Hand 2024: $75.53B
Microsoft cash and short-term investments in 2024 was $75.53B, plunged 32.1% below 2023.
Microsoft Cash on Hand 2023: $111.26B
Microsoft cash and short-term investments in 2023 was $111.26B, grew 6.2% from 2022.
Microsoft Cash on Hand 2022: $104.75B
Microsoft cash and short-term investments in 2022 was $104.75B, declined 19.6% below 2021.
Microsoft Cash on Hand 2021: $130.26B
Microsoft cash and short-term investments in 2021 was $130.26B.
See more financial history for Microsoft (MSFT).
Sector peers — Cash on Hand
Companies in the same sector as Microsoft, ranked by their latest cash and short-term investments.
| Company | Cash on Hand | Sector |
|---|---|---|
| Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited (TSM) | $3.06T | Technology |
| NVIDIA Corporation (NVDA) | $62.56B | Technology |
| Apple Inc. (AAPL) | $54.70B | Technology |
| Broadcom Inc. (AVGO) | $16.18B | Technology |
| ASML Holding N.V. (ASML) | $13.32B | Technology |
| Oracle Corporation (ORCL) | $11.20B | Technology |
| Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (AMD) | $10.55B | Technology |
| Micron Technology, Inc. (MU) | $10.31B | Technology |
Frequently asked questions
What is Microsoft's cash and short-term investments?
- Latest reported cash and short-term investments for Microsoft (MSFT) is $78.27B (period ending March 31, 2026).
How has Microsoft cash and short-term investments changed year-over-year?
- Microsoft (MSFT) cash and short-term investments changed +25.2% year-over-year on the latest annual filing.
What is the long-term growth rate of Microsoft cash and short-term investments?
- Microsoft (MSFT) cash and short-term investments compound annual growth rate is -7.1% over the most recent 5 years available.
When did Microsoft cash and short-term investments hit its highest annual value?
- Microsoft cash and short-term investments reached its highest annual value of $136.53B in 2020.
What was Microsoft cash and short-term investments in 2024?
- Microsoft (MSFT) cash and short-term investments in 2024 was $75.53B.
What was Microsoft cash and short-term investments in 2025?
- Microsoft (MSFT) cash and short-term investments in 2025 was $94.56B.
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