MSFT · 10-K · 2026A · Full report

Capital Return Program

MICROSOFT CORP · 2026-07-29 · Importance 52 · Surprise 30 · In source text

Microsoft repurchased 36 million common shares for $16.7 billion in fiscal 2026, compared with 31 million shares for $13.0 billion in fiscal 2025. As of June 30, 2026, $40.6 billion remained available under the $60 billion share repurchase authorization. The Board declared $27.0 billion of dividends in fiscal 2026, up from $24.7 billion in fiscal 2025. Cash used in financing increased to $52.5 billion, including a $3.9 billion increase in repurchases and a $2.4 billion increase in dividends paid.

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metricdirectionstageexpectedbasis
cashnegativecommitted-4.5%As of June 30, 2026, $40.6 billion remained of our $60 billion share repurchase program.
cashnegativerealized-2.2%During fiscal years 2026 and 2025, Microsoft repurchased 36 million shares and 31 million shares of common stock for $16.7 billion and…