Microsoft

Microsoft

Software - Infrastructure • Technology • Redmond, WA, United States • MSFT (NMS)

Microsoft Corporation develops and supports software, services, devices, and solutions worldwide. The company's Productivity and Business Processes segment offers Microsoft 365 Commercial, Enterprise Mobility + Security, Windows Commercial, Power BI, Exchange, SharePoint, Microsoft Teams, Security and Compliance, and Copilot; Microsoft 365 Commercial products, such as Windows Commercial on-premises and Office licensed services; Microsoft 365 Consumer products and cloud services, such as Microsoft 365 Consumer subscriptions, Office licensed on-premises, and other consumer services; LinkedIn; Dynamics products and cloud services, such as Dynamics 365, cloud-based applications, and on-premises ERP and CRM applications. Its Intelligent Cloud segment provides Server products and cloud services, such as Azure and other cloud services, GitHub, Nuance Healthcare, virtual desktop offerings, and other cloud services; Server products, including SQL and Windows Server, Visual Studio and System Center related Client Access Licenses, and other on-premises offerings; Enterprise and partner services, including Enterprise Support and Nuance professional Services, Industry Solutions, Microsoft Partner Network, and Learning Experience. The company's Personal Computing segment provides Windows and Devices, such as Windows OEM licensing and Devices and Surface and PC accessories; Gaming services and solutions, such as Xbox hardware, content, and services, first- and third-party content Xbox Game Pass, subscriptions, and Cloud Gaming, advertising, and other cloud services; search and news advertising services, such as Bing and Copilot, Microsoft News and Edge, and third-party affiliates. It sells its products through OEMs, distributors, and resellers; and online and retail stores. The company was founded in 1975 and is headquartered in Redmond, Washington.

425 882 8080 One Microsoft Way, Redmond, WA 98052-6399, United States Wikipedia

Stock Performance (90 Days)

Data through Dec 30, 2025
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Layoff History

9,000 employees (4.0%) ✓ Verified
Jul 2, 2025
Microsoft executed its largest layoff since 2014, cutting approximately 9,000 positions across multiple divisions including Xbox Gaming (830 positions at Redmond HQ), Sales, Marketing, and Azure teams. This represented about 4% of the global workforce. The cuts were part of organizational changes aimed at enhancing agility, reducing management layers, and focusing on strategic growth areas, particularly in AI and cloud technologies. The company was simultaneously investing $80 billion in AI infrastructure, necessitating resource reallocation.
Xbox GamingSalesMarketing Redmond, Washington (830 positions)Global (across all geographies)
Source: Reuters →
300 employees (0.1%) ✓ Verified
Jun 15, 2025
Microsoft laid off over 300 employees in Washington state, primarily affecting software engineering roles. This was part of ongoing efforts to streamline operations and invest more heavily in AI infrastructure, following the larger May layoffs.
Software Engineering Washington StatePrimarily Redmond area
Source: news →
6,000 (5 sources) employees (2.6%) ✓ Verified
May 13, 2025
Microsoft initiated organizational changes to strategically position the company for success in a dynamic marketplace. This involved reducing management layers to increase agility and efficiency, streamlining processes, procedures, and roles, and fostering high-performing teams. These layoffs are part of a broader trend in the tech industry in 2025, influenced by an uncertain economic climate and significant investments in artificial intelligence initiatives, which necessitate workforce adjustments.
Management layersSoftware engineeringProduct management Redmond, WashingtonWashington State (1,985 workers)
Source: Microsoft laying off about 6,000 people, or 3% of its workforce →

Earnings Call Transcripts

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Q3 2025 Positive
Jul 30, 2025

Microsoft reported strong Q4 FY25 results with revenue of $76.4B, up 18% YoY, and EPS of $3.65, up 24%. Microsoft Cloud revenue grew 27% to $46.7B, driven by robust Azure growth.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Has Microsoft had layoffs?
Yes, Microsoft has had 3 recorded layoff events, affecting a total of 15,300 employees. The most recent layoff was on July 2, 2025, impacting 9,000 employees.
How many employees does Microsoft have?
Microsoft has approximately 228,000 employees (200000+ range).
What industry is Microsoft in?
Microsoft operates in the Software - Infrastructure industry, within the Technology sector.
Is Microsoft a publicly traded company?
Yes, Microsoft is publicly traded under the ticker symbol MSFT on the NMS. The company has a market capitalization of approximately $3623.52 billion.
Where is Microsoft headquartered?
Microsoft is headquartered in Redmond, WA, United States at One Microsoft Way, Redmond, WA 98052-6399, United States.
When did Microsoft have layoffs?
Microsoft has conducted layoffs in 2025. The company has had 3 separate layoff events tracked in our database, affecting 15,300 employees in total.

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