Microsoft Reports $281.72B Revenue in FY2025, Allocates $24.08B for Shareholder Dividends

Microsoft Corporation reported fiscal year 2025 revenue of $281.72 billion, up 15.6% year-over-year, and net income of $101.83 billion. The company's 'Productivity and Business Processes' segment grew by 13%, with Microsoft 365 Commercial cloud revenue increasing by 15%.

In FY2025, Microsoft returned $24.08 billion to shareholders through dividends, marking its 16th consecutive year of annual dividend increases. The board declared a quarterly dividend of $0.91 per share, payable on March 12, 2026.

Microsoft's cloud division, particularly Azure, showed strong performance with a 34% revenue growth, contributing to a total 'Microsoft Cloud' revenue of $168.9 billion. The company holds a 27% stake in OpenAI and has partnered with Anthropic, diversifying its AI investments. Despite rising data center costs, Microsoft maintains a balanced approach to capital investment and shareholder returns.