Stock Analysis on Net

Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:MSFT)

Balance Sheet: Assets 
Quarterly Data

The balance sheet provides creditors, investors, and analysts with information on company resources (assets) and its sources of capital (its equity and liabilities). It normally also provides information about the future earnings capacity of a company assets as well as an indication of cash flows that may come from receivables and inventories.

Assets are resources controlled by the company as a result of past events and from which future economic benefits are expected to flow to the entity.

Microsoft Corp., consolidated balance sheet: assets (quarterly data)

US$ in millions

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Sep 30, 2025 Jun 30, 2025 Mar 31, 2025 Dec 31, 2024 Sep 30, 2024 Jun 30, 2024 Mar 31, 2024 Dec 31, 2023 Sep 30, 2023 Jun 30, 2023 Mar 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Sep 30, 2022 Jun 30, 2022 Mar 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Sep 30, 2021 Jun 30, 2021 Mar 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020 Sep 30, 2020 Jun 30, 2020 Mar 31, 2020 Dec 31, 2019 Sep 30, 2019
Cash and cash equivalents 28,849 30,242 28,828 17,482 20,840 18,315 19,634 17,305 80,452 34,704 26,562 15,646 22,884 13,931 12,498 20,604 19,165 14,224 13,702 14,432 17,205 13,576 11,710 8,864 13,117
Short-term investments 73,163 64,323 50,790 54,073 57,588 57,228 60,387 63,712 63,499 76,558 77,865 83,862 84,378 90,826 92,195 104,765 111,450 116,110 111,705 117,536 120,772 122,951 125,916 125,389 123,519
Cash, cash equivalents, and short-term investments 102,012 94,565 79,618 71,555 78,428 75,543 80,021 81,017 143,951 111,262 104,427 99,508 107,262 104,757 104,693 125,369 130,615 130,334 125,407 131,968 137,977 136,527 137,626 134,253 136,636
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts 52,894 69,905 51,700 48,188 44,148 56,924 44,029 42,831 36,953 48,688 37,420 35,833 31,279 44,261 32,613 33,520 27,349 38,043 26,322 27,312 22,851 32,011 22,699 23,525 19,087
Inventories 1,130 938 848 909 1,626 1,246 1,304 1,615 3,000 2,500 2,877 2,980 4,268 3,742 3,296 3,019 3,411 2,636 2,245 1,924 2,705 1,895 1,644 1,823 2,622
Other current assets 33,030 25,723 24,478 26,428 25,724 26,021 21,826 21,930 23,682 21,807 19,165 19,502 18,003 16,924 13,320 12,280 12,951 13,393 11,640 12,769 13,544 11,482 8,536 7,473 7,551
Current assets 189,066 191,131 156,644 147,080 149,926 159,734 147,180 147,393 207,586 184,257 163,889 157,823 160,812 169,684 153,922 174,188 174,326 184,406 165,614 173,973 177,077 181,915 170,505 167,074 165,896
Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation 230,861 204,966 183,939 166,902 152,863 135,591 121,375 112,308 102,502 95,641 88,132 82,755 77,037 74,398 70,298 67,214 63,772 59,715 54,945 51,737 47,927 44,151 41,221 40,522 38,409
Operating lease right-of-use assets 24,791 24,823 24,475 22,816 20,528 18,961 17,371 16,398 15,435 14,346 13,879 13,624 13,347 13,148 12,916 12,354 11,575 11,088 10,673 10,298 9,047 8,753 8,448 8,439 7,890
Equity and other investments 11,465 15,405 16,035 15,581 15,778 14,600 14,807 13,367 11,423 9,879 9,415 7,097 6,839 6,891 6,907 6,994 6,393 5,984 5,395 3,794 3,103 2,965 2,660 2,755 2,684
Goodwill 119,497 119,509 119,329 119,191 119,374 119,220 119,163 118,931 67,790 67,886 67,940 67,905 67,459 67,524 67,371 50,921 50,455 49,711 49,698 44,219 43,890 43,351 42,064 42,248 42,113
Intangible assets, net 21,236 22,604 23,968 25,385 26,751 27,597 28,828 29,896 8,895 9,366 9,879 10,354 10,808 11,298 11,348 7,462 7,794 7,800 8,127 6,555 6,923 7,038 6,855 7,126 7,508
Other long-term assets 39,435 40,565 38,234 36,943 37,793 36,460 35,551 32,265 32,154 30,601 26,954 24,994 23,482 21,897 21,845 21,256 21,103 15,075 14,427 13,561 13,034 13,138 13,696 14,630 14,455
Long-term assets 447,285 427,872 405,980 386,818 373,087 352,429 337,095 323,165 238,199 227,719 216,199 206,729 198,972 195,156 190,685 166,201 161,092 149,373 143,265 130,164 123,924 119,396 114,944 115,720 113,059
Total assets 636,351 619,003 562,624 533,898 523,013 512,163 484,275 470,558 445,785 411,976 380,088 364,552 359,784 364,840 344,607 340,389 335,418 333,779 308,879 304,137 301,001 301,311 285,449 282,794 278,955

Based on: 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-09-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2025-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-03-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-09-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2024-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-03-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-09-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-03-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-09-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-03-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-09-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-03-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2020-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2020-09-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2020-03-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2019-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2019-09-30).


The analyzed data reflects the quarterly financial evolution over multiple years, highlighting key asset components and their cumulative impact on the total asset base.

Liquidity Position
Cash and cash equivalents exhibited significant fluctuation, with an overall upward trend reaching a notable peak around mid-2023, driven by a sharp increase in the quarter ending June 30, 2023. Short-term investments showed a consistent gradual decline over time, indicating a strategic reduction or reallocation of liquid investments. When combined, the sum of cash, cash equivalents, and short-term investments demonstrated relative stability with intermittent peaks, suggesting active management of liquid assets to balance operational needs and investment opportunities.
Receivables and Inventories
Accounts receivable presented notable volatility, with some quarters showing substantial increases, particularly around mid-2023 and persisting through 2024. This suggests either increased sales on credit or changes in collection efficiency. Inventories generally declined over the observed periods, with some short-term increases; however, the downward trend indicates an improved inventory turnover or a possible shift towards less inventory-intensive operations.
Other Current Assets
This category steadily increased over time with temporary slowdowns, evidencing expansion in miscellaneous current assets which may include prepaid expenses or deferred charges. The growth corresponds with the overall increase in current assets but at a more moderate pace.
Current Assets
Overall, current assets showed fluctuation with a mild upward trend punctuated by several declines in specific periods, particularly evident in late 2021 and late 2023, correlating with movements in cash and investments. The balance indicates a cautious approach to liquidity management, balancing operational flexibility while managing asset utilization.
Fixed and Long-term Assets
Property and equipment net of depreciation displayed a strong and consistent upward trajectory, reflecting ongoing capital expenditure and investment in physical assets. This steady growth indicates a commitment to expanding or upgrading operational infrastructure.
Operating lease right-of-use assets increased steadily, paralleling the adoption and growth of lease agreements under accounting standards, reflecting more leased asset commitments over time.
Goodwill remained relatively stable in early periods but surged dramatically from late 2021 onward, implying significant acquisitions or business combinations that increased intangible asset recognition.
Intangible assets net demonstrated an inverse trend to goodwill, with a decline over time possibly due to amortization exceeding new additions, even as the company’s intangible asset profile evolved.
Other long-term assets showed steady growth, indicating incremental increases in miscellaneous investments or long-term financial instruments contributing to asset diversification.
The total long-term assets rose substantially, driven mainly by increases in property, lease assets, goodwill, and other long-term categories, suggesting strategic investments in non-current resources with potential long-term benefit.
Total Assets
The total asset base expanded consistently throughout the reporting periods, with only minor fluctuations. The increase aligns with trends seen in fixed assets, goodwill, and long-term investments. The growth was particularly pronounced in recent quarters, highlighting an aggressive asset accumulation or business expansion strategy. This escalation reflects an overall strengthening of the balance sheet and a scaling of the company’s asset operations.

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