Microsoft Corporation
Microsoft Corporation Research & Development
  • Microsoft Corporation annual research & development was $27.20 Billion in fiscal year 2023. The annual research & development Increased $2.68 Billion from $24.51 Billion (in 2022) to $27.20 Billion (in 2023).
    This Increased represents a research & development growth of +10.95% Billion year over year.


  • Microsoft Corporation quarterly research & development was $7.65 Billion in the quarter ending in Mar 2024.
    The quarterly research & development Increased $914.00 Million from $6.74 Billion (in Jun 2023) to $7.65 Billion (in Mar 2024).
    This Increased represents a research & development growth of +13.56% year over year.


  • In the last 5 years from 2019 to 2023 :
    • Highest research & development of Microsoft Corporation was $27.20 Billion in fiscal year 2023.
    • Lowest research & development of Microsoft Corporation was $16.88 Billion in fiscal year 2019.
    • Average research & development of Microsoft Corporation was $21.71 Billion.


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  • Definition of Research & Development :
    The direct cost incurred by a business towards research and development of an improved or a new product, service, process, or technology is known as the Research and Development Cost. For more details on research & development, examples and formulas, refer to our glossary.
Microsoft Corporation: Research & Development
Microsoft Corporation : Research & Development Details
2023

Microsoft Corporation annual research & development was $27.20 Billion in fiscal year 2023.
Microsoft Corporation quarterly research & development was $6.98 Billion (Mar) , $6.98 Billion (Mar) , $6.98 Billion (Mar) , and $6.74 Billion (Jun) in fiscal year 2023.

2022

Microsoft Corporation annual research & development was $24.51 Billion in fiscal year 2022.
Microsoft Corporation quarterly research & development was $6.31 Billion (Mar) , $6.31 Billion (Mar) , $6.31 Billion (Mar) , and $6.31 Billion (Mar) in fiscal year 2022.

2021

Microsoft Corporation annual research & development was $20.72 Billion in fiscal year 2021.
Microsoft Corporation quarterly research & development was $5.20 Billion (Mar) , $5.20 Billion (Mar) , $5.20 Billion (Mar) , and $5.20 Billion (Mar) in fiscal year 2021.

2020

Microsoft Corporation annual research & development was $19.27 Billion in fiscal year 2020.
Microsoft Corporation quarterly research & development was $4.89 Billion (Mar) , $4.89 Billion (Mar) , $4.89 Billion (Mar) , and $4.89 Billion (Mar) in fiscal year 2020.

Microsoft Corporation : Research & Development (year over year growth)
Microsoft Corporation : Research & Development (Year Over Year Growth) Details
2023

Microsoft Corporation annual research & development Increased +10.95% during fiscal year 2023 compared to 2022.
This represents an Increased in research & development of +$2.68 Billion from $27.20 Billion (in 2023) to $24.51 Billion (in 2022).

2022

Microsoft Corporation annual research & development Increased +18.32% during fiscal year 2022 compared to 2021.
This represents an Increased in research & development of +$3.80 Billion from $24.51 Billion (in 2022) to $20.72 Billion (in 2021).

2021

Microsoft Corporation annual research & development Increased +7.51% during fiscal year 2021 compared to 2020.
This represents an Increased in research & development of +$1.45 Billion from $20.72 Billion (in 2021) to $19.27 Billion (in 2020).

2020

Microsoft Corporation annual research & development Increased +14.18% during fiscal year 2020 compared to 2019.
This represents an Increased in research & development of +$2.39 Billion from $19.27 Billion (in 2020) to $16.88 Billion (in 2019).

Microsoft Corporation: Research & Development - Annual (Tabular)
Period research & development Y/Y Growth
2023 $27.20 Billion 10.95 %
2022 $24.51 Billion 18.32 %
2021 $20.72 Billion 7.51 %
2020 $19.27 Billion 14.18 %
Microsoft Corporation : Research & Development - Quarterly (Tabular)
Period research & development Y/Y Growth
Mar 24 $7.65 Billion 13.56%
Dec 23 $7.14 Billion 2.26%
Sep 23 $6.66 Billion -4.65%
Jun 23 $6.74 Billion -3.51%
Jun 23 $6.74 Billion -1.53%
Mar 23 $6.98 Billion 2.05%
Mar 23 $6.98 Billion 2.05%
Mar 23 $6.98 Billion 5.37%
Dec 22 $6.84 Billion 3.26%
Dec 22 $6.84 Billion 3.26%
Dec 22 $6.84 Billion 3.26%
Sep 22 $6.63 Billion -3.23%
Sep 22 $6.63 Billion -3.23%
Sep 22 $6.63 Billion -3.23%
Sep 22 $6.63 Billion -3.23%
Jun 22 $6.85 Billion 8.61%
Jun 22 $6.85 Billion 8.61%
Jun 22 $6.85 Billion 8.61%
Jun 22 $6.85 Billion 8.61%
Mar 22 $6.31 Billion 9.52%