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Microsoft's EPS (Basic) for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF3.37.
Its EPS (Basic) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF13.44.
Microsoft's EPS without NRI for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF3.24.
Its EPS without NRI for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF12.79.
During the past 12 months, Microsoft's average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 23.40% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 14.10% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 17.20% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 20.50% per year.
During the past 13 years, Microsoft's highest 3-Year average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 50.40% per year. The lowest was -11.60% per year. And the median was 20.90% per year.
Microsoft (XSWX:MSFT) Earnings per Share (Diluted) Explanation
Earnings Per Share (EPS) is the single most important variable used by Wall Street in determining the earnings power of a company. But investors need to be aware that Earnings per Share can be easily manipulated by adjusting depreciation and amortization rate or non-recurring items. That's why GuruFocus lists EPS without NRI, which better reflects the company's underlying performance.
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Compared with Earnings per share, a company's cash flow is better indicator of the company's earnings power.
If a company's earnings per share is less than cash flow per share over long term, investors need to be cautious and find out why.
Microsoft Earnings per Share (Diluted) Related Terms
Microsoft Earnings per Share (Diluted) Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Microsoft's Earnings per Share (Diluted) can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
XSWX:MSFT vs ORCL, PLTR, PANW: Earnings per Share (Diluted) Comparison
For the Software - Infrastructure subindustry, Microsoft's PE Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PE Ratio data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Microsoft PE Ratio vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, Microsoft's PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Microsoft's PE Ratio falls into.
Microsoft Earnings per Share (Diluted) Calculation
Earnings Per Share (EPS) is the amount of earnings per outstanding share of the company's stock. In calculating earnings per share, the dividends of preferred stocks need to subtracted from the total net income first.
Microsoft's Earnings Per Share (Diluted) for the fiscal year that ended in Jun. 2025 is calculated as
Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was CHF13.40
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Companies also reported diluted shares in their financial reports. Diluted shares include the shares of convertibles or warrants outstanding.
What does a Earnings per Share (Diluted) of CHF13.40 mean?
Microsoft (XSWX:MSFT) has a Earnings per Share (Diluted) of CHF13.40 as of Mar. 2026. Diluted EPS equals net earnings divided by average shares outstanding, including dilutive securities. View historical data on Microsoft and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Microsoft ranks #989 out of 2077 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 47.6%.
Is Microsoft's Earnings per Share (Diluted) too high?
Microsoft's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is CHF13.40. Based on the distribution chart, Microsoft ranks #989 out of 2077 companies in the Software industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Microsoft has a GF Score™ of 94/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Microsoft's Earnings per Share (Diluted) compare to ORCL and PLTR?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Microsoft ranks #989 out of 2077 companies for Earnings per Share (Diluted). This puts Microsoft in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 12.50. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Earnings per Share (Diluted) for a Software company?
The median Earnings per Share (Diluted) among Software companies is 12.50, based on 2,077 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Earnings per Share (Diluted) significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Earnings per Share (Diluted) should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Earnings per Share (Diluted) mean?
A high Earnings per Share (Diluted) can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Diluted EPS equals net earnings divided by average shares outstanding, including dilutive securities. View historical data on Microsoft and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 12.50 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Microsoft's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is CHF13.40. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Microsoft stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Microsoft (XSWX:MSFT) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF443.51, compared to a current price of CHF316.20 — trading 28.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is CHF13.40. Microsoft's overall GF Score™ is 94/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Earnings per Share (Diluted) calculated?
Earnings per Share (Diluted) is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Microsoft (XSWX:MSFT), the current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is CHF13.40 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Microsoft (XSWX:MSFT) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Microsoft stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of CHF316.20 is trading 28.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of CHF443.51.
GuruFocus considers Microsoft to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:MSFT:
Earnings per Share (Diluted): CHF13.40
GF Value™: CHF443.51 vs. price of CHF316.20 (28.7% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:MSFT stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Microsoft develops and licenses consumer and enterprise software. It is known for its Windows operating systems and Office productivity suite. The company is organized into three equally sized broad segments: productivity and business processes (legacy Microsoft Office, cloud-based Office 365, Exchange, SharePoint, Skype, LinkedIn, Dynamics), intelligence cloud (infrastructure- and platform-as-a-service offerings Azure, Windows Server OS, SQL Server), and more personal computing (Windows Client, Xbox, Bing search, display advertising, and Surface laptops, tablets, and desktops).
94GF Score
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