Discontinued — last reported Q4 '25
EPS (Diluted)
Earnings Per ShareMicrosoft EPS (Diluted) increased by 38.7% to $5.16 in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 59.8%, from $3.23 to $5.16. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), EPS (Diluted) shows an upward trend with a 14.4% CAGR. This is a positive signal — higher values indicate stronger performance for this metric.
Analysis
How to read this metric
A narrowing gap between basic and diluted EPS suggests less potential for future shareholder dilution.
Detailed definition
A performance metric that calculates earnings per share by assuming all convertible securities, such as stock options an...
Peer comparison
In the technology sector, where stock-based compensation is prevalent, this is often considered the more accurate reflection of shareholder value than basic EPS.
is_eps_dilutedHistorical Data
| Q2 '21 | Q3 '21 | Q4 '21 | Q1 '22 | Q2 '22 | Q3 '22 | Q4 '22 | Q1 '23 | Q2 '23 | Q3 '23 | Q4 '23 | Q1 '24 | Q2 '24 | Q3 '24 | Q4 '24 | Q1 '25 | Q2 '25 | Q3 '25 | Q4 '25 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $3.16 | $2.71 | $2.48 | $2.22 | $2.32 | $2.35 | $2.20 | $2.45 | $3.47 | $2.99 | $2.93 | $2.94 | $3.59 | $3.30 | $3.23 | $3.46 | $5.41 | $3.72 | $5.16 |
| QoQ Change | — | -14.2% | -8.5% | -10.5% | +4.5% | +1.3% | -6.4% | +11.4% | +41.6% | -13.8% | -2.0% | +0.3% | +22.1% | -8.1% | -2.1% | +7.1% | +56.4% | -31.2% | +38.7% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | — | -26.6% | -13.3% | -11.3% | +10.4% | +49.6% | +27.2% | +33.2% | +20.0% | +3.5% | +10.4% | +10.2% | +17.7% | +50.7% | +12.7% | +59.8% |
EPS (Diluted) at Other Companies
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Microsoft's eps (diluted)?
- Microsoft (MSFT) reported eps (diluted) of $5.16 in Q4 2025.
- How has Microsoft's eps (diluted) changed year-over-year?
- Microsoft's eps (diluted) increased by 59.8% year-over-year, from $3.23 to $5.16.
- What is the long-term trend for Microsoft's eps (diluted)?
- Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), Microsoft's eps (diluted) has grown at a 14.4% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $10.38 to $17.75.
- What does eps (diluted) mean?
- The amount of profit per share if all possible stock options and convertible bonds were turned into actual shares.