Non-Current Liabilities

Total Liabilities

Microsoft Total Liabilities increased by 2.0% to $279.86B in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 16.3%, from $240.73B to $279.86B. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Total Liabilities shows an upward trend with a 9.5% CAGR. This increase may warrant attention — for this metric, lower values are generally preferred.

Analysis

StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionNon-Current Liabilities
CategoryLeverage
SignalLower is better
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ4 2010
Last reportedQ3 2026Apr 29, 2026

How to read this metric

A rising trend may indicate aggressive expansion or liquidity pressure, while a declining trend suggests deleveraging and improved balance sheet health.

Detailed definition

This represents the aggregate sum of all current and non-current financial obligations owed by the company to external p...

Peer comparison

Used across all industries to assess the overall debt burden relative to equity and assets.

Metric ID: total_liabilities

Historical Data

20 periods
 Q4 '21Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q4 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26Q2 '26Q3 '26
Value$191.79B$183.44B$180.38B$181.68B$198.30B$186.22B$181.42B$185.41B$205.75B$225.07B$232.29B$231.12B$243.69B$235.29B$231.20B$240.73B$275.52B$273.28B$274.43B$279.86B
QoQ Change-4.4%-1.7%+0.7%+9.1%-6.1%-2.6%+2.2%+11.0%+9.4%+3.2%-0.5%+5.4%-3.4%-1.7%+4.1%+14.5%-0.8%+0.4%+2.0%
YoY Change+3.4%+1.5%+0.6%+2.0%+3.8%+20.9%+28.0%+24.7%+18.4%+4.5%-0.5%+4.2%+13.1%+16.1%+18.7%+16.3%
Range$180.38B$279.86B
CAGR+8.3%
Avg YoY Growth+11.0%
Median YoY Growth+8.8%
Current Streak2 quarters growth

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Microsoft's total liabilities?
Microsoft (MSFT) reported total liabilities of $279.86B in Q1 2026.
How has Microsoft's total liabilities changed year-over-year?
Microsoft's total liabilities increased by 16.3% year-over-year, from $240.73B to $279.86B.
What is the long-term trend for Microsoft's total liabilities?
Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), Microsoft's total liabilities has grown at a 9.5% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $191.79B to $275.52B.
What does total liabilities mean?
The total amount of money the company owes to all creditors and stakeholders.