Operating Income

Gross Profit

MicroStrategy Gross Profit decreased by 8.1% to $83.35M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 8.1%, from $77.10M to $83.35M. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Gross Profit shows a downward trend with a -5.5% CAGR. This decline may warrant attention — for this metric, higher values are generally preferred.

Analysis

StatementIncome Statement
SectionOperating Income
CategoryProfitability
SignalHigher is better
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ1 2013
Last reportedQ1 2026

How to read this metric

Higher gross profit indicates a strong ability to command premium pricing and manage production costs effectively.

Detailed definition

The profit a company makes after deducting the costs associated with making and selling its products, or the costs assoc...

Peer comparison

Premium hardware brands aim for higher gross profit margins than commodity electronics manufacturers.

Metric ID: is_gross_profit

Historical Data

19 periods
 Q2 '21Q3 '21Q4 '21Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q4 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q1 '26
Value$102.31M$105.68M$122.71M$93.60M$96.87M$99.98M$109.05M$93.97M$93.28M$102.80M$117.78M$85.23M$80.51M$81.72M$96.43M$77.10M$78.74M$90.68M$83.35M
QoQ Change+3.3%+16.1%-23.7%+3.5%+3.2%+9.1%-13.8%-0.7%+10.2%+14.6%-27.6%-5.5%+1.5%+18.0%-20.1%+2.1%+15.2%-8.1%
YoY Change-5.3%-5.4%-11.1%+0.4%-3.7%+2.8%+8.0%-9.3%-13.7%-20.5%-18.1%-9.5%-2.2%+11.0%+8.1%
Range$77.10M$122.71M
CAGR-4.5%
Avg YoY Growth-4.6%
Median YoY Growth-5.3%

Business Segments

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SegmentQ1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24
Software Business$93.97M$93.28M$102.80M$85.23M$80.51M$81.72M
Total$93.97M$93.28M$102.80M$85.23M$80.51M$81.72M

Software Business was previously reported and has since been discontinued or reclassified. Only currently active segments are shown in the chart.

Geographic Breakdown

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SegmentQ4 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24
EMEA$32.86M$29.70M$28.81M$32.57M$30.85M$30.90M$29.19M$30.87M
Other Regions$8.47M$10.09M$7.69M$13.50M$11.35M$8.27M$6.74M$8.54M
Total$109.05M$93.97M$93.28M$102.80M$117.78M$85.23M$80.51M$81.72M

EMEA, Other Regions were previously reported and have since been discontinued or reclassified. Only currently active segments are shown in the chart.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is MicroStrategy's gross profit?
MicroStrategy (MSTR) reported gross profit of $83.35M in Q1 2026.
How has MicroStrategy's gross profit changed year-over-year?
MicroStrategy's gross profit increased by 8.1% year-over-year, from $77.10M to $83.35M.
What is the long-term trend for MicroStrategy's gross profit?
Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), MicroStrategy's gross profit has grown at a -5.5% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $418.87M to $333.99M.
What does gross profit mean?
The money left over from sales after paying for the direct cost of goods sold.