Microsoft MSFT More Personal Computing — Operating Expenses

Other segment segments

Similar metrics at other companies

HPQPersonal Systems — Operating Expenses

$1.01B+16.8%

GNSSSoftware — Operating Expenses

$3.98M-8.0%

GNSSHardware — Operating Expenses

$4.56M+0.4%

INTCCCG — Cost of sales and operating expenses

$5.21B-1.1%

NAG

NAGEConsumer Products segment — Operating Expenses

$10.17M+18.6%

ENTGMS — Operating Expenses

$81M-2.4%

Questions, answered.

What is Microsoft's more personal computing — operating expenses?

Microsoft (MSFT) reported more personal computing — operating expenses of $4.01B in Q1 2026.

How has Microsoft's more personal computing — operating expenses changed year-over-year?

Microsoft's more personal computing — operating expenses increased by 6.9% year-over-year, from $3.75B to $4.01B.

What is the long-term trend for Microsoft's more personal computing — operating expenses?

Over 2 years (2023 to 2025), Microsoft's more personal computing — operating expenses has grown at a 22.1% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $10.23B to $15.25B.

What does more personal computing — operating expenses mean?

This metric represents the total operating costs associated with Microsoft's More Personal Computing segment, which encompasses Windows licensing, Surface hardware, Xbox gaming, and search/news advertising. It includes research and development, sales and marketing, and general and administrative expenses required to support consumer-facing products and hardware ecosystems. These expenses reflect the investment required to maintain market share in the PC market and the ongoing transition toward gaming and advertising services.