Current Assets

Prepaid & Other Current

Microsoft Prepaid & Other Current increased by 8.0% to $35.80B in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 46.2%, from $24.48B to $35.80B. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Prepaid & Other Current shows an upward trend with a 17.7% CAGR.

Analysis

StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionCurrent Assets
CategoryOther
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ4 2009
Last reportedQ3 2026Apr 29, 2026

How to read this metric

Generally follows the scale of operations; sudden spikes may relate to specific one-time prepayments or tax-related items.

Detailed definition

Payments made in advance for services to be received within the year, such as insurance or maintenance, along with other...

Peer comparison

Standard across all industries; typically a small percentage of total current assets.

Metric ID: prepaid_and_other_current_assets

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$13.39B$12.95B$12.28B$13.32B$16.92B$18.00B$19.50B$19.17B$21.81B$23.68B$21.93B$21.83B$26.02B$25.72B$26.43B$24.48B$25.72B$33.03B$33.13B$35.80B
QoQ Change-3.3%-5.2%+8.5%+27.1%+6.4%+8.3%-1.7%+13.8%+8.6%-7.4%-0.5%+19.2%-1.1%+2.7%-7.4%+5.1%+28.4%+0.3%+8.0%
YoY Change+26.4%+39.0%+58.8%+43.9%+28.9%+31.5%+12.5%+13.9%+19.3%+8.6%+20.5%+12.2%-1.1%+28.4%+25.4%+46.2%
Range$12.28B$35.80B
CAGR+23.0%
Avg YoY Growth+25.9%
Median YoY Growth+25.9%
Current Streak4 quarters growth

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Microsoft's prepaid & other current?
Microsoft (MSFT) reported prepaid & other current of $35.80B in Q1 2026.
How has Microsoft's prepaid & other current changed year-over-year?
Microsoft's prepaid & other current increased by 46.2% year-over-year, from $24.48B to $35.80B.
What is the long-term trend for Microsoft's prepaid & other current?
Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), Microsoft's prepaid & other current has grown at a 17.7% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $13.39B to $25.72B.
What does prepaid & other current mean?
Bills paid in advance and other small assets that will be used up soon.