Operating Income
MicroStrategy Operating Income decreased by 471.9% to -$14.47B in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 144.4%, from -$5.92B to -$14.47B. This decline may warrant attention — for this metric, higher values are generally preferred.
Analysis
How to read this metric
Growth in operating income suggests that the core business is becoming more profitable and efficient.
Detailed definition
The profit realized from a business's own operations after deducting operating expenses like wages, depreciation, and co...
Peer comparison
This is a key metric for comparing the fundamental business performance of companies with different tax or debt structures.
is_operating_incomeHistorical Data
| Q2 '21 | Q3 '21 | Q1 '22 | Q2 '22 | Q3 '22 | Q4 '22 | Q1 '23 | Q2 '23 | Q3 '23 | Q1 '24 | Q2 '24 | Q3 '24 | Q4 '24 | Q1 '25 | Q2 '25 | Q3 '25 | Q1 '26 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | -$414.25M | -$49.66M | -$169.96M | -$918.12M | $6.06M | -$1.23B | -$20.31M | -$26.71M | -$25.25M | -$203.70M | -$200.27M | -$432.58M | -$9.53B | -$5.92B | $14.03B | $3.89B | -$14.47B |
| QoQ Change | — | +88.0% | -242.2% | -440.2% | +100.7% | <-999% | +98.4% | -31.5% | +5.5% | -706.8% | +1.7% | -116.0% | <-999% | +37.9% | +337.0% | -72.3% | -471.9% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | -121.6% | +112.2% | — | +88.1% | +97.1% | -516.8% | -903.1% | -649.9% | <-999% | — | <-999% | >999% | +999.4% | -144.4% |
Business Segments
| Segment | Q1 '23 | Q2 '23 | Q3 '23 | Q1 '24 | Q2 '24 | Q3 '24 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Software Business | -$513.00K | -$2.24M | $9.08M | -$10.89M | -$18.73M | -$18.46M |
| Total | -$20.31M | -$26.71M | -$25.25M | -$203.70M | -$200.27M | -$432.58M |
Software Business was previously reported and has since been discontinued or reclassified. Only currently active segments are shown in the chart.
Geographic Breakdown
| Segment | Q1 '23 | Q2 '23 | Q3 '23 | Q1 '24 | Q2 '24 | Q3 '24 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EMEA | $16.52M | $12.88M | $18.46M | $13.64M | $15.90M | $15.06M |
| Other Regions | -$3.74M | -$7.18M | -$2.17M | -$5.85M | -$6.46M | -$6.50M |
| Total | -$20.31M | -$26.71M | -$25.25M | -$203.70M | -$200.27M | -$432.58M |
EMEA, Other Regions were previously reported and have since been discontinued or reclassified. Only currently active segments are shown in the chart.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is MicroStrategy's operating income?
- MicroStrategy (MSTR) reported operating income of -$14.47B in Q1 2026.
- How has MicroStrategy's operating income changed year-over-year?
- MicroStrategy's operating income decreased by 144.4% year-over-year, from -$5.92B to -$14.47B.
- What does operating income mean?
- The profit earned from core business activities, before accounting for interest and taxes.