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Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) Earnings Yield: 4.16%

Is Microsoft Corporation’s earnings yield high or low?

Microsoft Corporation's earnings yield of 4.16% is 35% above its 5-year average of 3.08%, near the high end of its 5-year range (2.47%–4.48%).

The earnings yield for Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) is 4.16% as of Tuesday, June 9, 2026. It is above its 12-month average by 29.91% (3.20%).

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MSFT Earnings Yield
4.16%+51.82% 1Y
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MSFT Current vs Average Earnings Yield Chart

MSFT Earnings Yield Metrics

EARNINGS YIELD

4.16%

EARNINGS YIELD AVG TTM

3.20%

EARNINGS YIELD AVG 3Y

2.96%

EARNINGS YIELD AVG 5Y

3.08%

EARNINGS YIELD AVG 10Y

3.12%

EARNINGS YIELD AVG 15Y

4.25%

EARNINGS YIELD AVG 20Y

4.85%

CURRENT VS TTM AVG

+29.91%

CURRENT VS 3Y AVG

+40.46%

CURRENT VS 5Y AVG

+35.03%

CURRENT VS 10Y AVG

+33.51%

CURRENT VS 15Y AVG

-2.10%

CURRENT VS 20Y AVG

-14.30%

MSFT Competitors' Earnings Yield

NAMEMARKET CAPEARNINGS YIELDTTM3Y5Y
Microsoft Corporation (MSFT)4.16%3.20%2.96%3.08%
Apple Inc. (AAPL)$4.27T2.85%2.87%3.03%3.33%
Alphabet Inc. (GOOGL)$4.41T3.60%3.80%3.99%4.12%
Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN)$2.63T3.42%3.04%2.22%1.90%
Oracle Corporation (ORCL)$591.83B2.71%2.47%2.68%3.16%
Salesforce, Inc. (CRM)$143.61B4.92%3.27%2.09%1.54%

Earnings Yield vs P/E Ratio

Earnings Yield

4.16%

EPS ÷ Price

P/E Ratio

24.0

Price ÷ EPS

Formula: Earnings Yield = (EPS / Price) × 100

Earnings Yield is simply the inverse of P/E. A P/E of 20 equals a 5% earnings yield.

How earnings yield is used:

  • It expresses earnings relative to share price as a percentage
  • It can be compared with FCF yield and dividend yield
  • It can be compared with bond yields because both are percentages
  • It is mathematically the inverse of the P/E ratio

Microsoft Corporation Earnings Yield Formula & Definition

Earnings Yield = EPS (TTM) / Share Price

Earnings yield is the inverse of the PE ratio, expressing trailing earnings as a percentage of price. Higher is cheaper.

Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute

Microsoft Corporation Earnings Yield FAQ

What is the earnings yield for Microsoft Corporation (MSFT)?
The earnings yield for MSFT stock is 4.16%.
Is Microsoft Corporation's earnings yield high or low?
Microsoft Corporation's earnings yield of 4.16% is 35% above its 5-year average of 3.08%, near the high end of its 5-year range (2.47%–4.48%).
What is the TTM average earnings yield for Microsoft Corporation (MSFT)?
The TTM average earnings yield for MSFT stock is 3.20%.
What is the 3Y average earnings yield for Microsoft Corporation (MSFT)?
The 3Y average earnings yield for MSFT stock is 2.96%.
What is the 5Y average earnings yield for Microsoft Corporation (MSFT)?
The 5Y average earnings yield for MSFT stock is 3.08%.
What is the 10Y average earnings yield for Microsoft Corporation (MSFT)?
The 10Y average earnings yield for MSFT stock is 3.12%.
What is the 15Y average earnings yield for Microsoft Corporation (MSFT)?
The 15Y average earnings yield for MSFT stock is 4.25%.
What is the 20Y average earnings yield for Microsoft Corporation (MSFT)?
The 20Y average earnings yield for MSFT stock is 4.85%.

Microsoft Corporation Earnings Yield History

DATEEARNINGS YIELD
2026-06-094.16%
2026-06-084.08%
2026-06-054.03%
2026-06-043.92%
2026-06-033.93%
2026-06-023.81%
2026-06-013.65%
2026-05-293.73%
2026-05-283.93%
2026-05-274.07%
2026-05-264.04%
2026-05-224.01%
2026-05-214.01%
2026-05-203.99%
2026-05-194.02%
2026-05-183.97%
2026-05-153.98%
2026-05-144.10%
2026-05-134.15%
2026-05-124.12%
2026-05-114.07%
2026-05-084.05%
2026-05-073.99%
2026-05-064.06%
2026-05-054.08%
2026-05-044.06%
2026-05-014.05%
2026-04-304.12%
2026-04-293.96%
2026-04-283.73%
2026-04-273.76%
2026-04-243.77%
2026-04-233.85%
2026-04-223.69%
2026-04-213.77%
2026-04-203.82%
2026-04-173.78%
2026-04-163.81%
2026-04-153.89%
2026-04-144.07%
2026-04-134.16%
2026-04-104.31%
2026-04-094.29%
2026-04-084.27%
2026-04-074.30%
2026-04-064.29%
2026-04-024.28%
2026-04-014.33%
2026-03-314.32%
2026-03-304.45%
2026-03-274.48%
2026-03-264.37%
2026-03-254.31%
2026-03-244.29%
2026-03-234.18%
2026-03-204.19%
2026-03-194.11%
2026-03-184.08%
2026-03-174.00%
2026-03-164.00%
2026-03-134.04%
2026-03-123.98%
2026-03-113.95%
2026-03-103.94%
2026-03-093.91%
2026-03-063.91%
2026-03-053.89%
2026-03-043.95%
2026-03-033.96%
2026-03-024.01%
2026-02-274.07%
2026-02-263.98%
2026-02-253.99%
2026-02-244.11%
2026-02-234.16%
2026-02-204.03%
2026-02-194.01%
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2026-02-123.98%
2026-02-113.95%
2026-02-103.87%
2026-02-093.87%
2026-02-063.99%
2026-02-054.06%
2026-02-043.86%
2026-02-033.89%
2026-02-023.78%
2026-01-303.72%
2026-01-293.69%
2026-01-283.32%
2026-01-272.93%
2026-01-262.99%
2026-01-233.02%
2026-01-223.12%
2026-01-213.17%
2026-01-203.09%
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2026-01-153.08%
2026-01-143.06%
2026-01-132.99%
2026-01-122.95%
2026-01-092.93%
2026-01-082.94%
2026-01-072.91%
2026-01-062.94%
2026-01-052.97%
2026-01-022.97%
2025-12-312.91%
2025-12-302.88%
2025-12-292.89%
2025-12-262.88%
2025-12-242.88%
2025-12-232.89%
2025-12-222.90%
2025-12-192.89%
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2025-11-282.86%
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2025-11-072.83%
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2025-11-032.72%
2025-10-312.72%
2025-10-302.67%
2025-10-292.60%
2025-10-282.52%
2025-10-272.57%
2025-10-242.60%
2025-10-232.62%
2025-10-222.62%
2025-10-212.64%
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2025-10-172.66%
2025-10-162.67%
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2025-10-092.61%
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2025-05-302.81%
2025-05-292.82%
2025-05-282.83%

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