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Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) Free Cash Flow Yield: 2.43%

Is Microsoft Corporation’s free cash flow yield high or low?

Microsoft Corporation's free cash flow yield of 2.43% is in line with its 5-year average of 2.52%, around the middle of its 5-year range (1.77%–3.95%).

The free cash flow yield for Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) is 2.43% as of Tuesday, June 9, 2026. It is above its 12-month average by 11.70% (2.18%).

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MSFT Free Cash Flow Yield
2.43%+23.35% 1Y
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MSFT Free Cash Flow Yield Metrics

FREE CASH FLOW YIELD

2.43%

FREE CASH FLOW YIELD AVG TTM

2.18%

FREE CASH FLOW YIELD AVG 3Y

2.25%

FREE CASH FLOW YIELD AVG 5Y

2.52%

FREE CASH FLOW YIELD AVG 10Y

3.29%

FREE CASH FLOW YIELD AVG 15Y

5.08%

FREE CASH FLOW YIELD AVG 20Y

5.65%

CURRENT VS TTM AVG

+11.70%

CURRENT VS 3Y AVG

+7.93%

CURRENT VS 5Y AVG

-3.41%

CURRENT VS 10Y AVG

-26.20%

CURRENT VS 15Y AVG

-52.15%

CURRENT VS 20Y AVG

-56.98%

MSFT Competitors' Free Cash Flow Yield

NAMEMARKET CAPFREE CASH FLOW YIELDTTM3Y5Y
Microsoft Corporation (MSFT)2.43%2.18%2.25%2.52%
Apple Inc. (AAPL)$4.27T3.01%2.84%3.14%3.50%
Alphabet Inc. (GOOGL)$4.41T1.45%2.19%3.09%3.49%
Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN)$2.63T0.29%0.48%1.16%0.93%
Oracle Corporation (ORCL)$591.83B0.98%1.00%2.09%2.66%
Salesforce, Inc. (CRM)$143.61B9.60%6.27%4.67%3.98%

Yield Comparison

FCF Yield

2.43%

Earnings Yield

4.16%

Dividend Yield

0.88%

Formula: FCF Yield = (Free Cash Flow / Market Cap) × 100

How FCF Yield is used:

  • Shows free cash flow after capital expenditures relative to market cap
  • Can be compared with earnings yield and dividend yield
  • Can be compared with the company's historical range
  • Can be compared with peers that report positive free cash flow

FCF vs earnings: Differences between FCF yield and earnings yield can reflect capital expenditures, working capital changes, and other non-cash accounting items.

Microsoft Corporation Free Cash Flow Yield Formula & Definition

FCF Yield measures free cash flow relative to market capitalization. It compares cash generation after capital expenditures with the equity value of the company.

Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute

Microsoft Corporation Free Cash Flow Yield FAQ

What is the free cash flow yield for Microsoft Corporation (MSFT)?
The free cash flow yield for MSFT stock is 2.43%.
Is Microsoft Corporation's free cash flow yield high or low?
Microsoft Corporation's free cash flow yield of 2.43% is in line with its 5-year average of 2.52%, around the middle of its 5-year range (1.77%–3.95%).
What is the TTM average free cash flow yield for Microsoft Corporation (MSFT)?
The TTM average free cash flow yield for MSFT stock is 2.18%.
What is the 3Y average free cash flow yield for Microsoft Corporation (MSFT)?
The 3Y average free cash flow yield for MSFT stock is 2.25%.
What is the 5Y average free cash flow yield for Microsoft Corporation (MSFT)?
The 5Y average free cash flow yield for MSFT stock is 2.52%.
What is the 10Y average free cash flow yield for Microsoft Corporation (MSFT)?
The 10Y average free cash flow yield for MSFT stock is 3.29%.
What is the 15Y average free cash flow yield for Microsoft Corporation (MSFT)?
The 15Y average free cash flow yield for MSFT stock is 5.08%.
What is the 20Y average free cash flow yield for Microsoft Corporation (MSFT)?
The 20Y average free cash flow yield for MSFT stock is 5.65%.

Microsoft Corporation Free Cash Flow Yield History

DATEFREE CASH FLOW YIELD
2026-06-092.43%
2026-06-082.38%
2026-06-052.35%
2026-06-042.29%
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2026-06-022.22%
2026-06-012.13%
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2026-05-122.40%
2026-05-112.37%
2026-05-082.36%
2026-05-072.33%
2026-05-062.37%
2026-05-052.38%
2026-05-042.37%
2026-05-012.36%
2026-04-302.40%
2026-04-292.31%
2026-04-282.42%
2026-04-272.44%
2026-04-242.44%
2026-04-232.50%
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2026-04-082.77%
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2026-03-312.80%
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