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MSFT Sales vs. its Competitors Q4 2026



Comparing the current results to its competitors, Microsoft reported Revenue increase in the 4 quarter 2026 by 17.75 % year on year.
The sales growth was above Microsoft's competitors' average revenue growth of 17.34 %, achieved in the same quarter.

List of MSFT Competitors

With a net margin of 39.74 % Microsoft achieved higher profitability than its competitors.

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Net Income Comparison


Microsoft Corporation Net Income in the 4 quarter 2026 grew year on year by 31.33%, slower than its competitors' income growth of 80.77 %

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Microsoft's Comment on Competition and Industry Peers


Microsoft faces competition across its product lines from various companies. Office competes with software vendors, global application providers, web-based and mobile application companies, AI-first application companies, and local application developers. Windows competes with alternative software products, platforms, and devices. Microsoft Defender for Endpoint competes with endpoint security solution providers. Enterprise Mobility + Security competes with identity vendors, security solution vendors, and other security point solution providers. LinkedIn competes with online professional networks; recruiting, talent management, and human resource services companies; job boards; providers of learning and development products and services; and online and offline advertising and lead generation outlets. Dynamics competes with cloud-based and on-premises business solution providers. Azure competes with cloud service providers and open-source offerings, with a competitive advantage in hybrid cloud deployment and scalability. Microsoft’s AI offerings compete with AI products from hyperscalers, emerging competitors, and open-source offerings.



  

Overall company Market Share Q4 2026

Overall company sales advanced by 17.75 % Microsoft outperformed its competitors in this segment and improved market share, to approx. 18.72 %.
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*Market share is calculated based on total revenue.

  News about Microsoft Corporation Contracts

Empowering the Next Generation Minecraft Educations Role in Bridging the AI Skills Gap with Microsoft and 4-H,

October 31, 2024
Bridging the AI Skills Gap: Minecraft Education s New Initiative with 4-H and Microsoft Corp In an era defined by rapid technological advancement, the ability to understand and utilize artificial intelligence (AI) tools is critical for the next generation. Responding to this growing demand for AI literacy, 4-H, a leading youth development organization, and Microsoft Corporation have embarked on a transformative partnership aimed at equipping 1.4 million youth with essential AI skills. This ambitious initiative seeks to reach young minds across the United States, including those in small and rural communities, providing free access to cutting-edge educational resources.At the heart of this endeavor is the AI ...

Empowering Retail Microsoft and Rezolve AI Unite for the Future of Commerce,

October 3, 2024
Innovation on the Retail Front: Microsoft Partners with Rezolve AI to Transform Commerce In a strategic alignment aimed at reshaping the retail landscape, Microsoft Corporation has partnered with Rezolve AI, a frontrunner in AI-powered commerce solutions. This collaboration, announced on October 3, 2024, signifies an ambitious step towards enhancing digital engagement for retailers globally. With Rezolve AI’s innovative Brain Suite, comprising Brain Commerce, Brain Checkout, and Brain Assistant, underpinned by the robust infrastructure of Microsoft Azure, the partnership promises to usher in a new era of interactive and efficient consumer interactions.The Brain Suite offers a suite of tools designed to opt...

Fortifying National Security Palantir and Microsoft Unite to Enhance AI and Analytics Capabilities Amidst Competitive...

August 8, 2024
In an era where national security is increasingly intertwined with advanced technologies, Palantir Technologies Inc. and Microsoft Corporation have forged a partnership aimed at revolutionizing analytics and AI services within classified networks. This collaboration represents a pioneering leap forward in providing the U.S. Defense and Intelligence Community with sophisticated cloud-based capabilities, leveraging Microsoft’s cutting-edge Large Language Models (LLMs) through Azure. By operationalizing these technologies, the partnership seeks to empower critical national security missions, a move underscored by both companies commitment to addressing the complex challenges facing the sector today.Palantir,...





Publicly Traded Peers of Microsoft Corporation




Confluent Inc
Share Performance



+3.13%
This Quarter



Confluent Inc
Profile

is on a mission to set data in motion

More about Confluent Inc 's Market Share

Market Cap. Revenues TTM Net Income TTM
$ 10,654.362 mill. $ 1,165.839 mill. $ -295.275 mill.


Sprinklr Inc
Share Performance



-4.53%
One Year



Sprinklr Inc
Profile

empowers the world’s largest and most loved brands to make their customers happier

More about Sprinklr Inc 's Market Share

Market Cap. Revenues TTM Net Income TTM
$ 1,996.138 mill. $ 869.711 mill. $ 28.654 mill.


Freshworks Inc
Share Performance



+5.53%
Over The Past 5 Days



Freshworks Inc
Profile

provides businesses of all sizes with modern SaaS products that are designed with the user in mind

More about Freshworks Inc 's Market Share

Market Cap. Revenues TTM Net Income TTM
$ 3,799.993 mill. $ 904.055 mill. $ 185.195 mill.


Jfrog Ltd
Share Performance



+11.02%
Over The Past 5 Days



Jfrog Ltd
Profile

JFrog Ltd's business model revolves around providing cloud-based software services and tools that enable developers to manage and release software efficiently.

More about Jfrog Ltd 's Market Share

Market Cap. Revenues TTM Net Income TTM
$ 12,190.117 mill. $ 599.292 mill. $ -44.073 mill.


Pagerduty Inc
Share Performance



+14.12%
This Year



Pagerduty Inc
Profile

is a digital operations management platform that manages urgent and mission-critical work for a modern, digital business

More about Pagerduty Inc 's Market Share

Market Cap. Revenues TTM Net Income TTM
$ 1,119.054 mill. $ 494.356 mill. $ 183.517 mill.

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