Microsoft (Nasdaq: MSFT) furnishes press release on quarter ended December 31, 2025

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Microsoft Corporation furnished an update on its latest performance by issuing a press release covering financial results for the fiscal quarter ended December 31, 2025. The company submitted this information in connection with a current report, identifying the press release as Exhibit 99.1.

The disclosure clarifies that the press release and related information are being furnished rather than filed under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, which affects how they are treated for liability purposes and future incorporation by reference into other securities documents.

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D)

OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) January 28, 2026

Microsoft Corporation

Washington		001-37845		91-1144442
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)		(Commission File Number)		(IRS Employer Identification No.)

One Microsoft Way, Redmond, Washington 98052-6399

(425) 882-8080

www.microsoft.com/investor

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):

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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each class		Trading Symbol		Name of exchange on which registered
Common stock, $0.00000625 par value per share		MSFT		Nasdaq
3.125% Notes due 2028		MSFT		Nasdaq
2.625% Notes due 2033		MSFT		Nasdaq

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter). Emerging growth company ¨

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ¨

Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition

On January 28, 2026, Microsoft Corporation issued a press release announcing its financial results for the fiscal quarter ended December 31, 2025. A copy of the press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this report.

In accordance with General Instruction B.2 of Form 8-K, the information in this Current Report on Form 8-K, including Exhibit 99.1, shall not be deemed to be “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to the liability of that section, and shall not be incorporated by reference into any registration statement or other document filed under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits

(d) Exhibits:

	99.1	Press release, dated January 28, 2026, issued by Microsoft Corporation
	104	Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)

SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

		MICROSOFT CORPORATION
Date: January 28, 2026		/s/ ALICE L. JOLLA
		Alice L. Jolla
		Corporate Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer

FAQ

What did Microsoft (MSFT) disclose in this 8-K filing?

Microsoft disclosed that it issued a press release announcing financial results for the fiscal quarter ended December 31, 2025. The press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 and is furnished rather than filed under the Exchange Act.

Which period do the reported Microsoft (MSFT) results cover?

The reported results cover Microsoft’s fiscal quarter ended December 31, 2025. This period is specifically identified so investors know the exact timeframe for the financial performance discussed in the accompanying press release.

How is Microsoft’s press release treated under the securities laws?

The press release and related information are treated as furnished, not filed, under the Exchange Act. This means they are not subject to Section 18 liability and are only incorporated into other filings if specifically referenced.

What exhibits are included with Microsoft’s January 28, 2026 8-K?

The filing includes Exhibit 99.1, which is the press release dated January 28, 2026, and Exhibit 104, the cover page interactive data file embedded within the Inline XBRL document, supporting electronic access and data tagging.

Who signed Microsoft’s January 28, 2026 current report?

The report was signed on behalf of Microsoft Corporation by Alice L. Jolla, who is identified as Corporate Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer. Her signature confirms the company’s authorization and responsibility for the submitted information.