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NASDAQ: MSFT MICROSOFT CORP 10-Q

Microsoft's fiscal third-quarter revenue rose 18.3% to $82.89B.

Filed April 29, 2026 · Period ending March 31, 2026 · Compared to 10-Q Apr 30, 2025 · ~1 min read

Key Financials

SEC XBRL
Metric PriorMar 31, 2025 CurrentMar 31, 2026 Δ
Revenue $70.1B $82.9B ▲ +18.3%
Net income $25.8B $31.8B ▲ +23.1%
Diluted EPS $3.46 $4.27 ▲ +23.4%
Operating income $32.0B $38.4B ▲ +20.0%
Cash & equivalents $28.8B $32.1B ▲ +11.4%
Long-term debt (noncurrent) $39.9B $31.4B ▼ -21.2%
Total assets $562.6B $694.2B ▲ +23.4%

As reported in XBRL by the filer · 10-Q vs 10-Q. Income figures cover the fiscal quarter (not year-to-date); cash & assets are period-end balances. n/m = not meaningful (sign change; a % would mislead). about this table · verify on EDGAR →

Key Number Changes

Accrued legal liabilities Legal Proceedings

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As of March 31, 2025, we accrued aggregate legal liabilities of $530 million.

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As of March 31, 2026, we accrued aggregate legal liabilities of $647 million.

Uncommitted datacenter leases Notes

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As of March 31, 2025, we had additional operating and finance leases, primarily for datacenters, that had not yet commenced of $4.4 billion and $94.8 billion, respectively.

Current filing · verify on EDGAR →

As of March 31, 2026, we had additional leases, primarily for datacenters, that had not yet commenced of $196.6 billion.

Legal contingency accrual and possible loss Notes

Prior filing · verify on EDGAR →

As of March 31, 2025, we accrued aggregate legal liabilities of $530 million. While we intend to defend these matters vigorously, adverse outcomes that we estimate could reach approximately $800 million in aggregate beyond recorded amounts are reasonably possible.

Current filing · verify on EDGAR →

As of March 31, 2026, we accrued aggregate legal liabilities of $647 million. While we intend to defend these matters vigorously, adverse outcomes that we estimate could reach approximately $400 million in aggregate beyond recorded amounts are reasonably possible.

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Key Changes

  • high

    Net income increased 23.1% to $31.78B, and diluted earnings per share rose 23.4% to $4.27.

  • high

    Intelligent Cloud revenue grew 29.6% to $34.68B, with Azure and other cloud services revenue up 40%.

  • medium

    More Personal Computing revenue declined 1.3% to $13.19B, and Gaming revenue fell 6.6% to $5.34B.

  • high

    Operating cash flow for the nine months ended March 31, 2026 rose 36.3% to $127.49B, while capital expenditures increased 68.8% to $80.15B.

  • medium

    The company repurchased 27 million shares for $13.3 billion during the nine months, with $44.0 billion remaining under its share repurchase program.

Summary

Revenue in the fiscal third quarter rose 18.3% to $82.89B. Intelligent Cloud revenue increased 29.6% to $34.68B, with Azure and other cloud services revenue up 40%. Productivity and Business Processes revenue grew 16.9% to $35.01B, led by Microsoft 365 Commercial cloud revenue growth of 19%. More Personal Computing revenue decreased 1.3% to $13.19B, and Gaming revenue declined 6.6% to $5.34B.

Operating income increased 20.0% to $38.40B, and net income rose 23.1% to $31.78B. Diluted earnings per share was $4.27, up 23.4%. The company's effective tax rate was 19.0% for the quarter, compared with 18.0% a year earlier.

For the nine months ended March 31, 2026, revenue increased 17.8% to $241.83B, and operating income grew 21.7% to $114.63B.

Section-by-Section Diff

MD&A

~11,800 words (+11% vs prior)

Microsoft's MD&A now discloses a long-term strategic partnership with OpenAI, including revenue-sharing and IP rights, and reports a net gain from the OpenAI Recapitalization for the nine months ended March 31, 2026.

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Added OpenAI partnership disclosure high

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We have a long-term strategic partnership with OpenAI which was originally established in 2019. In October 2025 and April 2026, we extended this partnership and continue to build on our shared vision to advance artificial intelligence responsibly and make its benefits broadly accessible. Microsoft is a major investor in OpenAI and will continue to receive revenue-sharing payments. We hold rights to OpenAI’s intellectual property, including models and infrastructure, for integration into our products.

The current MD&A adds a new paragraph describing the extended OpenAI partnership, including revenue-sharing payments and IP rights, which was not present in the prior year's MD&A.

Substantive Edit OpenAI Recapitalization dilution gain high

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The net gains recorded for the nine months ended March 31, 2026 primarily relate to the dilution gain from the OpenAI Recapitalization.

The current MD&A attributes the nine-month net gains on OpenAI investments primarily to a dilution gain from the OpenAI Recapitalization, a new event not mentioned in the prior year.

Substantive Edit Commercial remaining performance obligation medium

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Commercial remaining performance obligation increased 99% to $627 billion.

The current highlights show a 99% increase in commercial remaining performance obligation to $627 billion, a new metric disclosure not present in the prior year's highlights.

Substantive Edit Microsoft Cloud gross margin percentage medium

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Microsoft Cloud gross margin percentage decreased to 69% driven by the impact of scaling our AI infrastructure.

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Microsoft Cloud gross margin percentage decreased to 66% driven by continued investments in AI infrastructure and growing AI product usage, offset in part by efficiency gains in Azure and Microsoft 365 Commercial cloud.

The current quarter's Microsoft Cloud gross margin percentage is 66%, down from 69% in the prior year, with the explanation now citing AI infrastructure investments and AI product usage, offset by efficiency gains.

Substantive Edit Share repurchase program remaining authorization medium

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As of March 31, 2025, $549 million remained of our $60 billion share repurchase program.

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As of March 31, 2026, $44.0 billion remained of our $60 billion share repurchase program.

The remaining authorization under the $60 billion share repurchase program increased from $549 million to $44.0 billion.

Substantive Edit OpenAI investment impact on net income high

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Current year net income and diluted EPS were positively impacted by net gains from investments in OpenAI, which resulted in an increase in net income and diluted EPS of $4.5 billion and $0.60, respectively.

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Substantive Edit Transition tax installment removed low

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As of March 31, 2025, our eighth transition tax installment of $4.4 billion is short-term and payable in the first quarter of fiscal year 2026.

The prior year's MD&A disclosed a $4.4 billion transition tax installment payable in fiscal 2026; this obligation is no longer mentioned in the current MD&A.

Substantive Edit Critical accounting estimate removed low

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Business Combinations – Valuation of Intangible Assets

The prior year's critical accounting estimates included 'Business Combinations – Valuation of Intangible Assets'; this section is absent from the current MD&A, indicating a change in the company's critical accounting estimates.

Risk Factors

~14,200 words (-5% vs prior)

Microsoft expanded its risk factors to address evolving AI, cybersecurity, trade, and regulatory risks, including new details on AI misuse, supply chain, and geopolitical tensions.

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Substantive Edit AI and cloud competition medium

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We are investing in artificial intelligence (“AI”) across the entire company and infusing generative AI capabilities into our consumer and commercial offerings.

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We are investing in artificial intelligence (“AI”) across the entire company and infusing AI capabilities into our consumer and commercial offerings.

The current filing broadens the description from 'generative AI capabilities' to 'AI capabilities', reflecting a wider scope of AI integration across offerings.

Substantive Edit Cybersecurity threat evolution high

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Threat actors may also utilize emerging technologies, such as AI and machine learning.

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Threat actors also utilize emerging technologies such as AI and machine learning to, among other things, increase the speed and scale of attacks by generating and refining malicious content and code, automate reconnaissance and targeting, and rapidly iterate on attack techniques, which can broaden the scope, intensity, and sophistication of campaigns and reduce the time we have to identify and mitigate emerging threats.

The current filing significantly expands the description of how threat actors use AI and machine learning, detailing specific attack enhancements and the reduced time to respond.

Substantive Edit AI in internal systems medium

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Increasing use of generative AI models in our internal systems may create new attack surfaces or methods for adversaries.

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Increasing use of AI, including models, algorithms, copilots, and autonomous or semi-autonomous agents, in our internal or third-party systems may create new attack surfaces or methods for adversaries.

The current filing broadens the scope from 'generative AI models' to a wider range of AI technologies, including copilots and autonomous agents, and extends the risk to third-party systems.

Substantive Edit Trade and geopolitical risks high

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Periods of intense diplomatic or armed conflict, such as the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, may result in (1) new and rapidly evolving sanctions and trade restrictions, which may impair trade with sanctioned individuals and countries, and (2) negative impacts to regional trade ecosystems among our customers, partners, and us.

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Increased geopolitical instabilities and changing U.S. Administration priorities create an unpredictable trade landscape. U.S. tariff, shifting AI export controls policies, and disagreements among governments on sanctions policies toward third countries, could increase operational costs, create uncertainty in the continuity of our products, and accelerate sovereignty initiatives among international partners and customers. The volatility of U.S. tariffs has triggered economic uncertainty and could impact cloud and devices supply chain cost competitiveness. The potential replacement of the rescinded AI Diffusion Rule, expanded export license conditions, and other potential AI-related rulemakings could adversely affect Microsoft’s business, strategy, and operations.

The current filing adds extensive new detail on U.S. tariff volatility, AI export controls, and geopolitical tensions, reflecting heightened trade policy uncertainty.

Substantive Edit Environmental, Social, and Governance medium

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Laws, regulations, and policies relating to environmental, social, and governance matters are being developed and formalized in Europe, the U.S., and elsewhere, which may include specific, target-driven frameworks and disclosure requirements. In addition, we have established and publicly announced goals and commitments to become carbon negative, water positive, zero waste, and protect more land than we use.

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Laws, regulations, and policies relating to environmental, social, and governance matters are being developed and formalized in Europe, the U.S., and elsewhere, which may include greenhouse gas emissions and energy usage caps, as well as specific, target-driven environmental, social, and governance frameworks and disclosure requirements. In addition, in 2020 we announced goals to become carbon negative, water positive, and zero waste by 2030. AI development and deployment has and may continue to raise energy use and emissions, making it harder to meet these goals.

The current filing adds greenhouse gas emissions and energy usage caps as potential regulatory requirements and explicitly links AI development to increased energy use and emissions, complicating sustainability goals.

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Substantive Edit Acquisitions and strategic alliances low

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For example, in March 2022 we completed our acquisition of Nuance Communications, Inc., and in October 2023 we completed our acquisition of Activision Blizzard, Inc. (“Activision Blizzard”). In January 2023 we announced the third phase of our OpenAI strategic partnership.

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For example, in October 2023 we completed our acquisition of Activision Blizzard, Inc. Additionally, we have a long-term strategic partnership with OpenAI.

The current filing removes the reference to the Nuance acquisition and the specific phase of the OpenAI partnership, simplifying the examples.

Substantive Edit Goodwill impairment risk low

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If our goodwill or amortizable intangible assets become impaired, we may be required to record a significant charge to earnings. We acquire other companies and intangible assets and may not realize all the economic benefit from those acquisitions, which could cause an impairment of goodwill or intangibles. We review our amortizable intangible assets for impairment when events or changes in circumstances indicate the carrying value may not be recoverable. We test goodwill for impairment at least annually. Factors that may be a change in circumstances, indicating that the carrying value of our goodwill or amortizable intangible assets may not be recoverable, include a decline in our stock price and market capitalization, reduced future cash flow estimates, and slower growth rates in industry segments in which we participate.

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We have recorded, and may in the future be required to record, a significant charge in our consolidated financial statements during the period in which any impairment of our goodwill or amortizable intangible assets is determined, negatively affecting our results of operations.

The current filing condenses the goodwill impairment risk into a single sentence, removing the detailed description of impairment testing and triggering factors.

Notes

~13,500 words (-7% vs prior)

Microsoft's notes disclose a new OpenAI recapitalization agreement, a significant increase in uncommitted datacenter leases, and a new share repurchase program.

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Substantive Edit OpenAI investment and recapitalization high

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We have an investment in OpenAI Global, LLC (“OpenAI”) and have made total funding commitments of $13 billion. The investment is accounted for under the equity method of accounting.

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We have a long-term strategic partnership with OpenAI. In October 2025, we signed a new definitive agreement with OpenAI that extends this partnership. Additionally, OpenAI formed a public benefit corporation and completed a recapitalization (“OpenAI Recapitalization”). We have an investment of approximately 27 percent of OpenAI on an as-converted basis accounted for under the equity method of accounting. As a result of the OpenAI Recapitalization, we had a decrease in our proportionate ownership of OpenAI and recorded a dilution gain in other income (expense), net.

The current filing discloses a new definitive agreement with OpenAI and a recapitalization that reduced Microsoft's proportionate ownership and resulted in a dilution gain. The baseline only described an equity method investment with funding commitments.

Number Change Uncommitted datacenter leases high

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As of March 31, 2025, we had additional operating and finance leases, primarily for datacenters, that had not yet commenced of $4.4 billion and $94.8 billion, respectively.

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As of March 31, 2026, we had additional leases, primarily for datacenters, that had not yet commenced of $196.6 billion.

The value of uncommenced datacenter leases increased substantially.

Added New share repurchase program medium

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On September 16, 2024, our Board of Directors approved a share repurchase program authorizing up to $60.0 billion in share repurchases. This share repurchase program commenced in April 2025, following completion of the program approved on September 14, 2021, has no expiration date, and may be terminated at any time. As of March 31, 2026, $44.0 billion remained of this $60.0 billion share repurchase program.

The current filing discloses a new share repurchase program that commenced in April 2025, with a significant remaining authorization. The baseline only mentioned the prior program.

Number Change Legal contingency accrual and possible loss medium

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As of March 31, 2025, we accrued aggregate legal liabilities of $530 million. While we intend to defend these matters vigorously, adverse outcomes that we estimate could reach approximately $800 million in aggregate beyond recorded amounts are reasonably possible.

Current filing · verify on EDGAR →

As of March 31, 2026, we accrued aggregate legal liabilities of $647 million. While we intend to defend these matters vigorously, adverse outcomes that we estimate could reach approximately $400 million in aggregate beyond recorded amounts are reasonably possible.

The accrued legal liabilities increased, while the estimated possible loss beyond accruals decreased.

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Substantive Edit Irish Data Protection Commission matter low

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In October 2024, the IDPC provided LinkedIn with a final decision alleging GDPR violations and assessing a fine. In November 2024, LinkedIn appealed the final decision to the Irish courts, and the next hearing is scheduled for May 2025.

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In October 2024, the IDPC provided LinkedIn with a final decision alleging GDPR violations and assessing a fine. In November 2024, LinkedIn appealed the final decision to the Irish courts. A preliminary hearing was held in December 2025.

The current filing updates the status of the appeal, noting a preliminary hearing was held in December 2025, whereas the baseline indicated the next hearing was scheduled for May 2025.

Substantive Edit Segment expense disclosure low

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Segment revenue and operating income were as follows during the periods presented:

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Segment revenue, cost of revenue, operating expenses, and operating income were as follows during the periods presented:

The current filing expands segment disclosures to include cost of revenue and operating expenses.

Substantive Edit Search advertising naming low

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Search and news advertising, comprising Bing (including Copilot), Microsoft News, Microsoft Edge, and third-party affiliates.

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Search advertising (formerly Search and news advertising), comprising Bing, Copilot, Microsoft News, Microsoft Edge, and third-party affiliates.

The product offering name changed from 'Search and news advertising' to 'Search advertising'.

Substantive Edit Windows and Devices description low

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Windows and Devices, including Windows, comprising Windows OEM licensing (Windows Pro and non-Pro licenses sold through the OEM channel), Windows Internet of Things, and patent licensing; and Devices, comprising Surface, HoloLens, and PC accessories.

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Windows and Devices, including Windows OEM licensing (Windows Pro and non-Pro licenses sold through the OEM channel) and Devices, comprising Surface and PC accessories.

The description of Windows and Devices was simplified, removing references to Windows Internet of Things, patent licensing, and HoloLens.

Financial Statements

Primary statements as printed on the EDGAR filing (iXBRL face). Companyfacts is used only when a statement is not on the HTML face. Not generated by the model.

As filed

Income Statement

(In millions, except per share amounts)

Description Three months ended March 31, 2026 Three months ended March 31, 2025 Nine months ended March 31, 2026 Nine months ended March 31, 2025
Revenue:
Product 15,089 15,319 47,462 46,810
Service and other 67,797 54,747 194,370 158,473
Total revenue 82,886 70,066 241,832 205,283
Cost of revenue:
Product 2,733 3,037 9,160 10,187
Service and other 24,095 18,882 67,689 53,630
Total cost of revenue 26,828 21,919 76,849 63,817
Gross margin 56,058 48,147 164,983 141,466
Research and development 8,915 8,198 25,565 23,659
Sales and marketing 6,814 6,212 19,115 18,369
General and administrative 1,931 1,737 5,669 5,233
Operating income 38,398 32,000 114,634 94,205
Other income (expense), net 942 (623) 7,253 (3,194)
Income before income taxes 39,340 31,377 121,887 91,011
Provision for income taxes 7,562 5,553 23,904 16,412
Net income 31,778 25,824 97,983 74,599
Earnings per share:
Basic 4.28 3.47 13.19 10.03
Diluted 4.27 3.46 13.14 9.99
Weighted average shares outstanding:
Basic 7,426 7,434 7,430 7,434
Diluted 7,445 7,461 7,457 7,466

Balance Sheets

(In millions)

Description March 31, 2026 June 30, 2025
Assets
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents 32,105 30,242
Short-term investments 46,167 64,323
Total cash, cash equivalents, and short-term investments 78,272 94,565
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $794 and $944 60,041 69,905
Inventories 1,219 938
Other current assets 35,797 25,723
Total current assets 175,329 191,131
Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of $111,723 and $93,653 283,228 204,966
Operating lease right-of-use assets 24,403 24,823
Equity and other investments 33,683 15,405
Goodwill 119,661 119,509
Intangible assets, net 19,325 22,604
Other long-term assets 38,599 40,565
Total assets 694,228 619,003
Liabilities and stockholders’ equity
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable 37,513 27,724
Current portion of long-term debt 8,839 2,999
Accrued compensation 11,270 13,709
Short-term income taxes 3,563 7,211
Short-term unearned revenue 50,924 64,555
Other current liabilities 24,552 25,020
Total current liabilities 136,661 141,218
Long-term debt 31,423 40,152
Long-term income taxes 27,941 25,986
Long-term unearned revenue 2,753 2,710
Deferred income taxes 2,899 2,835
Operating lease liabilities 16,703 17,437
Other long-term liabilities 61,481 45,186
Total liabilities 279,861 275,524
Commitments and contingencies
Stockholders’ equity:
Common stock and paid-in capital shares authorized 24,000; outstanding 7,429 and 7,434 115,069 109,095
Retained earnings 302,526 237,731
Accumulated other comprehensive loss (3,228) (3,347)
Total stockholders’ equity 414,367 343,479
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity 694,228 619,003

Cash Flows Statements

(In millions)

Description Three months ended March 31, 2026 Three months ended March 31, 2025 Nine months ended March 31, 2026 Nine months ended March 31, 2025
Operations
Net income 31,778 25,824 97,983 74,599
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash from operations:
Depreciation, amortization, and other 10,167 7,734 27,512 20,116
Stock-based compensation expense 3,081 2,980 9,283 8,901
Net recognized losses (gains) on investments and derivatives (1,280) 708 (7,304) 3,387
Deferred income taxes 2,602 (2,244) 9,539 (4,835)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable (4,707) (2,461) 8,347 5,598
Inventories (161) 52 (283) 390
Other current assets 758 1,076 215 642
Other long-term assets (932) (518) (2,614) (3,368)
Accounts payable 2,320 1,179 2,903 1,221
Unearned revenue (166) (1,032) (13,067) (12,923)
Income taxes 2,296 1,298 (1,568) (1,081)
Other current liabilities 2,539 2,839 (166) 576
Other long-term liabilities (1,616) (391) (3,286) 292
Net cash from operations 46,679 37,044 127,494 93,515
Financing
Repayments of debt, maturities of 90 days or less 0 0 0 (5,746)
Repayments of debt 0 (2,250) (3,000) (3,216)
Common stock issued 541 546 1,489 1,508
Common stock repurchased (4,627) (4,781) (17,692) (13,874)
Common stock cash dividends paid (6,756) (6,169) (19,687) (17,913)
Other, net (509) (382) (1,877) (1,614)
Net cash used in financing (11,351) (13,036) (40,767) (40,855)
Investing
Additions to property and equipment (30,876) (16,745) (80,146) (47,472)
Acquisition of companies, net of cash acquired and divestitures, and purchases of intangible and other assets (258) (981) (1,291) (4,235)
Purchases of investments (12,006) (4,474) (39,522) (8,144)
Maturities of investments 11,976 6,721 30,424 11,461
Sales of investments 6,358 2,161 15,311 6,688
Other, net (2,599) 604 (9,445) (325)
Net cash used in investing (27,405) (12,714) (84,669) (42,027)
Effect of foreign exchange rates on cash and cash equivalents (114) 52 (195) (120)
Net change in cash and cash equivalents 7,809 11,346 1,863 10,513
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period 24,296 17,482 30,242 18,315
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period 28,828 32,105 28,828

Amounts as printed on the EDGAR/iXBRL face — (In millions, except per share amounts); (In millions). Labels, columns, and figures are the filing face, not a GAAP stencil. Interactive statements & notes on EDGAR ↗

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