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Microsoft vs Salesforce: MSFT and CRM compared
Microsoft is the larger company: $92.3B of revenue in its latest quarter (Q1 FY27) against $11.3B for Salesforce (Q2 FY27). Microsoft is growing faster (+19% against +11% a year earlier). Microsoft is more profitable, with an operating margin of 49.8% against 20.5%.
Where the money goes: MSFT and CRM
Microsoft (MSFT) · Q1 FY27
Microsoft, Q1 FY27: revenue $92.3B (+19% year over year), operating margin 49.8%, net earnings $36.6B, operating cash flow $58.0B. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
Salesforce (CRM) · Q2 FY27
Salesforce, Q2 FY27: revenue $11.3B (+11% year over year), operating margin 20.5%, net earnings $3.5B, operating cash flow $1.3B. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Microsoft (MSFT) | Salesforce (CRM) | |
|---|---|---|
| Latest quarter | Q1 FY27 | Q2 FY27 |
| Revenue | $92.3B | $11.3B |
| Revenue growth, Y/Y | +19% | +11% |
| Gross margin | 67.8% | 76.7% |
| Operating margin | 49.8% | 20.5% |
| Net earnings | $36.6B | $3.5B |
| Net margin | 39.7% | 31.1% |
| Operating cash flow | $58.0B | $1.3B |
| Free cash flow | $18.6B | $1.1B |
| Market value | $3.95T | $182.6B |
| P/E | 27.7× | 18.9× |
| Analysts’ mean target | $634.14 | $287.08 |
Where the revenue comes from
Microsoft
- Azure: $33.2B (36%)
- Microsoft 365 Cloud: $27.8B (30%)
- Productivity and Server Licensing: $8.4B (9%)
- Search and Advertising: $6.6B (7%)
Salesforce
- Subscription and support: $10.8B (95%)
- Professional services and other: $525M (5%)
Questions
Which is bigger, Microsoft or Salesforce?
Microsoft is the larger company: $92.3B of revenue in its latest quarter (Q1 FY27) against $11.3B for Salesforce (Q2 FY27).
Is Microsoft or Salesforce growing faster?
Microsoft is growing faster (+19% against +11% a year earlier).
Which is more profitable, Microsoft or Salesforce?
Microsoft is more profitable, with an operating margin of 49.8% against 20.5%.
More: Microsoft earnings · how Microsoft makes money · Salesforce earnings · how Salesforce makes money
From the companies' latest 10-Q, 10-K or earnings release (10-Q filed Oct 28, 2026; 10-Q filed Aug 27, 2026). Fiscal quarters can end on different dates. Not investment advice.