MSFT vs TSLA
How Microsoft Corporation and Tesla, Inc. compare on business model, dividends and risk — the structural picture, in plain English.
| MSFT | TSLA | |
|---|---|---|
| Sector | Technology | Consumer Discretionary |
| Industry | Software — Infrastructure | Auto Manufacturers |
| Headquarters | Redmond, Washington, USA | Austin, Texas, USA |
| Founded | 1975 | 2003 |
| Pays a dividend | Yes | No |
| Volatility | Roughly market-level | Much higher than the market |
What each company does
Microsoft Corporation (MSFT)
Microsoft sells Windows and the Microsoft 365 / Office suite, runs the Azure cloud platform, and owns LinkedIn and Xbox. Its cloud and AI investments — including a deep partnership with OpenAI — are the center of its growth story.
Tesla, Inc. (TSLA)
Tesla designs and builds electric vehicles — the Model 3, Y, S, X and Cybertruck — and also sells energy storage and solar products. A large part of its valuation rests on future bets: full self-driving, robotaxis and AI.
From the latest 10-K filings
| Metric | MSFTFY 2026, ended Jun 30, 202610-K filed Jul 29, 2026 | TSLAFY 2025, ended Dec 31, 202510-K filed Jan 29, 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $331.8B | $94.8B |
| Net income | $133.7B | $3.8B |
| Operating cash flow | $182.9B | $14.7B |
| Source | MSFT 10-K on EDGAR ↗ | TSLA 10-K on EDGAR ↗ |
Microsoft’s fiscal 2026 revenue ($331.8B) was 3.5× Tesla’s fiscal 2025 revenue ($94.8B). The fiscal years differ (MSFT’s ended Jun 30, 2026, TSLA’s ended Dec 31, 2025), so the two columns cover different periods.
As reported to the SEC for each company’s own fiscal year; not a valuation or forecast.
Dividends
MSFT pays a dividend; TSLA does not.
MSFT: Pays a steady quarterly dividend with a long record of annual increases. The yield is modest; Microsoft also buys back stock.
TSLA: Tesla does not pay a dividend and reinvests all cash into growth.
Risk & volatility
Historically, MSFT has been the steadier of the two: MSFT is roughly market-level (beta band ~0.9–1.0) while TSLA is much higher than the market (beta band ~1.6+). These are long-run tendencies, not live figures.
Frequently asked
Does MSFT or TSLA pay a dividend?
MSFT pays a dividend; TSLA does not. Yields change with price, so check current figures in the app.
Is MSFT or TSLA more volatile?
Historically, MSFT has been the steadier of the two — MSFT is "roughly market-level" and TSLA is "much higher than the market" versus the broad market. These are long-run tendencies, not live figures.
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Comparison is for educational purposes only and is not investment advice or a recommendation to buy or sell MSFT or TSLA. Company profiles reflect long-term, structural facts; volatility bands are approximate historical tendencies, not live data. Always do your own research.