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Microsoft RSUs vest annually over 4 years, with 25% vesting each year on your anniversary date. Microsoft provides consistent annual refresh grants that often match or exceed initial grants for high performers.
Stock Price
$400.64
Closing price · Feb 25, 2026
Vesting Period
4 years
Varies: 4-year uniform (25% annually) or 5-year uniform (20% annually) for annual awards. On-hire awards are typically 4-year annual vesting.
Vesting Frequency
Monthly
How often shares vest
Cliff Period
12 months
Before first vest
Microsoft RSUs vest annually over 4 years, with 25% vesting each year on your anniversary date. Microsoft provides consistent annual refresh grants that often match or exceed initial grants for high performers.
Microsoft RSUs vest on a Varies: 4-year uniform (25% annually) or 5-year uniform (20% annually) for annual awards. On-hire awards are typically 4-year annual vesting. schedule with a 12-month cliff.
Example calculation based on 100 shares:
| Year | Vesting % | Shares Vesting | Estimated Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 25% | 25 | $10,015.88 |
| Year 2 | 25% | 25 | $10,015.88 |
| Year 3 | 25% | 25 | $10,015.88 |
| Year 4 | 25% | 25 | $10,015.88 |
| Total | 100% | 100 | $40,063.50 |
* Based on Microsoft stock price of $400.64 as of Feb 25, 2026. Actual values will vary.
25%
25 shares
$10,015.88
25%
25 shares
$10,015.88
25%
25 shares
$10,015.88
25%
25 shares
$10,015.88
Microsoft vesting schedule based on 100 total shares
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RSUs taxed as ordinary income at annual vest date. Microsoft handles tax withholding automatically. Large annual vests require tax planning.
Let's walk through what happens when 100 shares of your Microsoft RSUs vest at the current stock price.
Calculate gross value at vesting
100 shares × $400.64
= $40,063.50
Estimate taxes owed (federal + state + FICA)
$40,063.50 × 45%
= $18,028.58
Calculate net value after taxes
$40,063.50 - $18,028.58
= $22,034.93
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