How LinkedIn Makes Money (2026)
LinkedIn (Microsoft)
LinkedIn is part of Microsoft; its figures sit in Microsoft’s LinkedIn line. LinkedIn was $19,817 million in FY2026, 6.0% of Microsoft’s $331,839 million total (computed from the 10-K). LinkedIn combines business subscriptions with sponsored content within Microsoft.
Last checked 2026-10-18 on the official pages.
Revenue breakdown
Amounts in millions of USD. Shares are computed from the filing.
| Revenue line | Value | % of total | Filing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server Products And Cloud Services | $129,425 million ($129.4 billion) | 39.0% | 10-K FY2026 ↗ |
| Microsoft 365 Commercial products and cloud services | $101,997 million ($102.0 billion) | 30.7% | 10-K FY2026 ↗ |
| Xbox | $21,790 million ($21.8 billion) | 6.6% | 10-K FY2026 ↗ |
| LinkedIn (highlighted) | $19,817 million ($19.8 billion) | 6.0% | 10-K FY2026 ↗ |
| Windows and Devices | $17,084 million ($17.1 billion) | 5.1% | 10-K FY2026 ↗ |
| Search Advertising | $15,176 million ($15.2 billion) | 4.6% | 10-K FY2026 ↗ |
| Microsoft 365 Consumer products and cloud services | $9,175 million ($9.2 billion) | 2.8% | 10-K FY2026 ↗ |
| Dynamics Products And Cloud Services | $9,006 million ($9.0 billion) | 2.7% | 10-K FY2026 ↗ |
| Enterprise And Partner Services | $8,260 million ($8.3 billion) | 2.5% | 10-K FY2026 ↗ |
| Other Products And Services | $109 million | 0.0% | 10-K FY2026 ↗ |
| Total revenue | $331,839 million ($331.8 billion) | — | 10-K FY2026 ↗ |
The hidden model
LinkedIn combines business subscriptions with sponsored content within Microsoft.
LinkedIn sells subscriptions and sponsored content. verified
LinkedIn revenue is mainly affected by demand from enterprises and professionals for subscriptions to Talent Solutions, Sales Solutions, and Premium Subscriptions offerings, as well as member engagement and the quality of the sponsored content delivered to those members to drive Marketing Solutions.
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Frequently asked questions
How does LinkedIn make money?
LinkedIn is part of Microsoft; its figures sit in Microsoft’s LinkedIn line. LinkedIn was $19,817 million in FY2026, 6.0% of Microsoft’s $331,839 million total (computed from the 10-K). LinkedIn combines business subscriptions with sponsored content within Microsoft.
What is LinkedIn’s business model?
LinkedIn’s business model is Subscription and Advertising. Charge a recurring fee for software, content, or a service. Retention, upgrades, and the cost of serving existing customers shape the economics. LinkedIn combines business subscriptions with sponsored content within Microsoft.
What is LinkedIn’s hidden model?
LinkedIn combines business subscriptions with sponsored content within Microsoft.