Revenue segments as reported by the company.

Productivity & Business Processes

Intelligent Cloud

More Personal Computing

Revenue Segments

Gross Profit, Operating Income, and Net Income as a percentage of Revenue

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Margins

An operating expense is an expense a business incurs through its normal business operations. Often abbreviated as OPEX.

Sales & Marketing

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Productivity and Business Processes Operating Income

Intelligent Cloud Operating Income

More Personal Computing Operating Income

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Year over year growth in Revenue and Operating Expenses.

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Shares outstanding refer to a company's stock currently held by all its shareholders, including share blocks held by institutional investors and restricted shares owned by the company's officers and insiders.

Outstanding Shares

Market Cap

Also known as Price/Sales Ratio. Calculated using Average market cap for the quarter / Annualized quarterly revenue.

Revenue Multiple

Microsoft

Skype is a telecommunications application software product that specializes in providing video chat and voice calls between computers, tablets, mobile devices, the Xbox One console, and smartwatches via the Internet and to regular telephones. Skype additionally provides instant messaging services. Users may transmit both text and video messages, and may exchange digital documents such as images, text, and video. Skype allows video conference calls.

Skype

GitHub is is a web-based hosting service for version control using Git. It is mostly used for computer code. It offers all of the distributed version control and source code management (SCM) functionality of Git as well as adding its own features. It provides access control and several collaboration features such as bug tracking, feature requests, task management, and wikis for every project. GitHub offers plans for both private repositories and free accounts which are commonly used to host open-source software projects. As of April 2017, GitHub reports having almost 20 million users and 57 million repositories, making it the largest host of source code in the world. On June 4, 2018, Microsoft announced its intent to acquire GitHub for US$7.5 billion

GitHub

Xbox is a video gaming brand created and owned by Microsoft. It represents a series of video game consoles developed by Microsoft, with three consoles released in the sixth, seventh and eighth generations respectively. The brand also represents applications, streaming services, and an online service by the name of Xbox Live. The brand was first introduced in the United States in November 2001, with the launch of the original Xbox console.

Xbox

Microsoft Corp. engages in the development and support of software, services, devices, and solutions. It operates through the following segments: Productivity and Business Processes, Intelligent Cloud, and More Personal Computing. The Productivity and Business Processes segment is composed of products and services relating to productivity, communication, and information services such as Office Commercial, Office Consumer, LinkedIn, and Dynamics business solutions. The Intelligent Cloud segment consists of public, private, and hybrid server products and cloud services for businesses and developers, as well as enterprise and partner services. The More Personal Computing segment refers to products and services including Windows operating system, Windows cloud services, Surface, HoloLens, personal computer accessories, Xbox hardware, Xbox Cloud Gaming, Microsoft News, and Microsoft Edge. The company was founded by Paul Gardner Allen and William Henry Gates, III in 1975 and is headquartered in Redmond, WA.

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Microsoft reports robust Q1 2023 earnings, driven by Microsoft Cloud's performance

Microsoft's Q1 2023 showcased strong revenue growth, particularly in the Microsoft Cloud segment. The company's emphasis on AI, customer value, and operating leverage is driving positive results. While facing challenges related to workload optimization and potential AI regulation, Microsoft is well-positioned to capitalize on growth opportunities.

Microsoft reports solid Q2 earnings, focuses on AI innovation

Microsoft's Q2 performance reflects strong revenue growth, particularly in Microsoft Cloud, Azure, Teams, and security business, while facing challenges in the ad market and macroeconomic headwinds.
The company's strengths lie in innovation across various sectors, strong customer loyalty, and a strategic focus on AI integration for competitive advantage.
Opportunities include leveraging AI for innovation, optimizing workloads post-pandemic, and driving growth through value propositions and customer loyalty.

Microsoft reports robust Q3 earnings, eyes Azure growth opportunities

Microsoft's Q3 2023 earnings call showcased strong financial performance, driven by robust revenue growth, commercial bookings, and operating income across key segments.
The company's focus on Microsoft Cloud, Azure's growth, and innovative products like GitHub Copilot and Teams highlights its commitment to customer success and shareholder returns.
While facing challenges in workload optimization and pricing strategies, Microsoft has opportunities to capitalize on Azure's potential, drive innovation, and maximize long-term growth through strategic investments and product enhancements.

Microsoft excels in Q4 with strong cloud growth and operational efficiency

Microsoft's Q4 performance reflects strong revenue growth, operational efficiency, and strategic focus on cloud and AI. While facing challenges in optimizing cloud operations and transitioning gross margins, the company is well-positioned to leverage opportunities in Azure growth and new product demand. Microsoft's diversified revenue streams and leadership in cloud services underpin its resilience and growth potential.

Microsoft reports robust Q1 earnings, eyes AI and Azure growth

Microsoft's Q1 2024 earnings call showcased strong financial performance, driven by Azure, commercial segments, and cash flow generation. The company faces challenges in sustaining growth and margins amidst AI investments but has opportunities to capitalize on AI, Azure, and disciplined operations for future success.

Microsoft reports record Q2 earnings driven by cloud and AI growth

Microsoft's Q2 2024 earnings showcased robust financial performance across segments, driven by cloud and AI services.
The company demonstrated resilience in margin improvement despite significant AI investments, highlighting operational efficiency.
Strategic focus on continuous innovation and customer engagement positions Microsoft for sustained growth and market leadership.
Addressing challenges in infrastructure readiness and product adoption will be key to unlocking future opportunities and maintaining competitive edge.

Microsoft achieves record Q3 results, eyes sustained growth in FY '25

Microsoft's Q3 performance reflects robust revenue growth, operational efficiency, and strong financial health across all segments.
The company's strengths lie in Azure's growth, GitHub Copilot's success, and strategic investments in cloud and AI technologies.
Challenges include capacity issues in Azure, balancing core business growth, and adapting to the evolving IT landscape towards AI.
Opportunities abound in sustaining growth, expanding Azure's customer base, and leveraging Dynamics and LinkedIn for revenue growth.

Microsoft reports robust FY '24 earnings, eyes AI and Cloud growth

Microsoft's strong FY '24 performance driven by Cloud, AI, and gaming revenue, with a focus on security and shareholder returns
Challenges include capacity constraints and increased capital expenditures, but opportunities exist in AI and Cloud growth
Partnerships and innovation key to addressing challenges and driving future growth and scalability
Outlook for FY '25 positive with a focus on double-digit revenue growth and expanding gaming opportunities

Microsoft reports robust Q1 earnings, eyes AI innovation for growth

Microsoft's Q1 2025 performance reflects strong revenue growth, particularly in cloud services and commercial bookings.
The company's focus on AI innovation, cost efficiencies, and long-term investments positions it well for sustained growth.
Challenges include managing expenses, supply constraints, and balancing investments with revenue growth.
Opportunities in AI, cloud services, and commercial offerings present avenues for continued expansion and value creation.

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Honeywell

Levi Strauss

NextEra Energy

Unilever

Waste Connections

Xylem

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Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) has seen its price objective raised by Bank of America (BoA) analysts from $430 to $450 on their thesis that its Azure and Office offerings will drive upside in the fiscal second quarter. Shares of Microsoft traded 0.7% higher at US$392.18 late morning on Thursday.

Microsoft seen reaching $450 per share on strength of Azure

Advanced Micro Devices

Broadcom

AutoZone

Goldman Sachs

Home Depot

Lululemon Athletica

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Procter & Gamble

United Rentals

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TORONTO--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #Aptum--Aptum has retained its status as a Microsoft Azure Expert Managed Services Provider (MSP).

Aptum Retains Microsoft Azure Expert Managed Service Provider Certification

In a move that marks a significant milestone in the telecommunications industry, Microsoft NASDAQ: MSFT has announced a groundbreaking $1.5 billion deal with Vodafone NASDAQ: VOD, setting a new precedent for technology and telecom collaborations. This ten-year strategic partnership is a significant expansion for Microsoft in the telecommunications sector and a visionary fusion of cloud technology, artificial intelligence (AI), and IoT (Internet of Things) services.

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New York Times

OpenAI boss Sam Altman said his company wanted to pay the outlet "a lot of money to display their content" in ChatGPT.

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Apple

Many investors know that Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT ) passed Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL ) on Jan. 12 as the world's most valuable public company. Apple stock is trading just below $182, valuing the iPhone maker at around $2.83 billion.

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Accenture Plc

Automatic Data Processing

ASML Hld

Booz Allen Hamilton Hld

Broadridge Financial

Cummins

Costco

Digital Realty Trust

Domino's Pizza

FedEx

Intuit

New Linde PLC

Eli Lilly

Mastercard

Moody's

Marsh & McLennan

MSCI

NIKE

Oracle

Parker-Hannifin

Rexford Industrial Realty

Roper Technologies

UnitedHealth Group

Visa

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Arista Networks

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MONTRÉAL--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sherweb announced today that Microsoft Copilot is available for managed service providers (MSPs) in the Sherweb marketplace.

Microsoft Copilot now available through Sherweb

Unity Software

Video games are a huge growth market. Younger generations have increasingly prioritized games over video and music, with the gaming industry and gaming stocks surpassing revenues from older media forms such as music and movies.

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Coca-Cola

Pfizer

Wendy's

Exxon Mobil

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Fidelity MSCI Information Technology Index ETF

iShares Global Tech ETF

iShares U.S. Technology ETF

Vanguard Information Technology ETF

Technology Select Sector SPDR Fund

Microsoft (MSFT) overtook Apple (AAPL) as the world's most valuable company, with a market valuation of $2.888 trillion. The solid performance is expected to continue going into Q4 earnings, given its solid growth prospects.

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Microsoft (MSFT) partners with Vodafone to bring generative AI, digital, enterprise and cloud services to more than 300 million businesses and consumers in European and African markets.

Microsoft (MSFT), Vodafone Sign $1.5B Deal for AI, Cloud & IoT

Amazon

The AI market is expected to exceed $1 trillion before 2030. Microsoft has exclusive access to some of the most advanced AI models in the market.

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