Revenue segments as reported by the company.

Productivity & Business Processes

Intelligent Cloud

More Personal Computing

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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.

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Productivity and Business Processes Operating Income

Intelligent Cloud Operating Income

More Personal Computing Operating Income

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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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Microsoft had named Pavan Davuluri as its new chief for Windows and Surface, The Verge reported on Monday, citing an internal memo.

Microsoft names new Windows and Surface chief, The Verge reports

Chevron

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Alphabet

Amazon

This year has started on a highly optimistic note, and we are seeing the results in the stock market. The Nasdaq is on a spree and has hit a new high for the first time since 2021.

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Roblox

Unity Software

Despite enthusiasm from Mark Zuckerberg that ultimately led to the rebranding of Facebook into Meta (NASDAQ: META ) in late 2021, the metaverse's time in the limelight was short-lived before a generative artificial intelligence ( AI ) boom in 2023 drove investor sentiment elsewhere.  Another confounding factor surrounding metaverse hype was the primitive technology being showcased as a “groundbreaking” development for future collaboration and entertainment.

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Adobe

Air Products and Chemicals

Bunge Global SA

Mondelez

Among publicly traded securities, so-called socially responsible stocks may be one of the most controversial categories. Basically, an underlying assumption exists that if you support sustainable policies, you sacrifice profitability.

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Broadcom

NVIDIA

Many corporations are investing heavily in artificial intelligence ( AI ). The technology is helping people become more productive and access more information.

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Intel

Shares of Intel (INTC) and Microsoft (MSFT) slipped Monday, following a report that China is enforcing new restrictions on government purchases of chips and operating systems by foreign companies as it tries to boost its domestic tech sector.

Intel, Microsoft Slip as China Blocks Foreign Chips, Software in Government Computers

Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT ) stock, historically known for Windows and business software, continues to innovate into new niches. The company's business model is one that's well-suited to AI-related integrations, and the company has done just that via its large investment in OpenAI and its ChatGPT large language model.

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Advanced Micro Devices

The Chinese government has reportedly introduced new guidelines to stop Intel and AMD microprocessors from being used in state-owned PCs and servers, according to the Financial Times.

China reportedly seeks to block Intel, AMD and Microsoft tech from being used in government computers

BREA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #CertifiedBundles--ViewSonic Adds New Microsoft Teams Rooms Bundles to its Meeting Space Solutions; The TRS10 and TRS10-UB Offer Complete, Singular Solutions.

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Apple

Amgen

Boeing

Salesforce

McDonald's

UnitedHealth Group

Dow Jones 40,000 is a milestone investors have eyed for years. But now a handful of stocks are posed to make it a reality.

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Druckenmiller had 21% of his portfolio split between two "Magnificent Seven" stocks as of December. Nvidia is the market leader in workstation graphics processors and artificial intelligence chips.

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Eli Lilly

Microsoft wants to help you become more productive with artificial intelligence. Eli Lilly's new weight loss treatment could usher in a $100 billion market for anti-obesity drugs.

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AerCap Hlds

Black Diamond Therapeutics

Dream Finders Homes

D.R. Horton

Airbus SE

General Electric

Green Brick Partners

Howmet Aerospace

Hexcel

Iovance Biotherapeutics

KB Home

Tesla

United Continental Hlds

Viking Therapeutics

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Visa

The Dow Jones Industrial Average is the oldest stock market index, and one in which the highest quality companies invest. Although investors sometimes regard the Dow as a boring index, plenty of stocks brim with excitement.

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Micron Technology

Snowflake

Nvidia and Micron's chips are essential for processing complex AI tasks. Microsoft and Snowflake are crunching a lot of data for AI applications.

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ArrowMark Financial

Enterprise Products Partners

Energy Transfer LP Unit

Eaton Vance Tax-Advantaged Global Dividend Income Fund

Eaton Vance Tax-Managed Diversified Equity Income Fund

Morgan Stanley India Investment Fund Inc

Barings Participation Investors

ONEOK

Oxford Lane Capital

PIMCO Dynamic Income Strategy Fund

LMP Capital and Income Fund

Liberty All Star Equity Fund

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QUALCOMM

OpenAI has given Microsoft an inside track on artificial intelligence. AI investors should not count out Qualcomm.

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