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

Gross Margin

Operating Margin

Profit Margin

Margins

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

Sales & Marketing

General & Administrative

Operating Expenses

Productivity and Business Processes Operating Income

Intelligent Cloud Operating Income

More Personal Computing Operating Income

Operating Income by Segment

Year over year growth in Revenue and Operating Expenses.

Revenue Y/Y

OpEx Y/Y

Growth

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.

Earnings data Q3 2021

Earnings data Q4 2021

Earnings data Q1 2022

Earnings data Q2 2022

Earnings data Q3 2022

Earnings data Q4 2022

Earnings data Q1 2023

Earnings data Q2 2023

Earnings data Q3 2023

Earnings data Q4 2023

Earnings data Q1 2024

Earnings data Q2 2024

Earnings data Q3 2024

Earnings data Q4 2024

Earnings data Q1 2025

Earnings data Q2 2025

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.

Revenue

Cost of revenue

Gross profit

Operating expenses

SG&A

Other

Operating income

EBITDA

Net income

Earnings per share

Total assets

Current assets

Cash & equivalents

Receivables

Inventory

Non-current assets

Net PPE

Intangibles

Total liabilities

Current liabilities

Short term debt

Income tax payable

Non-current liabilities

Long-term debt

Total equity

Stockholders equity

Minority interest

Total liabilities & equity

Total debt

Net debt

Book value per share

Cash from operations

Funds from operations

Change in working capital

Cash from investing

Capital expenditure

Purchase/sale of investments

Purchase/sale of business

Other sources

Cash from financing

Change in stock

Change in debt

Cash dividends paid

Cash from other sources

Net change in cash

Free cash flow

Mapping/navigation company TomTom says it has developed an artificial intelligence (AI)-powered, in-car conversational assistant in collaboration with Microsoft. The tool offers enhanced voice interaction with infotainment, location search, and vehicle command systems, and arrives at the end of a year that saw voice AI integrated into more and more applications.

TomTom Develops In-Car Voice AI Assistant With Microsoft

Machine Connect and Azure IoT Edge SEATTLE , Dec. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Elevat Inc (Elevat) is thrilled to announce a strategic technical partnership with Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ: MSFT) that will reshape the Internet of Things (IoT) landscape. Leveraging Elevat Machine Connect and Microsoft Azure Edge, this collaboration promises to accelerate digital transformation and empower businesses with unprecedented connectivity and insights.

Elevat Announces Groundbreaking Technical Partnership with Microsoft to Revolutionize IoT with the Heavy Machinery industries

Amazon

Alphabet

Amazon Web Services holds the lead, with the highest market share. Google Cloud and Microsoft Azure had a much better 2023 than AWS.

Who Will Win This $1.5 Trillion Market Opportunity in 2024?

American Express

Verizon

American Express' momentum is poised to roll over into the new year. Microsoft should continue to benefit from the generative AI boom.

A New Bull Market Is Here for the Dow Jones. Here Are the 3 Best Dow Stocks to Buy for 2024.

Digital mapping specialist TomTom said on Tuesday it has partnered with tech giant Microsoft to create an artificial intelligence (AI)-powered conversational assistant for vehicles.

TomTom creates AI-based conversational assistant for vehicles with Microsoft

AMSTERDAM, Dec. 19, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- TomTom ( TOM2 ), the location technology specialist, today announced that, together with Microsoft, it is bringing the benefits of generative artificial intelligence (AI) to the global automotive industry.

TomTom joins forces with Microsoft to bring Generative AI into the vehicle

California's Civil Rights Department reached a settlement with Activision Blizzard late last week two years after the state regulator brought a lawsuit alleging gender discrimination, pay inequities and a culture of sexual harassment at the video game company.

Activision Blizzard will pay $54 million to settle California workplace discrimination suit

Applied Materials

Bristol-Myers

Microchip Technology

Occidental Petroleum

In recent times, US Senator Tommy Tuberville has found himself under scrutiny by popular social media accounts, earning the dubious distinction as an American politician with the highest number of suspicious stock trades.

Politician with most suspicious trades just bet against this stock

Apple

NVIDIA

Uber

Vanguard S&P 500 ETF

U.S. stocks in 2024 are expected to perform well due to projected decreases in interest rates by the Federal Reserve. The S&P 500 has historically shown positive returns and is a good long-term investment. Recommended stocks for 2024 include Alphabet, Amazon, Apple, Berkshire Hathaway, Meta Platforms, Microsoft, Nvidia, Occidental Petroleum, Uber Technologies, and Vanguard S&P 500 ETF.

10 Stocks For 2024

Activision Blizzard

Microsoft's Activision Blizzard Inc (NASDAQ:ATVI) will pay around US$55 million to settle a gender and discrimination lawsuit from 2021. California's civil rights department sued the company for discriminating against women by denying them promotion opportunities and failing to pay them equally to men.

Activision Blizzard to pay female staff millions to settle lawsuit

Tesla

At the start of 2022, the seven largest S&P 500 stocks by market cap (which have begun to colloquially be called the Magnificent Seven) possessed a combined market cap of $11.78 trillion. Severe losses throughout 2022 meant that by the end of the year these stocks were down 47.7% on average.

Magnificent Seven Market Cap Round Trip

Advanced Micro Devices

Shares in AMD and Microsoft have soared this year. AMD is preparing to launch a new AI chip in 2024 that could threaten Nvidia's dominance.

Better Tech Stock: AMD vs. Microsoft

BHP Billiton

My latest acquisitions for The Dividend Income Accelerator Portfolio are closely in line with the portfolio's investment strategy. Both companies combine dividend income with dividend growth, exhibit financial health, attractive Valuations, and significant competitive advantages. From adding them, we have managed to increase the portfolio's 5 Year Weighted Average Dividend Growth Rate [CAGR] to 9.12% while reducing its sector-specific concentration risk.

My 2 Latest Acquisitions For The Dividend Income Accelerator Portfolio: 1 Yields More Than 5%

Video game company Activision Blizzard has agreed to pay nearly $55 million to settle a 2021 complaint by the California Civil Rights Department.

Activision Blizzard Agrees To Pay Almost $55M To Settle 2021 Complaint By California Civil Rights Department

Assurant

Ares Management

Broadcom

Cigna

Deere & Company

Comfort Systems USA

Intuit

JPMorgan Chase & Co

Lennox International

Mastercard

Martin Marietta Materials

NRG Energy

Old Dominion Freight Line

Parker-Hannifin

PulteGroup

UnitedHealth Group

Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF

Wingstop

Zoetis

We focus on selecting high-growth dividend stocks that have rapidly grown their dividends in the recent past rather than a high current yield. We use our proprietary models to rate quantitatively and qualitatively and select the top ten names from an initial list of nearly 400 dividend stocks. We provide criteria for selecting high-growth dividend stocks and offer a step-by-step guide on structuring a portfolio based on this strategy.

Our Top 10 Dividend Growth Stocks - December 2023

Microsoft is setting profitability records in 2023. Shares look expensive, but could still deliver solid returns for patient investors.

2 Reasons to Buy Microsoft Stock, and 1 Reason to Sell

Videogame giant Activision Blizzard is set to pay around $50 million to settle a lawsuit by a California regulator, a US news report said Friday.

Activision to pay about $50 mn to settle lawsuit: report

Videogame maker Activision Blizzard has agreed to pay nearly $55 million to settle a California civil-rights lawsuit brought over complaints of sexual harassment, discrimination and pay disparities by women employees that helped trigger the company's acquisition by Microsoft.

Activision Blizzard to pay $55 million to settle California civil-rights lawsuit that led to Microsoft takeover

A proposed discrimination settlement would lead to a $46 million fund for female Activision Blizzard employees and contractors from 2015 to 2020.

Activision Blizzard agrees to settle California case alleging discrimination against women

Activision Blizzard has reportedly settled the California Civil Rights Department's case alleging sex discrimination for over $55M.

Activision Blizzard to settle CA unequal pay case for $56M

Activision Blizzard has reportedly settled the California Civil Rights Department's case alleging a culture of sexual harassment for $50M.

Activision Blizzard to settle CA sexual harassment case for $50M

Activision Blizzard will pay roughly $50 million to settle a 2021 lawsuit by a California regulator that alleged the videogame maker discriminated against women employees, including denying them promotion opportunities and underpaying them.

Activision to pay $50 mln to settle workplace harassment lawsuit

California's Civil Rights Department sued Activision in 2021, alleging its leadership ignored numerous employee complaints of sexual harassment, discrimination and pay disparity.

Activision Blizzard to Pay Around $50 Million to Settle Lawsuit That Spurred Takeover

Cathie Wood and Ark Invest see AI software spending growing to $14 trillion annually by 2030. Microsoft is poised to capitalize on that trend as the enterprise software leader.

Cathie Wood Is Buying Up These 2 Game-Changing Generative AI Stocks

Accenture Plc

Automatic Data Processing

I've been stockpiling cash for real estate transactions and not actively buying stocks in the market. I aim to have a cash position for the next bear market and am not finding many attractive buying opportunities currently. Here's my list of high conviction long-term bullish picks that I'd like to buy during a market downturn.

News for Microsoft Stock (MSFT)