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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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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Authors sue Meta, Microsoft, Bloomberg in latest AI copyright clash

Microsoft today announced the launch of Radius, a new open-source, language-agnostic application platform for building and running cloud-native applications.

Microsoft launches Radius, an open-source application platform for the cloud-native era

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Amazon

Alphabet

NVIDIA

Tesla

Something unusual is happening in the U.S. stock market, and it's making one prominent Wall Street economist nervous.

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Duke Energy

Devon Energy

Diamondback Energy

Pfizer

Pioneer Natural Resources

Wells Fargo

In an ever-changing global economy, the stock market remains full of opportunities. The past year has been a roller coaster for many sectors.

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Activision Blizzard

Microsoft made major concessions to win final approval of the acquisition. Ubisoft will buy Activision's cloud gaming rights for future content over the next 15 years.

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Microsoft's financial health and growth prospects are the focal points of this analysis, revealing a promising investment case. Under the default scenario, with a 10.48% expected revenue growth rate, Microsoft offers an 8.3% potential stock price increase and a 14.2% annual return. Incorporating Activision-Blizzard's growth potential results in a 29.8% upside and a potential annual return of 21.3%.

Microsoft's Annual Returns Remain Strong Even With A 16.3% Cloud Growth

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Invesco QQQ

Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight ETF

The Nasdaq 100 Faces A Major Breakdown

Shares of Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT ) have lagged the performance of other mega-cap technology concerns year to date. However, with several catalysts forming there is reason to be bullish on the company's stock.

What's Next for MSFT Investors Now That the Microsoft-Activision Deal Is Done?

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Spotify

Trade Desk

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Archer-Daniels-Midland Company

Aflac

Allegion

Amgen

Broadcom

Becton, Dickinson and Co.

Dover

Con Ed

Embecta Corp

Emerson Electric

Gilead Sciences

W.W. Grainger

Johnson & Johnson

Kraft Heinz

Kontoor Brands Inc

LyondellBasell Industries

McDonald's

PepsiCo

Southern Company

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With the start of the final quarter of 2023, it's time to take a look back at my previous month of dividend income. Getting close to that $2,000 milestone in a month sure looks amazing. I know, those end of quarter months are always the big payers but it's still nice to see.

Dividend Income Update September 2023

Microsoft secured a swath of video game titles for Xbox when it acquired Activision Blizzard last week for $69 billion.

Xbox Game Pass Won't Feature ‘Call Of Duty, ‘Warcraft' And Other Activision Blizzard Games Until 2024

Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) has found a $1 billion customer for its 365 cloud productivity tools in Amazon.com Inc (NASDAQ:AMZN), according to reporting from Insider citing an internal document.  Amazon has committed to the $1 billion deal over five years and secured more than 1 million Microsoft 365 license seats, per the report.

Amazon expected to become a customer of Microsoft 365 cloud tools in $1 billion deal: report

Satya Nadella, CEO of Microsoft, weighed in on AI's capacity for empathy and manipulation during an interview on Tuesday. Major AI players have come out recently to highlight the dangers of tech that's constantly learning.

Microsoft's CEO on one of the biggest philosophical questions about AI and whether it's manipulating us

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Lennar

Northrop Grumman

Palantir Technologies

Schlumberger

Walmart

Congress averted disaster by passing a short-term spending bill a couple of weeks ago, which averted a government shutdown. With the crisis averted and the choppiness in the financial markets, investors can now breathe a sigh of relief and hope for a more prosperous road ahead.

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With Microsoft in a trading range with support around 310, this put ratio spread has a wide profit zone.

How To Set Up A Put Ratio Spread On MSFT Stock

Dow Jones tech titan Microsoft shows a new buy point, while Nvidia stock broke below a key level on an expanded AI chip ban.

Dow Jones Tech Titan Microsoft Eyes New Buy Point; Nvidia Stock Breaks Key Level On AI Chip Ban

After eating up seemingly anything to do with artificial intelligence earlier this year, Wall Street has cooled its fervor, as investors have come to realize that it will take time for most companies to see material financial benefits from the technology.

Microsoft's ‘undeniable' opportunity in AI makes the stock a buy, says this bull

Satya Nadella has orchestrated a slew of acquisitions at Microsoft since becoming CEO in 2014. He laid out his criteria for possible acquisitions at Axel Springer's annual award ceremony Tuesday.

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella says he weighs 2 factors when considering making an acquisition

The recommendations of Wall Street analysts are often relied on by investors when deciding whether to buy, sell, or hold a stock. Media reports about these brokerage-firm-employed (or sell-side) analysts changing their ratings often affect a stock's price.

Should You Invest in Microsoft (MSFT) Based on Bullish Wall Street Views?

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In the swiftly evolving financial landscape, AI stocks to outperform the market have caught the attention of savvy investors. With the monumental rise of AI in stock trading, markets are undergoing a profound transformation.

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