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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Microsoft's proposed takeover of Activision Blizzard was blocked by the UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), citing concerns over the company's position in the cloud gaming market. Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella hinted at considering all options, including potentially pulling Activision Blizzard out of the UK to complete the merger, which would make the company's IP unavailable to UK gamers. Despite the ongoing Activision Blizzard debacle, Microsoft's gaming business continues to grow with the recent acquisition of Bethesda  bearing fruit soon with the release of "Starfield".

Microsoft's Upcoming Console-Seller Paves Way For Acceleration In Gaming

Alphabet

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American Tower

Dominion Energy

Mondelez

Realty Income Corp

PepsiCo

Visa

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Baidu

Artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer just a buzzword. The revolutionary technology underpins a boom in various industries, laying fertile ground for AI stocks.

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Activision Blizzard

The fate of what could be the priciest merger in tech industry history will soon be in the hands of a federal judge who must decide whether to stop Microsoft from closing its deal to buy video game company Activision Blizzard.

Microsoft makes final case for Activision Blizzard deal as federal judge decides whether to block it

Invesco QQQ

ASML Hld

Datadog

Fortinet

NVIDIA

Palo Alto Networks

Atlassian

Workday

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In the latest blow to Reddit after its API billing changes, the makers of Minecraft – one of the best-selling video games of all time – have quit the platform.

Minecraft developers quit Reddit after company's controversial changes

Two U.S. authors sued OpenAI in San Francisco federal court on Wednesday, claiming in a proposed class action that the company misused their works to "train" its popular generative artificial-intelligence system ChatGPT.

Lawsuit says OpenAI violated US authors' copyrights to train AI chatbot

Microsoft today announced a slew of new AI-powered shopping tools for its new Bing search engine and the Bing AI chatbot in the Edge sidebar. While a lot of the shopping features that Microsoft built into Edge over the years aren't exactly fan favorites, this new set of tools actually looks useful.

Microsoft brings new AI-powered shopping tools to Bing and Edge

OpenAI, the artificial intelligence (AI) company behind ChatGPT, has been hit with a lawsuit alleging it misused vast quantities of internet users' private data to train its AI tools.

OpenAI Faces Lawsuit Alleging Misuse of Internet Users' Data

The reported $10 billion investment in OpenAI is expected to pay off handsomely for Microsoft in time to come. Various metrics sourced from corporate surveys, consensus estimates, and management commentary indicate that MSFT is a leader in AI with a favorable outlook. I leave my Buy rating for Microsoft stock unchanged, as I see MSFT as a good proxy for the AI secular growth trend.

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Advanced Micro Devices

Rambus

Super Micro Computer

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Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT)'s chief financial officer has argued that the idea of blocking rivals from the Call of Duty series was never mentioned prior to a proposed takeover of the games' creator. In a written declaration, Amy Hood said she understood the “necessity” of continuing to allow rivals such as Sony's PlayStation to offer Call of Duty games amid the proposed merger between Microsoft and Activision Blizzard.

Call of Duty exclusivity never mentioned before deal to buy creator - Microsoft chief

Moody's

NEW YORK & REDMOND, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Moody's Corporation (NYSE:MCO) and Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) today announced a new strategic partnership to deliver next-generation data, analytics, research, collaboration and risk solutions for financial services and global knowledge workers. Built on a combination of Moody's robust data and analytical capabilities and the power and scale of Microsoft Azure OpenAI Service, the partnership creates innovative offerings that enhance insights into corpor.

Moody's and Microsoft Develop Enhanced Risk, Data, Analytics, Research and Collaboration Solutions Powered by Generative AI

Microsoft's Bing chatbot creation caused the initial stock hype. Guidance for the next quarter wasn't impressive.

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COPENHAGEN, Denmark--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #Canada--Keepit, the market leader in cloud data protection and management, today announced the launch of its new backup and recovery service for Microsoft Azure DevOps. Keepit is the world's only independent, vendor-neutral cloud dedicated to Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) data protection with a blockchain-verified solution, and the Azure DevOps service adds to the company's already industry-leading coverage for Microsoft's cloud services. “Azure DevOps has limited d.

Leading SaaS Data Protection Provider Keepit Launches Backup and Recovery for Microsoft Azure DevOps

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella told a judge Wednesday that his company's proposed $69 billion takeover of video game-maker Activision Blizzard will be good for the gaming industry, remarks that came as he defended the deal against an attempt by federal regulators to block it.

Microsoft CEO Nadella tells a judge his planned Activision takeover is good for gaming

SAN FRANCISCO — Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella told a judge Wednesday that his company's proposed $69 billion takeover of videogame-maker Activision Blizzard will be good for the gaming industry, remarks that came as he defended the deal against an attempt by federal regulators to block it.

Microsoft CEO claims Activision deal would be good for gaming industry

Scott Corley will decide whether Microsoft must hold off on consummating the deal to give the FTC more time to evaluate its antitrust merits, according to AP.

If $68.7 Billion Activision Blizzard Deal Dies, Microsoft's Stock Is Likely To Rise

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella said in court on Wednesday that he doesn't believe in making games exclusive to particular consoles.

Microsoft CEO Nadella says he has 'no love' for exclusive deals between game companies and consoles

In federal court, Satya Nadella and Bobby Kotick opposed an attempt by the F.T.C. to delay Microsoft's $70 billion acquisition of a video game giant.

Microsoft and Activision Chiefs Testify Merger Will Benefit Consumers

Adobe

Oracle

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Activision Blizzard CEO Bobby Kotick was in court Wednesday defending Microsoft's proposed $69 billion takeover of his video game company against an attempt by federal regulators to block the deal.

Activision Blizzard's CEO Bobby Kotick defends Microsoft's planned takeover of the video game-maker

MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--AVI Systems' wholly owned subsidiary, Magenium, named a 2023 Microsoft Partner of the Year finalist.

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