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Productivity & Business Processes

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More Personal Computing

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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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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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Activision Blizzard

Alphabet

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Google, Nvidia raise concerns to FTC over Microsoft-Activision deal: report

As a new chatbot wows the world with its conversational talents, a resurgent tech giant is poised to reap the benefits while doubling down on a relationship with the start-up OpenAI.

Microsoft Bets Big on the Creator of ChatGPT in Race to Dominate A.I.

Microsoft (MSFT) announces its plans to launch a new Microsoft 365 Basic tier later this month which is going to cost $1.99 per month (or $19.99 per year).

Microsoft (MSFT) 365 is Adding a New $1.99/Month Basic Tier

Azure, Advertising and AI present huge opportunities for Microsoft. While Azure is a widely known and understood business, the company's advertising business is running under the radar.

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This Hasn't Happened to Microsoft's Stock Since 2012

Swiss company Climeworks says it's making good on future removals Microsoft, Shopify and Stripe have paid for.

Swiss company that counts Microsoft as a customer says it's removed CO2 from the air and put it in the ground

Microsoft (US:MSFT) is exploring a significant investment in OpenAI, the wildly popular ChatGPT app creator.

Microsoft's $10 Billion Investment in OpenAI: How it Could Impact the AI Industry and Stock Value

Adobe

Microsoft had its hands full with Activision Blizzard but was also seeing how Figma's software was taking off internally.

Microsoft looked at buying Figma but declined to put in an offer as Adobe deal was nearing

In addition to unlimited time off, salaried US employees get 10 corporate holidays, sick and mental health days, and can take leaves of absence.

Microsoft is reportedly giving its US employees unlimited time off

Time-off will still require manager approval. Employees with unused vacation time prior to Jan. 15 will receive a payout in April.

Microsoft will stop tracking vacation time for US salaried employees, internal memo shows

Compared to many other big tech companies, Microsoft Corporation could report great quarterly results with revenue still increasing 10%. Microsoft is not completely recession-proof, but its subscription model and the efforts to widen the company's moat will probably lead to stable performance.

Microsoft: Buying Opportunity In The Making

Accenture Plc

Bank of America

Hewlett Packard

Truist Financial

Verizon

As more corporations strive to prioritize environmental, social and governance factors over their balance sheets, hedge fund icon Paul Tudor Jones (Trades, Portfolio) told CNBC's “Squawk Box” on Tuesday it is clear if “you do what the vast majority of Americans want, your company is going to be rewarded in its stock performance.”

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Microsoft could integrate the ChatGPT technology into its Bing search engine, Microsoft Office products, and Azure cloud platform, Wedbush said.

ChatGPT could be a 'game changer' for Microsoft that turns it into a core AI stock as it mulls a $10 billion investment into OpenAI, Wedbush says

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The tech giant is rolling out its own AI-powered version of Bing.

Microsoft Has a Plan to Crush Google

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Advanced Micro Devices

Amazon

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Microsoft is said to be prepping a $10 billion investment in OpenAI, the creator of ChatGPT. It's a big vote of confidence in the future of AI.

Microsoft's reported $10 billion OpenAI bet is a gamble on the future of AI

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In an apparent bid to gain some headway in the web search market dominated by Google, Microsoft has been in talks to invest $10 billion into the owner of ChatGPT, a chatbot launched by OpenAI in November.

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