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.

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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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Free cash flow

Apple

Amgen

Boeing

Salesforce

Cisco Systems

Chevron

Disney

Dow Inc

Intel

JPMorgan Chase & Co

Visa

Verizon

Walgreens

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Microsoft Corp is in the works to launch a version of its search engine Bing, using the artificial intelligence behind OpenAI-launched chatbot ChatGPT, The Information reported on Tuesday, citing two people with direct knowledge of the plans.

Microsoft aims for AI-powered version of Bing - The Information

Quality-assurance workers at Microsoft subsidiary ZeniMax Media voted on Tuesday to form a union with the Communications Workers of America.

Microsoft's first-ever U.S. labor union forms through gaming subsidiary ZeniMax

A group of videogame testers has formed Microsoft's first labor union in the U.S., which will also be the largest in the videogame industry.

Videogame workers form Microsoft's first U.S. labor union

Activision Blizzard

There are no "substantive" settlement discussions under way between the Biden administration and Microsoft Corp to resolve a legal dispute over the Xbox maker's $69 billion bid for games maker Activision Blizzard Inc , a Federal Trade Commission attorney said on Tuesday.

No 'substantive' settlement talks between U.S. FTC, Microsoft over Activision -lawyer

ZeniMax Workers United/CWA has become the first studio at tech behemoth Microsoft 'to secure union representation,' the Communications Workers of America (CWA) announced.

Video game workers establish Microsoft's first union

Testers at multiple U.S. ZeniMax video game studios voted in favor of joining a union. Microsoft's support lines up with a previous commitment.

Microsoft recognizes its first union as ZeniMax software testers organize

The outcome, involving about 300 employees, is one of organized labor's biggest victories at a major U.S. tech company.

Video Game Workers Get a Union Foothold at Microsoft

At ZeniMax, a Microsoft-owned gaming studio, 300 quality assurance (QA) testers have voted to unionize. This marks Microsoft's first official union in the U.S., as well as the biggest gaming union in the country.

Microsoft now has its first official union in the U.S.

A group of video game testers is forming Microsoft's first labor union in the U.S., which will also be the largest in the video game industry.

Video game workers form Microsoft's first US labor union

A group of about 300 videogame testers at Microsoft Corp subsidiary Zenimax Studios have voted to unionize, the Communication Workers of America union (CWA) said on Tuesday, marking a first for the tech giant in the United States.

Microsoft videogame testers form company's first U.S. union

Apple's share price is down by more than 27% and Microsoft's price is down by more than 29% over the last year. Apple has a significant Free Cash Flow advantage but Microsoft's margins are much higher.

Apple Vs. Microsoft Stock: Which Is The Better Buy?

Using multiple levers to drive revenue, Microsoft is demonstrating its ability to drive growth in revenue through pricing actions. The partnership with a leading financial services firm shows continued strength in cloud in the current macro backdrop.

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With the acquisition of Activision Blizzard in the works, Microsoft is facing investigations by trade commissions the world over. If the deal goes through, could it help the forgotten tech giant gain new relevance?

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Amazon

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U.S. tech giant Microsoft has commissioned Spain-based infrastructure company Ferrovial to build a data centre near the Spanish capital, the Cinco Dias newspaper reported on Tuesday.

Ferrovial to build data centre for Microsoft in Madrid - Cinco Dias

Alphabet

Broadcom

Alibaba

NVIDIA

Tencent Holdings Limited

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing

The 10 top tech stocks lost a combined $4.6 trillion in market cap in 2022.  Amazon led the way by losing about $856 billion in market cap — nearly half its market valuation — over the last 12 months, Seeking Alpha reported Saturday (Dec. 31).

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Airbnb

Adobe

Chegg

DocuSign

Domino's Pizza

eBay

Etsy

Home Depot

Mastercard

MercadoLibre

Netflix

NIKE

Palo Alto Networks

PayPal

Starbucks

Target

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History suggests Microsoft stock is likely to rebound in 2023. Dividend coverage is so strong that Microsoft can afford doubling it and still not be at the risk of a dividend cut.

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Arista Networks

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Pinterest

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