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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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Productivity and Business Processes 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.

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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 on Tuesday reported a 14% drop in profit for the July-September quarter compared to the same time last year, reflecting a weak market for personal computers affecting its Windows business.

Microsoft profits down 14% as Windows hit by weak PC sales

Microsoft has beaten economists' expectations, reporting first-quarter revenue of $50.12bn (£43.66bn).

Microsoft beats expectations with $50bn first-quarter revenue

Technical indicators for Microsoft show an early formation of a reversal stock price up trend. Fundamental estimates show substantial revenue and profitable growth. Microsoft's market cap is expected to explode 3x within a few years.

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Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) topped market expectations as it reported 11% growth in first quarter revenue to $50.1 billion versus estimates of $49.61 billion, together with a 6% rise in operating income to $21.5 billion. Net income fell 14% to $17.6 billion and diluted EPS declined 13% to $2.35 but this was still above Street forecasts of $2.30.

Microsoft tops expectations despite slow down in cloud growth

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Software giant Microsoft edged above Wall Street's targets for its fiscal first quarter, thanks to growth in its cloud computing businesses. The post Microsoft Edges Above Quarterly Targets On Cloud Growth appeared first on Investor's Business Daily.

Microsoft Edges Above Quarterly Targets On Cloud Growth

The technology giant faced a strong U.S. dollar and weakening demand for personal computers in its latest financial results.

Microsoft Q3 Earnings Show Slowest Growth in Five Years

Microsoft Corp. shares slipped in late trading Tuesday despite an earnings beat, as the company's cloud-computing revenue came in lower than expected and its core cloud product, Azure, grew at a slower rate than projections amid concerns about the economy.

Microsoft stock slips despite earnings beat, as cloud growth slows down and misses projections

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US earnings momentum is slowing, analysts noted, amid a big week for Wall Street with around 45% of the S&P 500 market capitalization reporting. The level of earnings growth in the third quarter has decelerated to the softest level of growth since the pandemic-affected end of 2020, UBS pointed out, with companies also trimming guidance for the fourth quarter.

Earnings growth to continue slowing warn analysts ahead of Microsoft, Alphabet and other big tech results

Microsoft Inc. is scheduled to report earnings after Tuesday's close. Here's a closer look.

Earnings Preview: What To Expect From Microsoft On Tuesday

On CNBC's "Options Action," Michael Khouw of Optimize Advisors said that trading on Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ: MSFT) on Monday implied a move of about 5.4% by the end of the week.

Options Traders Expecting Microsoft Rally, Ahead Of Tech Giants Reporting Earnings - Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT)

A warning about inventory corrections from AMD earlier this month does not bode well for Microsoft's sales tied to its Windows operating system.

Microsoft set to report earnings after the bell

Our forecast indicates that Microsoft's valuation is $337 per share, which is 39% above the current market price of around $242.

Microsoft Stock To Post Mixed Results In Q1?

The software giant's cloud business is expected to grow as Windows sales fall.

Microsoft Earnings Growth Seen Slowing as Computer Sales Slip

The export restriction imposed on Nvidia by U.S. authorities for exporting its A100 and H100 GPUs chips to China conversely creates certainty for Microsoft and the other U.S. hyperscalers. The reason is the deterioration of competitive positioning by Chinese tech giants unable to power their global AI clouds with advanced computing in the coming years.

Microsoft: Competitive Positioning Just Got Better Amid All The Uncertainty

The company's cloud operations raked in $20.9 billion in its latest quarter, marginally falling short of estimates. Still, it represented a sizable 10% sequential uptick and an even larger 20% Y/Y uptick.

Can Microsoft's Cloud Computing Continue to Deliver Growth?

Microsoft has launched Create, a comprehensive offering that targets digital creators. The two key products of the offering are Designer and Clipchamp. We discuss what they do.

Microsoft Enters Adobe's Space

Microsoft Corp is stocking up on Chinese video game content to emulate Sony Group Corp's success with "Genshin Impact", sources said, solidifying China's transition from a land only of players to a hub of blockbuster developers.

Microsoft powers up search for Chinese gaming hits in race against Sony

Microsoft shares have underperformed the general market by a fair margin in 2022, down nearly 27%, vs. the S&P 500's decline of roughly 21%.

Microsoft Q1 Preview: Can Shares Kick Back Into Gear?

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Confidential computing is a cutting-edge technology that protects the most sensitive information by focusing on data protection with hardware-based trusted execution environments. This emerging security model is in high demand today as more data-driven businesses migrate to the cloud, particularly in highly regulated industries such as banking, which deal with large volumes of extremely confidential data.

Confidential Computing Presents Unique Opportunities for Technology Investors

Microsoft Corp is set to post its slowest quarterly revenue growth in over five years on Tuesday, with some analysts casting doubts whether the company can maintain its annual outlook in the face of a PC market slowdown and a strong dollar.

Microsoft revenue forecast under threat from PC market slump, mighty dollar

Despite maintaining financial results, Microsoft has not been immune to the 2022 sell-off. Current valuation is attractive relative to the company's own history while returns on capital and equity are enviable.

Microsoft: Sustainable Value And Growth In A Bear Market

Higher rates, inflation, currency, trade tensions – headwinds, for sure, are plenty for the tech stocks at least for now. Still, Daniel Flax (Neuberger Berman) greenlights owning them even in this environment.

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