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

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Year over year growth in Revenue and Operating Expenses.

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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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Apple

Amazon

Alphabet

NVIDIA

Tesla

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing

With Apple in the top spot, these are the biggest companies in the world by market capitalization.

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Nuance Communications

Microsoft Corp (NASDAQ: MSFT) won the unconditional antitrust European Commission approval for the proposed acquisition of transcription software company Nuance Communications Inc (NASDAQ: NUAN). The regulator concluded that the transaction would raise no competition concerns in the European Economic Area.

Microsoft Wins EU Approval For Nuance Takeover

AT&T

AT&T will sell its advertising marketplace platform Xandr to Microsoft, the company disclosed Tuesday morning in a release.

AT&T finally finds a buyer for Xandr advertising business in Microsoft

The European Union's competition regulator has given the all-clear to Microsoft's $19.7BN purchase of transcription tech firm Nuance, which was announced earlier this year. The EU said today it has concluded there are no competition concerns for the region if the acquisition goes ahead, clearing it without conditions.

EU clears Microsoft-Nuance without conditions

AT&T Inc. T, +2.25% said Tuesday it had agreed to sell its Xandr ad business to Microsoft Corp. MSFT, +1.65% for an undisclosed amount.

AT&T agrees to sell Xandr ad business to Microsoft

The EU on Tuesday cleared Microsoft's purchase of artificial intelligence and cloud computing company Nuance, one of the biggest transactions in the fast-growing telemedicine sector.

EU clears Microsoft buyout of telemedicine-oriented Nuance

Microsoft plans to beef up its digital advertising and retail media offerings with Xandr's technology.

Microsoft has acquired adtech firm Xandr from AT&T to grow its advertising business

The European Commission on Tuesday granted Microsoft unconditional antitrust approval for its $16 billion bid for artificial intelligence and speech technology company Nuance Communications.

Microsoft's $16 billion Nuance bid gets EU antitrust approval

AT&T Inc said on Tuesday it was selling its advertising unit, Xandr, to Microsoft, partly exiting a venture that had appeared to become expensive for the telecom company.

AT&T to sell Xandr ad unit to Microsoft

AT&T Inc (NYSE: T) agreed to sell its global programmatic advertising marketplace, Xandr Inc., to Microsoft Corp (NASDAQ: MSFT). The financial terms of the transaction remain undisclosed.

AT&T Agrees To Sell Advertising Marketplace Xandr To Microsoft

AT&T Tuesday said it's agreed to sell its global programmatic advertising marketplace, Xandr Microsoft.  It said the agreement builds on a decade-long relationship between Xandr, including its predecessor companies, and Microsoft in the sector. “As the digital landscape evolves in a post-cookie world, Microsoft and Xandr can shape the digital ad marketplace of the future....

AT&T Sells Xandr Digital Advertising Platform To Microsoft

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Coca-Cola

NextEra Energy

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The pandemic opened up massive new opportunities for Microsoft in the metaverse of work. The metaverse of work could be a $2 trillion market cap opportunity by 2025.

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Netflix

"As they get hit by the omicron weakness, you've got my blessing to buy all six," the "Mad Money" host said.

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AbbVie

Bausch Health Companies Inc

Eli Lilly

Morgan Stanley

Wells Fargo

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The resistance and support levels we posted in early September for Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) worked extremely well to catch the boundaries of an expected Elliott wave retracement. After MSFT price broke out of its earlier range, it moved impulsively upward toward some completion targets.

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With a huge new "Halo" game and a $300 Xbox that you can actually find in stores, Microsoft is outselling Sony's wildly popular PlayStation 5.

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AMC Entertainment

Advanced Micro Devices

Alibaba

Palantir Technologies

Verizon

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Oracle

Tencent Holdings Limited

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Cisco Systems

Chevron

Dow Inc

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Enphase Energy

Intrepid Potash

Johnson & Johnson

Quanex Building Products

Trillium Therapeutics

Walmart

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