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

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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

General & Administrative

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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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Amazon

Chevron

Honeywell

Coca-Cola

McDonald's

Visa

I'd argue that investing in the Dow in April is a particularly smart move. Dow Jones stocks represent 30 of the most prominent U.S. firms.

The 7 Best Positioned Dow Stocks for April 2024

Caterpillar

Main Street Capital

Procter & Gamble

STAG Industrial

Dividend stocks can offer some solace during market turbulence. These stocks offer steady payouts during every economic cycle and are often more stable than unprofitable firms.

7 Dividend Stocks to Hold Onto During the Current Market Turbulence

Microsoft said on Tuesday that Coca-Cola had signed a $1.1 billion five-year deal to use its cloud computing and artificial intelligence services.

Coca-Cola signs $1.1 bln deal to use Microsoft cloud, AI services

Alphabet

NVIDIA

Super Micro Computer

2024 started with a bang, initially leaving behind the worries of inflation and a high-interest environment. The first quarter was excellent with Nasdaq hitting new highs and several stocks soaring beyond the 52-week highs.

7 Stocks With the Most Potential to Rocket on Q1 Earnings

Adobe

Arista Networks

The U.S. stock market indexes, such as the S&P 500 and the NASDAQ, reached all-time high levels this year due to growing hype around the technology sector. At the center of this hype, investors chose to chase stocks in the semiconductor space, with a minor in artificial intelligence, though not all stocks are created equal.

3 A.I. Stocks to Watch Out For Not Named NVIDIA

The S&P 500 took a beating last week, shedding more than 3% as investors rotated out of AI stocks. Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA ), perhaps the biggest AI trailblazer, saw the second biggest daily loss in the market for any U.S. company on Friday, losing more than $200 billion.

3 Stocks Built to Withstand the Coming AI Tumble

Microsoft Corp (NASDAQ:MSFT) has unveiled the latest in its range of smaller, less computationally intensive artificial intelligence models. ‘Phi-3 Mini' comprises a 3.8-billion-parameter language model trained on 3.3 trillion tokens.

Microsoft's Phi-3 AI model brings large-language down to size

Exxon Mobil

Companies with strong balance sheets and high cash flow have the wiggle room needed to take risks. The trend of consolidation in AI and the oil patch could continue due to the nature of big business.

Meet the Remarkable Similarities Between Top Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Oil Stocks That Could Be a Sign of What's to Come

Advanced Micro Devices

Palantir Technologies

The mood in the tech sector is markedly more positive this week and that optimism looks set to continue early Tuesday.

Meta, Microsoft, AMD, Palantir, and Other Tech Stocks in Focus Today

Microsoft on Tuesday announced a cost-effective, small language artificial intelligence model that can perform tasks such as content creation and create social media posts while using smaller amounts of data.

Microsoft introduces smaller AI model

Apple

Tesla

Friday's trade makes you wonder if the game is not over for the “Magnificent Seven”.

The 'Mag Seven' Components Take Big Hits As Boring May Becoming Beautiful

The company that has invested billions in generative A.I. pioneers like OpenAI says giant systems aren't necessarily what everyone needs.

Microsoft Makes a New Push Into Smaller A.I. Systems

Here, we discuss three companies from the Magnificent Seven - Meta Platforms, Microsoft and Alphabet - that are set to release earnings this week.

3 "Magnificent 7" Stock Earnings Coming Up: What to Expect

California Water Service Group

iShares MSCI USA ESG Optimized ETF

Procure Disaster Recovery ETF

KraneShares Global Carbon ETF

NEXTracker Inc

Invesco Water Resources ETF

Sterling Construction

Invesco Solar ETF

Rising global warming and its adverse impact on Earth makes it important for investors to be socially responsive while creating their investment portfolio. While these stocks and ETFs should gain, rising natural disasters should also boost businesses of disaster recovery stocks.

Protect Our Earth With 5 ETF & Stock Investing Strategies

MicroSectors FANG+ ETN

Roundhill Magnificent Seven ETF

Vanguard Mega Cap Growth ETF

iShares S&P 100 ETF

Invesco S&P 500 Top 50 ETF

Magnificent Seven stocks suffered the worst-ever weekly loss, erasing $950 billion last week. However, first-quarter earnings are expected to drive the whole group higher.

Should You Buy the Dip in Magnificent 7 ETFs Before Q1 Earnings?

Profit growth momentum of the so-called Big Six technology stocks could “collapse” over the next few quarters, UBS Global Research strategists said on Monday, downgrading its rating on the mega-cap companies.

Big Six tech companies' profit momentum could ‘collapse' in 2024, UBS says

Magnificent 7 stocks, namely, Tesla (TSLA), Meta Platforms (META), Alphabet (GOOGL), Microsoft (MSFT), Amazon.com (AMZN), Apple (AAPL) and NVIDIA (NVDA), are set to benefit from rapid AI proliferation.

What's in Store for Magnificent 7 Stocks in Q1 Earnings?

Cognizant Technology Solutions

Microsoft and Cognizant have partnered to expand the adoption of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) solutions by enterprises. The companies aim to make Microsoft's GenAI and Copilots available to millions of users, they said in a Monday (April 22) press release.

Microsoft and Cognizant Partner to Help Enterprises Adopt GenAI Solutions

Microsoft's (MSFT) third-quarter fiscal 2024 results are likely to benefit from the steady adoption of the Office 365 suite and Microsoft Copilot amid improving demand for PCs.

Assessing Your Microsoft (MSFT) Stake Ahead of Q3 Earnings

Waste Management

April 22nd marks Earth Day, where sustainability and saving our planet's environment is celebrated around the world. Now more than ever, investors can meaningfully contribute towards conserving our planet by financially supporting companies leading the ESG charge.

Today is Earth Day: Top ESG companies to invest in changing the world in 2024

Evaluate the expected performance of Microsoft (MSFT) for the quarter ended March 2024, looking beyond the conventional Wall Street top-and-bottom-line estimates and examining some of its key metrics for better insight.

Ahead of Microsoft (MSFT) Q3 Earnings: Get Ready With Wall Street Estimates for Key Metrics

SAN JOSE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Trellix, the cybersecurity company delivering the future of extended detection and response (XDR), today announced Trellix Email Security for Microsoft Office 365. Combining leading threat detection, threat intelligence, and security expertise, Trellix offers Microsoft Office 365 customers a superior, more cost-effective alternative to Microsoft Defender for Office. The evolving threat landscape and increased sophistication of threat actors demand alternative.

Trellix Enables Customers to Secure Microsoft Office 365

Invesco QQQ

SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust

Ahead of their Q1 2024 earnings, big tech stocks swung lower last week amid a broad market sell-off. In my view, soaring long-duration treasury yields and rightful concerns about liquidity drying up are driving this pullback. The technical setup for big tech stocks heading into Q1 looks bearish, and a failure to meet lofty investor expectations could lead to a deeper pullback in this frothy, overcrowded basket.

Big Tech's Big Breakdown, The Technical Setup Ahead Of Earnings

Oracle

Microsoft Corp (NASDAQ:MSFT) and Oracle Corp (NYSE:ORCL, ETR:ORC) are the most likely buyers of TikTok should its owner be forced to sell it, analysts believe. It comes as the US government closes in on forcing owner ByteDance to divest the social media app or face a Stateside ban.

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