Revenue segments as reported by the company.

Productivity & Business Processes

Intelligent Cloud

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.

Outstanding Shares

Market Cap

Also known as Price/Sales Ratio. Calculated using Average market cap for the quarter / Annualized quarterly revenue.

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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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ServiceNow

Microsoft and ServiceNow are competitively advantaged businesses that regularly report strong financial results. Microsoft has a strong presence in enterprise software and cloud computing services.

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CrowdStrike

NVIDIA

Microsoft's cloud services business stands to benefit as AI truly takes off. The network effect of Crowdstrike's AI-powered cybersecurity modules shouldn't be underestimated.

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Alphabet

Discovering technological innovations and finding industry leaders can help investors outperform the stock market. This strategy worked well for investors who focused on companies with exposure to artificial intelligence.

3 Cloud Computing Titans That Will Lead the Digital Era

General Electric

Novartis

With the S&P500 practically at all-time highs, it's no understatement to say that the stock market is booming. From AI to consumer goods, many industries are reporting favorable earnings growth at the moment, thus driving the market higher and higher up.

3 Stocks Primed for Exponential Returns by 2034

Sibanye Stillwater

UnitedHealth Group

Timing the market is difficult due to the competitive nature of the financial markets. Therefore, taking a step back and investing in passive gains is the way to go for many.

3 Timeless Stocks to Purchase for a Lifetime of Returns

Microsoft Corp. continues to pull away from Apple Inc. in terms of market capitalization — so much so that the gap between them is the widest it's been in over two decades.

Microsoft hasn't been worth this much more than Apple since 2003

Amazon

Super Micro Computer

We have narrowed our search to five Nasdaq Composite-listed technology behemoths namely NVDA, AMZN, META, MSFT, SMCI.

5 Tech Giants to Buy for Long-Term Gains as Nasdaq Thrives

Tesla

That was billionaire and Tesla TSLA, -1.00% CEO Elon Musk in a lawsuit filed in San Francisco on Thursday against OpenAI and its top executives, accusing them of abandoning the original purpose of developing artificial general intelligence, or AGI, to instead enrich themselves and investor Microsoft MSFT, -0.05%.

Elon Musk sues OpenAI and Sam Altman for putting profits over humanity

Elon Musk files a lawsuit against artificial-intelligence start-up OpenAI and its CEO Sam Altman, alleging it has violated its founding agreement by forming a commercial partnership with Microsoft.

Elon Musk Sues Sam Altman's OpenAI Over Microsoft Ties

Advanced Micro Devices

The AI market is expanding at more than triple the rate of the crypto market. Nvidia and AMD are two attractive ways to invest in AI, with both companies leading the hardware side of the industry.

3 Artificial Intelligence (AI) Stocks With More Potential Than Any Cryptocurrency

Apple

ACM Research

Often characterized by market capitalizations ranging from $250 million to $2.5 billion, small-cap stocks represent the potential future giants of the corporate world. These companies, while smaller in size, carry immense growth prospects akin to the trajectory once charted by tech behemoths like Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT), Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL), and Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN).

Revealed: The small-cap stock poised for unprecedented growth

SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust

Form 13Fs provide an all-encompassing snapshot for investors of what Wall Street's brightest minds have been buying, selling, and holding. Ken Griffin's Citadel Advisors has generated $74 billion in profit for investors since its inception in 1990, which is tops among hedge funds.

Citadel's Ken Griffin Oversees $500 Billion in Managed Assets: These Are His Top 5 Holdings

ASML Hld

AstraZeneca

GlaxoSmithKline

L'Oreal SA

LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton

Netflix

Nestle SA

Novo Nordisk

Roche Holding AG

SAP SE

Sanofi

Wall Street loves a good story, as evidenced by the recent focus on a group of stocks called the “GRANOLAS.” These are a group of 11 European stocks that have led Europe's stock markets higher.

‘GRANOLAS' vs. the Magnificent Seven: Which should you dig into now?

Over the past few months, we've seen intense focus on the so-called “Magnificent 7” stocks. Indeed, this select group of high-flyers has been in focus for good reason.

3 Magnificent 7 Stocks to Buy and Never Let Go

IonQ

Investing in quantum computing stocks is a journey into the qubit-driven revolution, promising unprecedented speed and efficiency in computing. This promising yet speculative investing realm encompasses a technology that could potentially impact multiple tech verticals.

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Nintendo

Take-Two Interactive Software

Back when digital entertainment originated, parents of that generation – essentially baby boomers – must have balked at the idea of video game stocks. To them, it must have sounded like making money for merely brushing one's teeth.

3 Video Game Stocks Offering a Growth Opportunity

Costco

Johnson & Johnson

Coca-Cola

Target

While the equities sector roars higher, it's never a bad idea to consider stocks to buy for a down market. No, I'm not prognosticating an imminent calamity.

Don't Panic! 7 Smart Stocks to Buy if the Markets Take a Tumble.

Billionaire Ray Dalio, founder of hedge fund Bridgewater Associates, said the Magnificent Seven stocks are a "bit frothy but not in a full-on bubble," with Alphabet and Meta Platforms still "somewhat cheap" and Tesla "somewhat expensive."

Bridgewater founder Dalio calls Magnificent Seven a 'bit frothy'

Toys for Bob is splitting from Activision and going independent following the Microsoft acquisition, with plans to work on its first game.

Toys for Bob plans to go independent following Microsoft acquisition

Microsoft (MSFT) reported earnings 30 days ago. What's next for the stock?

Microsoft (MSFT) Up 2.6% Since Last Earnings Report: Can It Continue?

Microsoft on Thursday previewed an artificial intelligence tool for customers' finance departments, part of a strategy tailoring new software to industries, professionals and ultimately individuals.

Microsoft tailors AI for finance teams in specialized 'Copilot' strategy

After going after sales and customer service, now Microsoft is focusing on finance, a corporate function where getting the numbers right is critical.

Microsoft introduces Copilot AI chatbot for finance workers in Excel and Outlook

Year-to-date, Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT ) stock has risen almost 10% and over 50% in 2023. I argue that MSFT stock is one of the safest long-term investments due to its reliance on enterprises and exposure to accelerated growth through AI.

The Best of the Magnificent 7 Stocks? That Would Be Microsoft.

BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--1910 Genetics (or “1910”), the only biotechnology company advancing small and large molecule drug discovery with a multimodal AI platform powered by laboratory automation, today announced a new five-year commercial agreement and go-to-market collaboration with Microsoft to harness advanced artificial intelligence (AI) and next-generation, high-performance computing (HPC) to reverse 70 years of declining pharmaceutical R&D productivity. 1910 will combine its massive.

Microsoft and 1910 Genetics Partner to Build the Infrastructure Layer for Drug Discovery and Development Using AI and High-Performance Computing

Robotics startup Figure said on Thursday it had raised $675 million in an early-stage funding from investors including Nvidia , Microsoft and Amazon.com founder Jeff Bezos at a valuation of $2.6 billion.

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