Revenue segments as reported by the company.

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Gross Profit, Operating Income, and Net Income as a percentage of Revenue

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Margins

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

Intelligent Cloud 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.

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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Alphabet

Microsoft chief executive Satya Nadella is expected to testify on Monday as a witness for the U.S. Justice Department, according to a filing on the docket of its once-in-a generation court fight against Alphabet's Google.

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella to testify on Monday in Google antitrust trial

ROCHESTER, Minn. and REDMOND, Wash., Sept. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Mayo Clinic, a world leader in healthcare known for its commitment to innovation, is among the first healthcare organizations to deploy Microsoft 365 Copilot. This new generative AI service combines the power of large language models (LLMs) with organizational data from Microsoft 365 to enable new levels of productivity in the enterprise.

Mayo Clinic to deploy and test Microsoft generative AI tools

Agilent Technologies

AbbVie

Accenture Plc

AGCO

Applied Materials

Amgen

Cboe Global Markets

Cencora Inc

Coterra Energy

Microchip Technology

Raymond James

RenaissanceRe Hlds

Steel Dynamics

TFI International

Unum

Visa

Vistra Energy

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NVIDIA

Microsoft and Nvidia have captured Wall Street's attention this year thanks to growing prospects in AI. Microsoft is an attractive investment with solid positions in multiple areas of tech.

Better Buy: Microsoft vs. Nvidia

Microsoft wants to break its reliance on OpenAI, per The Information. The decision is largely motivated by the cost of running advanced AI models, per the report.

Microsoft is trying to reduce its reliance on OpenAI by developing a cheaper, less powerful AI model, report says

Honeywell

In the dynamic investment realm, excitement for quantum computing stocks is steadily amplifying. As the sector gains momentum, investors are on the lookout for quantum computing stocks to buy.

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LONDON & NEW YORK & HONG KONG--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Options Technology, the leading provider of cloud-enabled managed services to the global financial sector, today announced its recognition as a Microsoft Solutions Partner for Modern Work. Microsoft's Solutions Partner designations differentiate partners with broad technical capabilities, a dedication to skilling and training, and a proven ability to successfully deliver solutions for customers in a specific Microsoft Cloud solution area. This ann.

Options Bolsters Digital Transformation Capabilities as Microsoft Solutions Partner

Apple

Apple was never serious about replacing Google with Microsoft's Bing as the default search engine in Macs and iPhones, but kept the possibility open as a "bargaining chip'' to extract bigger payments from Google, a Microsoft executive testified Wednesday in the biggest U.S. antitrust trial in a quarter century.

Apple leverages idea of switching to Bing to pry more money out of Google, Microsoft exec says

WASHINGTON — Apple was never serious about replacing Google with Microsoft's Bing as the default search engine in Macs and iPhones, but kept the possibility open as a “bargaining chip” to extract bigger payments from Google, a Microsoft executive testified Wednesday in the biggest U.S. antitrust trial in a quarter century.

Apple used Bing as ‘bargaining chip' to pry more money out of Google, Microsoft exec says

“It is no secret that Apple is making more money on Bing existing than Bing does,'' Mikhail Parakhin, Microsoft's chief of advertising and web services, said during testimony in the landmark antitrust trial.

Microsoft exec says Apple used Bing as ‘bargaining chip' to get more money from Google

Kevin Scott, Microsoft's chief technology officer, said supply of Nvidia's graphics processing units is improving now that generative AI hype has cooled a bit.

Microsoft technology chief says supply of Nvidia's AI chips is improving

Cloudflare

Cloudflare, a connectivity cloud company, and Microsoft are now collaborating to enable businesses to run artificial intelligence (AI) models in the most suitable locations for their needs. This partnership aims to seamlessly deploy AI models across devices, network edges and cloud environments, the companies said in a Wednesday (Sept.

Cloudflare and Microsoft Partner to Optimize AI Model Location

REDMOND, Wash., and ST. LOUIS, Sept. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Microsoft Corp. and Mercy are forging a long-term collaboration using generative AI and other digital technologies to give physicians, advance practice providers and nurses more time to care for patients and improve the patient experience. This work represents what's next in healthcare for applying advanced digital technologies to the delivery of care to consumers.

Microsoft and Mercy collaborate to empower clinicians to transform patient care with generative AI

Amazon

OpenAI, the developer of ChatGPT, is in talks over a share sale that would value it between $80 billion and $90 billion, The Wall Street Journal reported.

Microsoft May Win Big With OpenAI Valuation. Amazon's Rivian Record Shows the Risk.

The AI market is booming and expected to develop at a CAGR of 37% through 2030. Microsoft has access to some of the most powerful AI models.

Better Artificial Intelligence (AI) Stock: Microsoft vs. Alphabet

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ChatGPT-developer OpenAI's valuation has risen threefold to at least US$80 billion since the start of the year, according to reports of ongoing talks with investors. The San Francisco-based artificial intelligence (AI) startup, where Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) is a 49% shareholder, is looking to sell existing shares owned by employees, with the price giving the company a valuation of between US$80 billion and US$90 billion, according to a Wall Street Journal report.

ChatGPT-developer OpenAI sees valuation triple since start of year

Adobe

Advanced Micro Devices

Broadcom

Intel

Palantir Technologies

You only need to look at the one-month decline in AI chip powerhouse Nvidia Corp. NASDAQ: NVDA to understand that something has changed. Is Nvidia's pullback a sign that the AI rally that fueled big tech sector gains is taking a breather as interest rates rise?

Big Tech Titans Feel the Chill as AI Stocks Slide

Walmart

Walmart recently raised its revenue growth outlook. This month, Microsoft announced it was hiking its dividend by 10% for a second straight year.

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ChatGPT developer OpenAI's valuation has risen threefold to at least US$80 billion since the start of the year, according to reports of ongoing talks with investors. The San Francisco-based artificial intelligence startup, where Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) is a 49% shareholder, is looking to sell existing shares owned by employees, with the price giving the company a valuation of between US$80 billion and US$90 billion, according to a Wall Street Journal report.

ChatGPT developer OpenAI sees valuation triple since start of year

Tesla

The S&P 500 – the stock market index that tracks the performance of the largest US-listed 500 companies – is up around 12.5% in 2023, marking a significant rebound from the 2022 lows. Although this performance is impressive, a recent analysis by stock market strategists pointed to certain risks associated with the rally.

Most of S&P 500's Gains Driven by 7 Firms, Others Up Less than 5% YTD

With bumpy markets, investors may want to consider safer stocks, especially those that can withstand any market conditions. That includes the following Magnificent 7 stocks, which investors may want to consider buying today.

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ServiceNow

In the bustling realm of technology, cloud computing shines brilliantly. So, Astute investors are actively scouting cloud computing stocks to buy, fueled by some enticing forecasts.

Don't Miss the Boom: 3 Cloud Computing Stocks Set to Explode Higher

Microsoft is reportedly working on developing artificial intelligence (AI) at a lower cost while maintaining the same quality as the models of OpenAI, a company with which it has partnered and in which it has invested. The company aims to reduce costs associated with integrating OpenAI's technology by creating their own AI software, Seeking Alpha reported Tuesday (Sept.

Report: Microsoft Working to Build Cheaper AI Software

Growth stocks aren't going anywhere. While markets might be trending lower, the major growth stocks that have outperformed in recent years continue to move fast.

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