Revenue segments as reported by the company.

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Intelligent Cloud

More Personal Computing

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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.

Sales & Marketing

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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.

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

Adobe

Autodesk

Advanced Micro Devices

Buzzfeed

Salesforce

CrowdStrike

Alphabet

HubSpot

NVIDIA

Palantir Technologies

Snowflake

Tesla

With AI now central to tech investing, the challenge is distinguishing companies leveraging AI from those "faking it". The Rule of 40 serves as a key metric, in my view. I see AI applications falling into three main categories—Creative Work, Data Analytics & Cybersecurity, and Automation & Robotics—with a fourth "Picks & Shovels" category for hardware providers like Nvidia. Understanding these categories helps clarify AI's business impact. Furthermore, analyzing Rule of 40 scores shows that few companies are truly excelling in monetizing AI.

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In the latest trading session, Microsoft (MSFT) closed at $405.72, marking a +1% move from the previous day.

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Microsoft is a highly profitable, cash-generating giant with a strong history of innovation and rewarding shareholders, making it a top long-term holding. Key growth drivers include the Intelligent Cloud segment and AI adoption, with significant contributions from Azure and strategic partnerships like OpenAI. Microsoft's robust cash flow generation supports substantial dividends and stock repurchases, enhancing shareholder value over time.

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Amazon

Newsletters like just two of the Magnificent 7 stocks

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Recently, Zacks.com users have been paying close attention to Microsoft (MSFT). This makes it worthwhile to examine what the stock has in store.

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Investors should be pleased that its earnings per share have doubled in the past five years. The company plans to increase its spending, with almost all of it going to cloud and AI.

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Deere & Company

Dover

Federal Realty Investment Trust

Illinois Tool Works

Lockheed Martin

McDonald's

Altria

Nordson

Philip Morris

Starbucks

Texas Instruments

Vici Properties

Verizon

We anticipate six dividend increases in September 2024, based on the consistent history of these blue-chip stocks announcing annual increases in this month. Dividend growth is crucial for financial freedom, especially in 2024 with high inflation, making undervalued dividend stocks with increasing dividends essential. We focus on a company's history of consecutive annual dividend increases and its five-year average dividend growth rate for our stock purchase decisions.

Dividend Increases Expected In September 2024

After big gains in 2023, many of the "Magnificent Seven" stocks have cooled off in 2024. Alphabet, Amazon, Microsoft, and Tesla all lag the major indexes through the end of August.

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IBM's growth rates are stabilizing as it expands its hybrid cloud and AI services. Microsoft's cloud and AI businesses are still growing rapidly.

Better Cloud and AI Stock: IBM vs. Microsoft

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing

Artificial intelligence has made headlines since early last year, promising significant increases in productivity. Billionaire Philippe Laffont looks for tectonic shifts in the tech landscape to inform his investing decisions, and he believes AI is one such trend.

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Amgen

Boeing

Cisco Systems

Chevron

Disney

Dow Inc

Intel

Johnson & Johnson

Coca-Cola

Merck

"The Dow® [adds a stock] if the company has an excellent reputation, demonstrates sustained growth, and is of interest to a large number of investors

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Eli Lilly

MercadoLibre

Unless you have been living under the rock, you'd have heard of Nvidia's (NASDAQ: NVDA) success story.

Prediction: These 3 Stocks Will Outperform NVIDIA in 2025

OpenAI on Friday announced an art gallery collaboration, allowing artists access to its unreleased artificial intelligence tools for a New York showcase. Strada Gallery founder Paul Hill told CNBC he reached out to OpenAI to suggest the project, and talks began about six months ago.

OpenAI gives artists access to unreleased tools like Sora for New York gallery exhibit

Broadcom

Sales of Broadcom's AI-focused chips soared in the second quarter. Palantir's greater push into commercial AI services is paying off.

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Although members of the “Magnificent Seven” and their stocks have experienced notable insider trading activity in 2024 due to a stock market rally, Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) has been a notable exception, with only seven sales this year.

Microsoft stock records a rare insider sale

Bank of America

Fabrinet

Robinhood

The Nasdaq 100 closed slightly higher during Thursday's session. Investors, meanwhile, focused on some notable insider trades.

Microsoft, Bank of America And 2 Other Stocks Executives Are Selling

Investors today are worried about a potential recession in the United States economy, considering some slowing indicators such as inflation and employment. Today, more than ever, the two camps are divided and cannot agree on a direction.

3 Stocks to Watch as Firms Cut Costs Ahead of Potential Recession

Unlike past tech booms, this one is getting funded by tech companies like Microsoft, Amazon and Nvidia, rather than traditional venture firms. That's creating even greater challenges for the venture industry, which is already in the midst of a deep slump due to the IPO drought that's approaching three years.

AI craze is distorting VC market, as tech giants like Microsoft and Amazon pour in billions of dollars

Nvidia, Microsoft and patent risk management company RPX are facing a lawsuit accusing them of “rampant” patent infringement and antitrust law violations. The suit was filed Thursday (Sept.

Nvidia and Microsoft Face Lawsuit Alleging AI Chip-Related Patent Infringement

Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT ) Citi 2024 Global TMT Conference September 5, 2024 1:20 PM ET Company Participants Arun Ulag – Corporate Vice President-Azure Data Conference Call Participants Tyler Radke – Citi Tyler Radke All right. Good afternoon, everybody.

Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) Citi 2024 Global TMT Conference (Transcript)

Technology remains a compelling sector, and these two stocks are particular standouts. Microsoft generated over $245 billion in its latest quarter as Azure AI customers soared.

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