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

Operating Income by Segment

Year over year growth in Revenue and Operating Expenses.

Revenue Y/Y

OpEx Y/Y

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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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Intangibles

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Current liabilities

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Non-current liabilities

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Stockholders equity

Minority interest

Total liabilities & equity

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Net debt

Book value per share

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Cash from other sources

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Delta Air Lines

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The expansion of data centers poses a challenge to tech companies that have set ambitious timelines to eliminate their carbon footprints.

Microsoft's carbon emissions have risen 30% since 2020 due to data center expansion

In 2020, Microsoft made an ambitious commitment to make its operations carbon negative within a decade, removing more carbon from the environment than it emits each year.

Microsoft's carbon footprint keeps growing as AI drives data center expansions

Ilya Sutskever helped orchestrate dramatic firing and rehiring of ChatGPT maker's CEO last year

OpenAI co-founder who had key role in attempted firing of Sam Altman departs

In November, Sutskever joined forces with other board members including Adam D'Angelo, Helen Toner and Tasha McCauley to remove Altman.

OpenAI chief scientist Ilya Sutskever who helped lead coup against CEO Sam Altman quits

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Google-parent Alphabet was in the spotlight after its developer conference on Tuesday, where it promised a raft of new artificial-intelligence features across its services.

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The analyst's latest research note came after meeting with executives at a crucial business unit. That division is somewhat unheralded, particularly by investors.

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TORONTO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Vena, the Complete Planning platform loved by finance and trusted by business, today introduced Vena for Microsoft PowerPoint, a native integration with Microsoft 365 purpose-built to help strategic finance and operations teams revolutionize the way they bring their numbers to life, align teams and inspire action with compelling financial presentations. According to Gartner, improving finance metrics, insights and storytelling ranks as a top priority for chief financia.

Vena Introduces Vena for Microsoft PowerPoint, Purpose-Built to Help Strategic Finance and Operations Professionals Revolutionize Turning Data Into Impactful Stories

Ilya Sutskever, co-founder and chief scientist of OpenAI, is departing from the company which has been a key player in the AI industry surge, particularly known for its groundbreaking ChatGPT chatbot. CEO Sam Altman acknowledged Sutskever's crucial role in the company's success.

OpenAI co-founder Ilya Sutskever quits ChatGPT developer

Temenos AG

This benchmark shows the advances in Temenos' leaner and more sustainable architecture to handle the variable demands of digital transactions while supporting banks to meet their sustainability goals This benchmark shows the advances in Temenos' leaner and more sustainable architecture to handle the variable demands of digital transactions while supporting banks to meet their sustainability goals

Temenos sets sustainability benchmark for cloud-native core banking with Microsoft

OpenAI co-founder and chief scientist Ilya Sutskever is leaving the company, months after losing his board seat following an attempt to oust CEO Sam Altman.

OpenAI co-founder Ilya Sutskever is leaving the company

OpenAI cofounder Ilya Sutskever is leaving the company, he said on X on Tuesday. The chief scientist played a key role in the November ouster of CEO Sam Altman, reports said.

OpenAI cofounder Ilya Sutskever is leaving the company 6 months after the failed Sam Altman ouster

OpenAI co-founder Ilya Sutskever has made the decision to leave the firm, he said in a post on X on Tuesday.

OpenAI co-founder Ilya Sutskever departs

Ilya Sutskever, who co-founded OpenAI with Sam Altman and others in 2015, said he will work on a project that's “personally meaningful.”

OpenAI co-founder Ilya Sutskever says he will leave the startup

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Microsoft delivered a strong quarter, fueled by momentum in its cloud business and solid performance in other segments. The company's cash pile of $80 billion provides financial flexibility for large acquisitions. Microsoft's aggressive investments in data centers and AI infrastructure indicate strong conviction in the growth potential of these areas.

Microsoft: At The Forefront Of The AI Revolution

The tech giants are continuing to dedicate tens of billions each towards AI infrastructure, and overall were broadly optimistic over the opportunities that generative AI brings to growth. Big Tech will likely commit upwards of $200 billion, maybe even $210 billion, combined in capex this year, predominantly for AI infrastructure. Increased spending by Big Tech ultimately is flowing to multiple core components for infrastructure expansion and increased GPU capacity.

Big Tech Q1 Earnings: AI Capex Increases As AI-Related Gains Continue

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Cloud computing and AI will continue to drive Microsoft's performance in the coming years. Diverse businesses, vast cash, and evolving management should help Berkshire Hathaway.

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AUSTIN, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--AlertMedia, the world's leading provider of threat intelligence, emergency communication, and travel risk management solutions, today announced a new integration with Microsoft Teams, adding to its extensive catalog of reliable communication channels. The integration, available immediately worldwide, further enhances organizations' ability to communicate with employees during emergencies and critical events, no matter where they are in the world. “We are pleased.

AlertMedia Adds Microsoft Teams Notifications to Help Companies Reach Employees More Effectively in Emergencies

Snowflake

The stock market rebounded last week, igniting hopes of a sustained rally. However, in contrast to the previous AI-powered rally, the spotlight is now on recession-proof stocks.

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Alibaba

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SAN JOSE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #Cybersecurity--Forescout Technologies, Inc., a global cybersecurity leader, today announced a strategic partnership to help customers protect every enterprise asset, both managed and unmanaged. This collaboration addresses a growing need for comprehensive security across all connected devices with a focus on securing IoT, medical, and OT environments. With the exponential growth of connected devices in IT and OT landscapes, companies are challenged with managing and securing.

Forescout Forms Strategic Partnership with Microsoft to Secure Managed and Unmanaged Devices

CrowdStrike

The cybersecurity industry offers a long-term opportunity for investors. It's projected to maintain a 12.3% annualized growth rate from now until 2030.

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QUALCOMM

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