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Microsoft Earnings Highlights
Microsoft reported fiscal first-quarter earnings for the period ended September 30, with revenue of $77.7 billion, surpassing estimates of $75.4 billion. Earnings per share were $4.13, beating consensus estimates of $3.67. However, the company forecasted revenue of about $80 billion for the current quarter, falling short of analyst expectations of $80.2 billion. Last fiscal year, Microsoft generated $282 billion in revenue, resulting in a net income of $102 billion.
Market Position and Future Outlook
Microsoft commands 66% of the global computer operating system market and approximately 20% of the cloud computing space. Despite solid year-over-year growth—17% in revenue and 12% in net income—investors are wary due to uncertainties surrounding the company’s increasing investments in AI, including a recent $3.1 billion equity stake in OpenAI. Analysts’ consensus price target for Microsoft is $634.66, which is 26% above its current stock price.
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