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<ul><li>Microsoft, a technology giant with a market-leading position across various sectors, finds itself at a crossroads.</li><li>The company has demonstrated remarkable growth, with annual revenue surpassing $245 billion, driven largely by its cloud services and AI-driven innovations.</li><li>However, recent events have cast a shadow over its future prospects.</li></ul>

Microsoft, a technology giant with a market-leading position across various sectors, finds itself at a crossroads.The company has demonstrated remarkable growth, with annual revenue surpassing $245 billion, driven largely by its cloud services and AI-driven innovations.However, recent events have cast a shadow over its future prospects.

Microsoft in Troubled Waters: Navigating the Post-Outage Storm!

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<li>Q2 revenue of $64.73 billion and EPS of $2.95 surpassed expectations of $64.39 billion and $2.93, respectively. Intelligent Cloud revenue reached $28.52 billion but below analysts' $28.68 billion expectation. </li>
<li>Activision acquisition boosted revenue by 3 points but cut EPS by $0.06 due to lower operating income.</li>
<li>While Microsoft's core cloud business slowed, it increased capex significantly. Uncertain GenAI monetization might shift wealth from Microsoft shareholders to Nvidia shareholders.</li>
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Q2 revenue of $64.73 billion and EPS of $2.95 surpassed expectations of $64.39 billion and $2.93, respectively. Intelligent Cloud revenue reached $28.52 billion but below analysts' $28.68 billion expectation. 
Activision acquisition boosted revenue by 3 points but cut EPS by $0.06 due to lower operating income.
While Microsoft's core cloud business slowed, it increased capex significantly. Uncertain GenAI monetization might shift wealth from Microsoft shareholders to Nvidia shareholders.


Microsoft’s Strong Q2: Solid Revenue and Earnings Growth Despite Cloud Concerns

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<ul><li>Microsoft reported (31 Jul HKT) inline 4QFY24 (June year-end) results: revenue was US$64.7bn, up 15% YoY (3QFY24: +17% YoY; 4QFY23: +8% YoY), in line with Bloomberg consensus, thanks to better-than-expected revenue generation from more personal computing (MPC) segment, which offsets the slightly lowerthan-expected intelligent cloud (IC) revenue due to slightly slower-thanexpected growth in a few European regions on non-AI consumption; quarterly net income was up 9.7% YoY to US$22.0bn, also in line with consensus estimates.</li><li>For the full year, total revenue reached US$245.1bn, up 16% YoY, and net income was RMB88.1bn, up 22% YoY.</li><li>Management highlighted that AI-related cloud services demand remained higher than Microsoft’s capacity, and it expects an increase in capex for FY25 compared to that in FY24. </li></ul>Content is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.

Microsoft reported (31 Jul HKT) inline 4QFY24 (June year-end) results: revenue was US$64.7bn, up 15% YoY (3QFY24: +17% YoY; 4QFY23: +8% YoY), in line with Bloomberg consensus, thanks to better-than-expected revenue generation from more personal computing (MPC) segment, which offsets the slightly lowerthan-expected intelligent cloud (IC) revenue due to slightly slower-thanexpected growth in a few European regions on non-AI consumption; quarterly net income was up 9.7% YoY to US$22.0bn, also in line with consensus estimates.For the full year, total revenue reached US$245.1bn, up 16% YoY, and net income was RMB88.1bn, up 22% YoY.Management highlighted that AI-related cloud services demand remained higher than Microsoft’s capacity, and it expects an increase in capex for FY25 compared to that in FY24. Content is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.

Microsoft (MSFT US) - Results Inline; AI Demand Remains Strong and Unmet

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<li>Azure Revenue Growth: Microsoft’s Azure revenue soared 21% YoY to $26.7B in Q3 2024, driven by advanced AI capabilities and increased enterprise adoption.</li>
<li>AI &amp; Personal Computing: AI-driven Copilot+ PCs and hybrid AI solutions are reshaping the market, with AI-capable PC shipments projected to rise from 19% in 2024 to 60% by 2027.</li>
<li>Gaming + Activision: The $68.7B Activision acquisition boosted gaming revenue by 51% YoY, with Game Pass subscribers exceeding 30M and expanding Microsoft's position in cloud gaming.</li>
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Azure Revenue Growth: Microsoft’s Azure revenue soared 21% YoY to $26.7B in Q3 2024, driven by advanced AI capabilities and increased enterprise adoption.
AI &amp; Personal Computing: AI-driven Copilot+ PCs and hybrid AI solutions are reshaping the market, with AI-capable PC shipments projected to rise from 19% in 2024 to 60% by 2027.
Gaming + Activision: The $68.7B Activision acquisition boosted gaming revenue by 51% YoY, with Game Pass subscribers exceeding 30M and expanding Microsoft's position in cloud gaming.


[Q2 Earnings Preview] Microsoft Flying High on Tailwinds from Azure Surge, AI Leap & Gaming Boost

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<ul><li>The speaker reflects on the excitement and nervousness of facing a new platform shift in technology and the need for continual innovation</li><li>They consider the broader economic impact of technological advancements, like AI, and the potential for breakthroughs in various industries</li><li>The decision to partner with OpenAI was driven by Microsoft's history of seeking out ambitious technology innovators to collaborate with, even when the outcome is uncertain.</li></ul>This content is sourced through publicly available sources and has been machine generated. Information displayed is for general informational purposes only.

The speaker reflects on the excitement and nervousness of facing a new platform shift in technology and the need for continual innovationThey consider the broader economic impact of technological advancements, like AI, and the potential for breakthroughs in various industriesThe decision to partner with OpenAI was driven by Microsoft's history of seeking out ambitious technology innovators to collaborate with, even when the outcome is uncertain.This content is sourced through publicly available sources and has been machine generated. Information displayed is for general informational purposes only.

Microsoft Chairman & CEO: AI, Chip Shortage, Empathy, and Poetry

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Microsoft in Troubled Waters: Navigating the Post-Outage Storm!

Microsoft, a technology giant with a market-leading position across various sectors, finds itself at a crossroads. The company has demonstrated...

Baptista Research

Microsoft’s Strong Q2: Solid Revenue and Earnings Growth Despite Cloud Concerns

Microsoft reported $64.73B in Q2 revenue, exceeding expectations. Annual revenue hit $245B, a 15% YoY increase. EPS of $2.95 beat forecasts, yet...

Mint Finance

Microsoft (MSFT US) - Results Inline; AI Demand Remains Strong and Unmet

Microsoft reported (31 Jul HKT) inline 4QFY24 (June year-end) results: revenue was US$64.7bn, up 15% YoY (3QFY24: +17% YoY

CMB International

[Q2 Earnings Preview] Microsoft Flying High on Tailwinds from Azure Surge, AI Leap & Gaming Boost

Microsoft's Q2 shows a 21% YoY rise in Azure revenue, 37% upside in gaming, and a 9% EPS increase. Revenue is set to grow 14.5% YoY, driven by AI...

Mint Finance

Microsoft Chairman & CEO: AI, Chip Shortage, Empathy, and Poetry

Satya Nadella discusses the importance of partnerships and innovation in the tech industry, reflecting on past platform shifts and emphasizing the...

In Good Company with Nicolai Tangen

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