Microsoft posts $90.01B revenue, $4.74 EPS ahead of estimates

The software giant beat consensus expectations of $87.7 billion in revenue and $4.25 in earnings per share, signaling a stronger-than-forecast quarter.

Summary

Microsoft reported quarterly revenue of $90.01 billion and earnings per share of $4.74, exceeding expectations of $87.7 billion in revenue and $4.25 EPS. The figures point to a stronger-than-anticipated earnings performance from the company, a result investors typically watch for signs of business momentum and margin strength.

Terms & Concepts
  • earnings per share: Company profit allocated to each share
  • consensus expectations: Analysts’ average forecasts for results