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Microsoft
NASDAQ: MSFT Technology IT 🔎 Screen
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$3.66T
Market Cap
20.7
P/E
1.25
PEG
29.3%
ROCE
34.0%
ROE
0.29
D/E
46.8%
OPM
-7.8%
% from 52W High
69
α RS
🔍 MSFT is showing a high-conviction setup because it matches 21 of 39 tracked screener presets, Sector RRG has Technology in the Leading quadrant with the trail still rolling over, and RS Rating is 69. Net: Broad signal stack, not a recommendation. ? Conviction RRG RS Rating
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Conviction 21/39 · Technology in Leading quadrant · RS Rating 69
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Microsoft Corporation, a technology company, develops and supports a portfolio of technology solutions for individuals and businesses worldwide. Its products include operating systems, server applications, business solution applications, software development tools, desktop and server management tools, and video games; and devices, such as PCs, tablets, gaming and entertainment consoles, other intelligent devices, and related accessories. The company's Productivity and Business Processes segment offers Microsoft 365 Commercial, Enterprise Mobility + Security, Power BI, Exchange, SharePoint, Microsoft Teams, Microsoft 365 Security and Compliance, Microsoft 365 Copilot, and Windows Commercial on-premises and Office licensed on-premises. This segment also provides Microsoft 365 Consumer products and cloud services; LinkedIn, including talent solutions, marketing solutions, subscriptions, and sales solutions; Dynamics 365, a set of cloud-based applications; and on-premises ERP and CRM applications. Its Intelligent Cloud segment offers server products and cloud services; cloud and AI consumption-based services, GitHub cloud services, health and life sciences cloud services, as well as virtual desktop offerings, and other cloud services; SQL Server, Windows Server, Visual Studio, System Center, and related client access licenses; and enterprise support services, industry solutions, Microsoft partner network, and learning experience. The company's More Personal Computing segment provides Windows OEM licensing and devices comprising Surface and PC accessories; XBOX hardware, and XBOX first- and third-party content and services; XBOX Game Pass and other subscriptions; XBOX Cloud Gaming, advertising, and other cloud services; and search advertising consisting of Bing, Copilot, Microsoft News, Microsoft Edge, and third-party affiliates. It sells its products through partners and retail networks. The company was founded in 1975 and is headquartered in Redmond, Washington.

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Manager Shares Value % of Fund Period
Bill Ackman Pershing Square Capital Management 5.65M $2.1B 15.26% Mar 2026
Tiger Global Management Tiger Global Management LLC 2.50M $925.4M 4.05% Mar 2026
Andreas Halvorsen Viking Global Investors 2.31M $854.9M 2.39% Mar 2026
Steve Cohen Point72 Asset Management 350.6K $129.8M 0.17% Mar 2026
David Tepper Appaloosa LP 90.0K $33.3M 0.56% Mar 2026
Jim Simons Renaissance Technologies LLC 9.5K $3.5M 0.01% Mar 2026
Cathie Wood ARK Investment Management 6.4K $2.4M 0.02% Mar 2026

SEC Form 13F data. 45-day lag from quarter end.

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Revenue
$90.0B
+18% YoY
Operating Income
$40.6B
+18% YoY
Operating Margin
45.0%
increased slightly YoY
Net Income
$35.8B
+31% YoY (GAAP)
What Went Right
  • Record FY revenue surpassed $331B, up 18%, and Microsoft Cloud revenue reached $59.3B in Q4, up 27%.
  • Azure growth accelerated to 43%, surpassing $100B annual revenue, and commercial RPO grew 84% to $678B.
  • Microsoft 365 Copilot paid seats exceeded 30M, with net seat adds more than doubling sequentially, and GitHub Copilot reached 50M users.
What to Watch
  • Xbox content and services revenue declined 10%, with impairment charges; management expects the business to return to growth only in FY2027.
  • PC market weakness is pressuring Windows OEM and devices, which fell 7% in Q4; Q1 is guided to decline in the low 20s and full-year in the high teens.
  • Demand still exceeds available capacity, and component price increases plus elevated inventory are adding cost and uncertainty; Q4 CapEx was $41B with FY27 guidance of ~$175B.
Management Guidance
  • Q1 FY27 total company revenue expected between $89.85B and $90.95B, up 16%-17%.
  • Q1 Azure revenue growth expected at approximately 45% in constant currency; Intelligent Cloud revenue expected between $40.95B and $41.25B, up 33%-34%.
  • FY27: double-digit revenue and operating income growth expected, operating margins down less than one point, CapEx of approximately $175B, and effective tax rate of roughly 20%.
Investor Lens
The thesis looks stronger after this call: Microsoft beat expectations, Azure reaccelerated to 43%, and AI monetization is broadening across seats plus consumption. Commercial RPO growth of 84% to $678B underscores durable demand for the AI platform. The main offsets are PC/Xbox weakness and capacity/component-cost pressures, but commercial momentum is more than offsetting those drags. Overall, Microsoft is well positioned as the primary enterprise AI monetization vehicle.
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📈 STRONG Strong beat with Azure up 43% and $90B revenue
Revenue
Q4 revenue was $90.0 billion, up 18% year-over-year (17% in constant currency). Productivity and Business Processes grew 14% to $37.8B, Intelligent Cloud grew 32% to $39.3B, and More Personal Computing declined 4% to $12.9B.
Profitability
GAAP net income rose 31% to $35.8B and non-GAAP EPS increased 23% to $4.74. Operating income climbed 18% to $40.6B, with the quarter benefiting from a $3.2B Anthropic investment gain and lower voluntary retirement costs.
Margins
Company gross margin was 67%, down year-over-year due to Azure mix and AI infrastructure investment. Operating margin was 45%, up slightly year-over-year, while Microsoft Cloud gross margin came in at 65%, down year-over-year.
Balance Sheet
Cash flow from operations was $55.4B, up 30%, and free cash flow was $19.6B. Capital expenditures were $41B, including higher component pricing, and Microsoft returned $10.2B to shareholders.
Key Risks
Management flagged that customer demand still exceeds available capacity and that component price increases are affecting PC pricing and margins. Xbox revenue declined 10% with impairment charges, and Windows OEM/devices is facing a weak PC market and elevated inventory.
Outlook
Q1 FY27 revenue is guided at $89.85B-$90.95B, up 16%-17%, with Azure growth around 45% in constant currency. For FY27, Microsoft expects double-digit revenue and operating income growth, slightly lower operating margins, and CapEx of approximately $175B.
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Q4 2026 Q4 2026 2026-07-29
Revenue grew 18% to $331B, driven by strong AI and cloud demand, with Azure up 41% and Microsoft Cloud up 27%. Operating income outpaced revenue, and Copilot adoption accelerated, while FY 2027 guidance calls for double-digit growth and continued high CapEx.
Q3 2026 Q3 2026 2026-04-29
Record quarter with $82.9B revenue, 18% growth, and strong cloud/AI demand. CapEx to exceed $40B in Q4 as usage-based models drive future growth. AI business ARR up 123% year-over-year.
Q2 2026 Q2 2026 2026-01-28
Cloud revenue exceeded $50B, up 26% YoY, with total revenue at $81.3B (+17%). AI and cloud demand drove record Copilot adoption and major CapEx, while commercial bookings surged 230% on large Azure deals. Outlook remains strong, with continued investment in AI.
Q1 2026 Q1 2026 2025-10-29
Q1 delivered strong revenue, operating income, and EPS growth, driven by surging cloud and AI demand. Commercial bookings and RPO soared, with Copilot and Azure adoption accelerating, while capacity constraints and AI investments impacted margins.
Q4 2025 Q4 2025 2025-07-30
Achieved record results with $281B in annual revenue, 15% growth, and strong cloud and AI momentum. Q4 revenue rose 18% year-over-year, with robust performance across all segments and continued investment in AI and cloud infrastructure.
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