Microsoft reported strong financial results for the second quarter of fiscal year 2025, ending December 31, 2024. Key highlights include:
- Revenue: $69.6 billion, a 12% increase year-over-year.
- Operating Income: $31.7 billion, up 17%.
- Net Income: $24.1 billion, a 10% increase.
- Diluted Earnings Per Share: $3.23, up 10%.
Business Segment Performance:
- Productivity and Business Processes: Revenue increased 14% to $29.4 billion, driven by growth in Microsoft 365 Commercial and Dynamics products.
- Intelligent Cloud: Revenue rose 19% to $25.5 billion, with Azure and other cloud services growing by 31%.
- More Personal Computing: Revenue remained stable at $14.7 billion, with growth in Windows OEM and Devices offset by declines in other areas.
AI and Cloud Growth:
- Microsoft's AI business achieved an annual revenue run rate of $13 billion, up 175% year-over-year.
- Microsoft Cloud revenue reached $40.9 billion, a 21% increase.
Other Highlights:
- Microsoft returned $9.7 billion to shareholders through dividends and share repurchases.
- The company completed significant product releases and enhancements, focusing on innovation and market expansion.
Outlook:
Microsoft plans to continue investing in cloud and AI infrastructure while maintaining operational discipline. The company will provide detailed forward-looking guidance during its earnings conference call.
For more detailed information, Microsoft's full financial statements and additional disclosures are available in their SEC filings and on their investor relations website.
2025-01-30
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