Guide Note

Technology giant Microsoft posted its third-quarter earnings on April 24, 2008. Bolstered by Xbox 360 and server software sales, Microsoft posted higher earnings than analysts had anticipated for the third quarter of their fiscal year. Even so, revenue fell to $14.45 billion and net profit went down to $4.41 billion, which pushed the per-share earnings to 47 cents. As a result, share prices dropped 5% after the report was released. Nothing in the the report mentions the proposed aqcuisition of Yahoo!.

Fast Facts

Earnings report released on April 24, 2008
Stock Symbol: MSFT
Net profit down from 1 year ago
Revenue: $14.45 billion
Net profit: $4.41 billion
Diluted earnings per share: 47 cents

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Microsoft Earnings

Microsoft Earnings News

Reuters: Microsoft earnings above estimates (April 24, 2008)
Yahoo! News: Microsoft quarter view disappoints, bullish on '09 (April 24, 2008)
CNNMoney.com: Microsoft gives rosy outlook (April 24, 2008)
USATODAY.com: Microsoft profit falls, beats forecast, fails to impress (April 24, 2008)
Computerworld: Microsoft earnings flat, despite server launches (April 24, 2008)
CNBC.com: Microsoft Earnings Preview: Yahoo/Vista Soap Opera (April 24, 2008)

Microsoft Earnings Blogs and Commentaries

ZDNet.com (Between the Lines): Microsoft earnings cheat sheet: Vista SP1 impact; Strong results expected; Is Yahoo a distraction? (April 24, 2008)
CNET News.com (Beyond Binary): Microsoft earnings hit the mark (April 24, 2008)
Reuters.com (MediaFile): Fingers crossed on Microsoft earnings (April 24, 2008)
Silicon Alley Insider: Microsoft (MSFT) Earnings Preview: Street Expecting Strong Quarter (April 24, 2008)

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