Microsoft Reports 27% Revenue Growth, Stock Jumps
Topic: Technology News
Posted on Fri, 26 Oct 2007 01:31:35 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr
Microsoft reports a record quarter and MSFT stock jumps 11% in after trading hours.
Microsoft Corp. today announced revenue of $13.76 billion for the quarter ended September 30, 2007, a 27% increase over the same period of the prior year. Operating income, net income and diluted earnings per share for the quarter were $5.92 billion, $4.29 billion and $0.45, respectively.
"This fiscal year is off to an outstanding start with the fastest revenue growth of any first quarter since 1999," said Chris Liddell, chief financial officer at Microsoft. "Operating income growth of over 30% also reflects our ability to translate revenue into profits while making strategic investments for the future."
Via this Microsoft press-release.
Posted on Fri, 26 Oct 2007 01:31:35 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr
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