Microsoft Stock Jumps After Earnings Beat.Microsoft Stock Jumps After Earnings Beat. The Cloud Looks Strong.
Microsoft shares traded higher after the company posted better-than-expected financial results for its September quarter, aided by better performance than expected from the company’s cloud computing business.
The software firm posted revenue of $56.5 billion, up 13% from a year ago, and $2 billion ahead of Wall Street estimates.
Profits were $2.99 a share, well ahead of the consensus of $2.65 a share. Importantly, the company’s Azure cloud business grew 28% on a constant currency basis in the quarter, well above the company’s forecast for growth of 25% to 26%; on a GAAP basis Azure grew 29%. The company said Microsoft Cloud revenue was $31.8 billion, up 24%.
Microsoft shares closed up 3.1% Wednesday, the day after the report.
In the quarter, the company posted revenue of $18.6 billion for its Productivity and Business Processes segment, up 13% from a year ago, and ahead of its guidance range of $18 billion to $18.3 billion. That includes 15% growth in Office Commercial products.
Microsoft said its Intelligent Cloud segment, which includes Azure, had revenue of $24.3 billion, up 19%, and well ahead of its forecast range of $23.3 billion to $23.6 billion. Server products and cloud services revenue was up 21%.
Revenue from the More Personal Computing segment was $13.7 billion, up 3%, and nicely above the guidance range of $12.5 billion to $12.9 billion. Search and news advertising revenue excluding traffic acquisition costs rose 10%. One big surprise in the quarter was that Windows OEM revenue—paid by PC manufacturers—was up 4%. The company’s guidance had called for a decline in the low-to-mid teens.
The company said commercial bookings in the quarter were up 14%, or 17% adjusted for currency.
Microsoft repurchased $3.6 billion of common stock in the quarter.
Microsoft shares have surged 36% in 2023, amid investor excitement about the company’s substantial investment in OpenAI, its integration of AI software into Bing, and its rollout of AI Copilot software across its software lineup.
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Microsoft -> A Long Term Double Top?Hello Traders and Investors ,
my name is Philip and today I will provide a free and educational multi-timeframe technical analysis of Microsoft💪
On the monthly timeframe you can see that Microsoft stock once again retested the previous all time high at the $340 level and once again rejected it towards the downside.
You can also see that after the recent retracement on Microsoft, MSFT stock is approaching previous structure at the $320 level from which we could see a short term bullish bounce.
And last but not least I am just waiting for the daily timeframe to shift back to a bullish market before I then do expect a short term rejection away from the daily and weekly support area.
Keep in mind: Don't get caught up in short term moves and always look at the long term picture; building wealth is a marathon and not a quick sprint📈
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MSFT Microsoft Options Ahead of Earnings ! Growth Thesis !If you haven`t bought MSFT when they Bought 49% Stake in OpenAI, creator of ChatGPT:
Or sold on their warning to investors:
Then analyzing the options chain and chart patterns of MSFT Microsoft prior to the earnings report this week,
I would consider purchasing the 345usd strike price Calls with
an expiration date of 2024-1-19,
for a premium of approximately $28.95.
If these options prove to be profitable prior to the earnings release, I would sell at least half of them.
The investment by Microsoft in OpenAI signifies a significant boost to their artificial intelligence capabilities. OpenAI's advanced technologies and expertise in AI research and development could potentially enhance the capabilities of Microsoft's Bing search engine. With access to powerful AI algorithms and resources, Bing may be able to offer more personalized and accurate search results, thereby attracting users who seek a more refined search experience.
Microsoft has been making strategic moves to expand its presence in various sectors, including cloud computing and enterprise services. By integrating Bing into its ecosystem of products and services, Microsoft can leverage its existing user base and partnerships to promote Bing as a viable alternative to Google.
In recent years, Google has faced scrutiny over data privacy concerns and antitrust issues, which could create an opportunity for Bing to gain traction among users seeking more privacy-focused alternatives. Additionally, Microsoft has been actively investing in marketing and advertising efforts to raise awareness about Bing and improve its market positioning.
While Google currently holds a dominant position in the search engine market, the landscape is dynamic and subject to change. If Microsoft successfully leverages its partnership with OpenAI to enhance Bing's capabilities, coupled with strategic marketing initiatives, it could potentially chip away at Google's market share over time.
The implementation, by Microsoft, of a chatbot like ChatGPT, powered by OpenAI's advanced natural language processing capabilities, could indeed provide an opportunity for consumers to find the cheapest price online for the same product. In an era where price comparison and cost-saving measures are highly valued by customers, this feature could be a valuable asset for Bing.
Amazon's reputation for having expensive and overvalued prices has been a topic of discussion among consumers. While Amazon provides a wide range of products and convenient shopping experiences, some users have expressed concerns about the pricing competitiveness on the platform. This presents an opening for Bing to attract cost-conscious consumers who are actively seeking better deals.
The concern over the origin of products, particularly those manufactured in China, has gained attention in recent years. Some consumers prefer to avoid purchasing Chinese-made products due to quality, safety, or political reasons. If Bing can provide a search experience that allows users to filter or identify the origin of products more effectively, it could cater to a segment of consumers who prioritize alternative sourcing.
I think MSFT will be one of the winners of the AI race.
Looking forward to read your opinion about it.
MSFT - BULLSIH CONTINUATION Canada's Department of Justice has expressed concerns about Microsoft's proposed acquisition of Activision, citing potential competition reduction in gaming consoles, subscriptions, and cloud gaming. The deal's consolidation of power and impact on consumer choices and prices worry regulators worldwide. The acquisition, drawing attention and value significantly, could reshape the gaming landscape. Microsoft has not yet responded publicly but believes the deal will benefit gamers. Discussions with regulators will determine the outcome and shape the industry's future.
The asset potential outgrows the 400s level.
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MSFT Microsoft's ChatGPT VS AMZN Amazon and GOOGL GoogleIf you haven`t bought MSFT here:
Then you should know that in a rapidly evolving digital landscape, Microsoft's strategic acquisition of a 49% stake in OpenAI, the developer of the powerful language model ChatGPT, has positioned the tech giant to potentially challenge market leaders Google (GOOGL) and Amazon (AMZN). With ChatGPT's advanced natural language processing capabilities, Microsoft is poised to capitalize on the growing demand for intelligent conversational interfaces and revolutionize the way users interact with search engines and online shopping platforms.
Revolutionizing Search and E-Commerce:
One significant advantage of ChatGPT is its potential to transform the search landscape. Users seeking specific information or products can engage in natural language conversations with the chatbot, refining their search queries and receiving highly relevant results. This conversational search experience, powered by ChatGPT's contextual understanding, could entice users to migrate from traditional search engines to Bing, fostering market share growth for Microsoft.
In the realm of e-commerce, the integration of ChatGPT holds tremendous potential. Users could leverage the chatbot to interactively explore product options, compare prices, and access personalized recommendations. By providing a seamless and intelligent shopping experience, Microsoft can challenge Amazon's dominance, especially if concerns over pricing and product origin come into play. Microsoft's commitment to transparency and user control over data privacy may also resonate with consumers who prioritize these factors in their online shopping decisions.
If I had to buy some options, that would be the following Calls:
2024-1-19 expiration date
$350 strike price
$21.85 premium
Looking forward to read your opinion about it!
Microsoft is undervaluedMicrosoft is undervalued, high quality, financially healthy and with AI and Cloud under their belt, it has a huge growth potential. Expected ER end of July. Several indicators and machine learning scripts suggest, that NASDAQ:MSFT could get to $342 soon.
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MICROSOFT CORP STOCK LOOK BULLISHMicrosoft on forming a double bottom on 1H time frame, It is possible this asset may ride up from its current value of $248.59 to $264 zone.
With proper entry, the risk/Reward ratio will be 1:7
There is no guarantee and this is the reason for always setting SL
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Microsoft -> It's Now Or NeverHello Traders,
welcome to this free and educational multi-timeframe technical analysis .
On the weekly timeframe Microsoft stock just recently created an awesome double bottom and also already broke above the neckline confirming the weekly pattern.
As we are speaking the market is retesting the neckline of the double bottom which is now turned support so from a weekly perspective I just do expect the continuation towards the upside from here.
On the daily timeframe however the market is currently massively bearish and I definitely don't want to catch a falling knife so I am now just waiting for some bullish structure on the daily timeframe before I will look to enter longs to capitalize on the continuation towards the upside.
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Microsoft -> All Timeframes Are BullishHello Traders,
welcome to this free and educational multi-timeframe technical analysis .
Microsoft is looking extremely juicy right now. From a weekly perspective we just created a long term double bottom and we also broke above a long term downtrend line.
There is definitely the possibility that after a short term pullback, we will start the next bullrun from here, creating new all-time-highs in the process.
From a daily perspective I am just waiting for a short term retest of the weekly neckline of the double bottom and then there is a very high chance that we will also see the daily continuation to the upside from here.
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MSFT Microsoft Bought 49% Stake in OpenAI creator of ChatGPTMSFT has reached our Buy area:
Microsoft purchased a 49% stake in OpenAI, creator of ChatGPT, for $10 billion.
Which i think it will turn out to be the best investment in MSFT history!
Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) integrates Chat GPT into its Bing, Office, and it Azure service!
Now looking at the MSFT Microsoft options chain ahead of earnings , I would buy the $245 strike price Calls with
2023-2-27 expiration date for about
$1.60 premium.
If the options turn out to be profitable Before the earnings release, i would sell at least 50%.
Or at least buy shares for the long run! They will compete with GOOGL thanks to OpenAI.
Looking forward to read your opinion about it.
Buying MSFT break of recent high.Microsoft - 30d expiry - We look to Buy a break of 253.11 (stop at 243.98)
Prices have reacted from 213.43.
Posted a Double Top formation. 250.58 has been pivotal.
The previous swing high is located at 253.00.
A break of the recent high at 253.00 should result in a further move higher.
Short term momentum is bullish.
The bias is to break to the upside.
Our profit targets will be 274.98 and 279.98
Resistance: 250.00 / 260.00 / 267.00
Support: 235.00 / 220.00 / 210.00
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MSFT - Cup and Handle Continuation NarrativeMSFT has definitely gone parabolic. But how does price continue from here?
I think a larger pullback is in order. Forming the handle of the cup and handle structure.
The parabolic move can be encompassed as a cup structure
Lets see how it goes. This is the Monthly chart so longing is appropriate. Or wait for the larger pullback.