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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.
NASDAQ:MSFTLong
by DEXWireNews
MSFT Microsoft Corporation Options Ahead of EarningsIf you haven`t bought MSFT after they revealed a 49% Stake in OpenAI creator of ChatGPT: Then analyzing the options chain and the chart patterns of MSFT Microsoft Corporation Options prior to the earnings report this week, I would consider purchasing the 350usd strike price Calls with an expiration date of 2023-12-15, for a premium of approximately $6.90. If these options prove to be profitable prior to the earnings release, I would sell at least half of them. Looking forward to read your opinion about it.
NASDAQ:MSFTLong
by TopgOptions
2
📈📊 #ChartPattern Alert! 📈📊 📈 Channel 📈A "channel," in the context of trading and technical analysis, is a chart pattern that forms when the prices of a financial asset move between two parallel lines, creating a kind of corridor or channel. There are two main types of channels: an ascending channel and a descending channel. Ascending Channel: This channel forms when prices have an overall upward trend, but this trend is contained within two upward-sloping parallel lines. The lower level is the support, where prices often find buyers, while the upper level is the resistance, where sellers may come into play. Traders often view the ascending channel as a sign of the continuation of the existing uptrend. Descending Channel: On the other hand, the descending channel forms when prices have a downward trend, but this trend is bounded by two downward-sloping parallel lines. The upper level is the resistance, where prices tend to retreat, while the lower level is the support, where minor bounces may occur. Traders typically interpret the descending channel as a sign of the continuation of the downtrend. Channel analysis is an important tool for traders as it can help identify entry and exit points, as well as set profit targets and stop-loss levels. However, it's crucial to note that channels are not foolproof, and prices can break beyond the channel lines, signaling a change in trend. In summary, a "channel" is a chart formation that depicts the direction and strength of a price trend in a financial asset. It's a useful tool for traders looking to make informed decisions about their market trades.
NASDAQ:MSFT
by RaffDN
Microsoft Stock Surges After Revenue, Earnings BeatsMicrosoft (MSFT) announced its quarterly earnings after the closing bell on Tuesday, beating analysts' expectations on revenue and earnings per share. The tech giant reported revenue of $56.5 billion in the quarter, above consensus estimates of $54.5 billion. Adjusted earnings per share (EPS) topped out at $2.99 compared with an anticipated $2.66 per share. The company saw adjusted EPS of $2.35 during the same quarter last year. Shares rose more than 3% in early trading on Wednesday, after Microsoft said higher-than-expected AI consumption boosted its cloud business. Microsoft's Intelligent Cloud segment, which includes its Azure business, brought in $24.3 billion in the quarter. Wall Street was looking for revenue of $23.6 billion. Azure and other cloud services revenue jumped 29% in the quarter, beating Wall Street's expectations of 27%. "With copilots, we are making the age of AI real for people and businesses everywhere," Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella said in a statement. "We are rapidly infusing AI across every layer of the tech stack and for every role and business process to drive productivity gains for our customers.” The company's Productivity & Business Processes, meanwhile, saw revenue of $18.6 billion, while More Personal Computing took in revenue of $13.7 billion versus analysts' expectations of $18.3 billion and $12.9 billion, respectively. Microsoft has made AI a cornerstone of its business over the last year, announcing a massive $10 billion investment in ChatGPT developer OpenAI and unveiling generative AI-enhanced versions of its Bing search engine and Edge browser in February. Since then, the company has launched various generative AI-powered Copilot apps for Outlook, Windows 11, and Microsoft 365. The software can summarize emails, help you draft documents and create PowerPoint presentations, and provide insight into Windows 11 features. Microsoft says it will combine the Copilots into a single app in the future. The investments are meant to help spark a new growth cycle for Microsoft, as customers look to artificial intelligence as a means of streamlining certain business processes and improving employee efficiency. In addition to its massive focus on AI capabilities, Microsoft recently closed its $69 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard. The deal is the largest in Microsoft’s history and instantly makes it the third-largest video game company in the world by revenue behind Tencent and Sony. The Federal Trade Commission, however, could still try to break up the companies on antitrust grounds.
NASDAQ:MSFTLong
by DEXWireNews
Microsoft earnings tomorrowMSFT Q1 September 2023 earnings are on Tuesday 10/24/23 at 4:05pm. Microsoft (MSFT) reported earnings of 2.69 per share on revenue of 56.19 billion for the fiscal fourth quarter ending June 2023. The consensus earnings estimate was 2.54 per share on revenue of 55.44 billion. The company beat expectations by 1.51% while revenue grew 8.34% on a year-over-year basis. The company said during its conference call it expects first quarter revenue of 53.8 billion to $54.8 billion. Q1 September 2023 Consensus: EPS = 2.65 Revenue: 54.49B Moving averages: VWMA 50 = 325.50 VWMA100 = 332.67 VWMA200 = 299.21 TTCATR20: R3 = 346.13 SMA20 = 324.14 S3 = 302.15 Options data: 10/27 expiry Put Volume Total 22,155 Call Volume Total 61,306 Put/Call Volume Ratio 0.36 Put Open Interest Total 66,229 Call Open Interest Total 81,123 Put/Call Open Interest Ratio 0.82 11/03 expiry Put Volume Total 3,498 Call Volume Total 6,752 Put/Call Volume Ratio 0.52 Put Open Interest Total 18,034 Call Open Interest Total 41,065 Put/Call Open Interest Ratio 0.44 11/10 expiry Put Volume Total 1,815 Call Volume Total 2,132 Put/Call Volume Ratio 0.85 Put Open Interest Total 9,979 Call Open Interest Total 8,866 Put/Call Open Interest Ratio 1.13 11/17 expiry: Put Volume Total 7,007 Call Volume Total 12,906 Put/Call Volume Ratio 0.54 Put Open Interest Total 185,116 Call Open Interest Total 188,436 Put/Call Open Interest Ratio 0.98
NASDAQ:MSFT
by Options360
💵  E a r n i n g s J o u r n a l📶 S T A T I S T I C A L A N A L Y S I S           Current 50-Day Market Trend: sideways/holders/neutral. Next Swing: neutral swing of volatility. Next Wave: buy wave to the ceiling. Next 50-Day Market Trend: long/buyers/positive. Trade Type: Touch & Go don't wait for a close.          💵 E A R N I N G S A T A G L A N C E Release Date: 10/24 AMC Quarter: FQ1'24 _______________________________________________ Revenue Anticipations: positive surprise of Revenues. Revenue Surprise-Confidence: on a scale of 0-9, #4 Revenue 2-Year Trend: the company trend in Revenues is positive. _______________________________________________ EPS Anticipations: positive surprise of EPS. EPS Surprise-Confidence: on a scale of 0-9, #5 EPS 2-Year Trend: the company trend in EPS is positive. _______________________________________________ 📝 S Y N O P S I S 🟢BUY: If the earnings report is above the Wall Street consensus, I expect the market will buy the +surprise. ⚪NEUTRAL: If the earnings report is released with complicating press, I expect the market will avoid the surprise and invest in alternative securities. 🔴SELL: If the earnings report is below the Wall Street consensus, I expect the market will sell the -surprise. 🔎 R E S E A R C H D E P T H Technical Analysis: daily chart. Fundamental Analysis: EPS & Revenue data. Press/News: none. Social Media: none.
NASDAQ:MSFT
by UnknownUnicorn28743597
1
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NASDAQ:MSFTLong
by ArcadiaTrading
MICROSOFT: No buying before the Resistance breaks.Microsoft made an important bullish breakout as it crossed over the LH trend-line of the Falling Wedge last week and turned bullish on the 1D technical outlook (RSI = 58.105, MACD = 2.380, ADX = 32.602). The last sell signal is near the dotted top of a potential Channel Down pattern. As long as it holds, we are taking the sell and target the 1D MA200 (TP = 313.00). On the contrary, if the price closes over the R1 level (341.00) we will go long and target the R2 level (TP = 366.50). The fact that the 1D MA50 is holding is certainly a build up to a bullish trend potentially. As is the Bullish Cross on the 1D MACD, which by the way is on a Bullish Divergence (HL) against the LL of the stock price. ## If you like our free content follow our profile to get more daily ideas. ## ## Comments and likes are greatly appreciated. ##
NASDAQ:MSFT
by InvestingScope
MSFT Showing Strength on Retest Ahead of EarningsPercentage of Shares Held by Institutions is a bit low at 69% for NASDAQ:MSFT stock right now. However, the indicators are showing some strength as it retests the lower level of resistance above its current price. NASDAQ:MSFT reports earnings next week on Tuesday. Microsoft has focused on AI for small businesses, the market niche that helped move it out of its 16-year slump until 2016, and during the pandemic. The pandemic anomalies in revenues should be patterned out this earnings season. The stock has ample support at the most recent lows. It is a heavily weighted component of all 3 indexes, so an important report for Q3.
NASDAQ:MSFT
by MarthaStokesCMT-TechniTrader
$MSFT Falling Wedge? Bullish Breakout Ahead?It looks to me that NASDAQ:MSFT is in a Falling Wedge Pattern. Often these resolve to the upside. It looks to me that NASDAQ:MSFT is testing the top of that wedge now. This may be one you want to watch. I have an alert set for a move over $332.60. If it triggers, I will look at a lower timeframe for an entry. This may have a run-up before earnings which are in about 13 days (I have not verified the date.) Ideas, not investing / trading advice. Comments always welcome. Thanks for looking. According to Investopedia: Some studies suggest that a wedge pattern will breakout towards a reversal (a bullish breakout for falling wedges and a bearish breakout for rising wedges) more often than two-thirds of the time, with a falling wedge being a more reliable indicator than a rising wedge.
NASDAQ:MSFTLong
by jaxdog
4
$MSFT - 15 min 2 steps for Bullish Scenario with T1S Indicator: 1. Candles Above the Green Line: • Check that the candles on the chart are positioned above the green line of the T1S indicator. This could be an indication of bullish momentum. 2. Bars Above Zero: • Ensure that the bars on the T1S indicator are above zero. This condition might suggest positive market sentiment or upward price movement. 2 steps for Bearish Scenario with T1S Indicator: 1. Candles Below the Green Line: • Verify that the candles on the chart are positioned below the green line of the T1S indicator. This condition may indicate bearish momentum or a potential downward trend. 2. Bars Negative Below Zero: • Confirm that the bars on the T1S indicator are in the negative territory and located below zero. This setup suggests a negative market sentiment or downward price movement
NASDAQ:MSFT
by Moey83