Summary
Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) reported its financial results for the quarter ended December 31, 2008. The company demonstrated resilience amidst a challenging economic environment, with revenue showing a modest increase year-over-year, driven by strong performance in Server and Tools and Entertainment and Devices segments. However, operating income and diluted earnings per share experienced a decline compared to the prior year's period, primarily due to increased operating expenses, particularly in headcount-related costs and research and development, as well as a significant decrease in other income (expense). The company continues to actively manage its capital through substantial share repurchases and dividend payouts, reflecting confidence in its financial stability. Microsoft also announced a resource management program in January 2009, including a reduction in operating expenses, employee headcount, and capital expenditures, signaling a proactive approach to navigating the ongoing economic downturn.
Financial Highlights
32 data points| Revenue | $16.63B |
| Cost of Revenue | $3.91B |
| Gross Profit | $12.72B |
| R&D Expenses | $2.29B |
| Operating Expenses | $10.69B |
| Operating Income | $5.94B |
| Net Income | $4.17B |
| EPS (Basic) | $0.47 |
| EPS (Diluted) | $0.47 |
| Shares Outstanding (Basic) | 8.90B |
| Shares Outstanding (Diluted) | 8.91B |
Key Highlights
- 1Revenue increased by 2% to $16.63 billion for the quarter ended December 31, 2008, compared to the same period in 2007, primarily driven by growth in Server and Tools and Entertainment and Devices.
- 2Operating income decreased by 8% to $5.94 billion, reflecting higher operating expenses, including increased headcount-related costs and cost of revenue.
- 3Diluted earnings per share (EPS) declined by 6% to $0.47, influenced by lower operating income and a decrease in other income (expense).
- 4The company repurchased approximately 94 million shares for $2.2 billion during the quarter under its new $40 billion share repurchase program.
- 5Microsoft declared a quarterly dividend of $0.13 per share, a 18% increase from the prior year's dividend.
- 6A resource management program was announced in January 2009, including a reduction of up to 5,000 jobs, to lower operating expenses by an estimated $1.5 billion annually.
- 7The company ended the quarter with a strong cash and cash equivalents position of $8.35 billion, though down from the previous quarter.