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MICROSOFT CORP 8-K Report, Financial Results (Jan 29, 2025)

Filed January 29, 2025For Securities:MSFT

Summary

Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) filed an 8-K on January 29, 2025, to report its financial results for the fiscal quarter ended December 31, 2024. The press release detailing these results, furnished as Exhibit 99.1, provides key performance indicators and management commentary on the company's operational and financial condition. Investors should review this press release for specific details on revenue, earnings, segment performance, and outlook, as it contains the primary information regarding the company's recent financial achievements and strategic developments. While the 8-K itself is primarily a notification filing, the furnished press release is the critical document for understanding Microsoft's performance during the quarter. This includes insights into the growth drivers across its various business segments, such as Intelligent Cloud, Productivity and Business Processes, and More Personal Computing. Investors will be looking for updates on the adoption of AI-powered services, performance of Azure, and trends in the Windows and Surface businesses, among other areas, to assess the company's ongoing momentum and future prospects.

Key Highlights

  • 1Microsoft announced its financial results for the fiscal quarter ended December 31, 2024, via an 8-K filing.
  • 2The press release furnishing the results is a key document for investors to analyze performance and outlook.
  • 3The filing includes details on Microsoft's financial condition and results of operations for the specified quarter.
  • 4Investors should refer to the furnished press release (Exhibit 99.1) for specific financial metrics and segment performance.
  • 5Information provided is furnished and not deemed 'filed' under Section 18 of the Exchange Act, limiting liability for its content.

Frequently Asked Questions

The primary purpose of this 8-K filing is to formally announce and furnish Microsoft's financial results for the fiscal quarter ended December 31, 2024, through an accompanying press release.

The detailed financial results are provided in the press release furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing.

No, in accordance with General Instruction B.2 of Form 8-K, the information furnished in this report, including the press release, is not deemed 'filed' for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. This means it generally does not subject the company to liability under that section.

Investors should look for key metrics such as revenue, net income, earnings per share, segment-specific revenue and growth (e.g., Intelligent Cloud, Productivity and Business Processes, More Personal Computing), and any forward-looking guidance or commentary provided by management.