Microsoft (MSFT) Misses Q1 EPS Views as Consumers Wait on Windows Refresh

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Analysts Discuss Microsoft (MSFT) Q1 Results: "Blah, Blah & Blah..."

October 19, 2012 12:52 PM EDT

Microsoft Corp (NASDAQ: MSFT) posted unimpressive first quarter results after the close Thursday with numbers coming below expectations on weak PC and server markets and macro headwinds in Europe. Bull are holding onto the fact that two major products refreshes - Windows and Office - are forthcoming. Bears point to the fact that the company can't get ahead of the market on any new initiative and they expect the Surface tablet to be the company's latest flop.

Nomura Rick Sherlund - Microsoft reported top-line results that were below expectations after adjusting for the... More

UPDATE: Microsoft Corp. (MSFT) Posts Q1 EPS of 65c; Revs Light

October 18, 2012 4:00 PM EDT

(Updated - October 18, 2012 4:03 PM EDT)

Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ: MSFT) reported Q1 GAAP EPS of $0.53 and adjusted EPS of $0.65, versus the analyst estimate of $0.56. Revenue for the quarter came in at $16.01 billion, or $17.364 billion Non-GAAP, versus the consensus estimate of $16.42 billion.

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