Investing.com - Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) reported first quarter earnings that beat analysts' expectations on Wednesday and revenue that topped forecasts.
The firm reported earnings per share of $1.38 on revenue of $33.06B. Analysts polled by Investing.com expected EPS of $1.24 on revenue of $32.14B. That compared to EPS of $1.14 on revenue of $29.08B in the same period a year earlier. The company had reported EPS of $1.37 on revenue of $33.72B in the previous quarter.
Microsoft shares lost 0.52% to trade at $136.53 in after-hours trade following the report.
For the year, Microsoft shares are up 35.13%, outperforming the Nasdaq which is up 24.79% year to date.
Microsoft follows other major Technology sector earnings this month
On October 17, Taiwan Semiconductor reported third quarter EPS of $0.64 on revenue of $9.58B, compared to forecasts of EPS of $0.61 on revenue of $9.25B.
SAP ADR earnings beat analyst's expectations on October 10, with third quarter EPS of $1.43 on revenue of $7.52B. Investing.com analysts expected EPS of $1.32 on revenue of $7.47B
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