LOS ANGELES- Microsoft reported its 4th quarter revenues for investors this Thursday. The good news came quick, as Microsoft, once again, posted record quarterly revenues of 18 Billion. Still, the company took a hit with a reported quarterly loss of 192 Million. Nonetheless, investors remained surprisingly happy with the Software giant’s results. Riding a wave of Office and Windows announcements, it hardly seemed surprising that shareholders were not shedding tears.
4TH QUARTER RESULTS
Revenue: 18 Billion ( 7% increase)
Quarterly Loss: 192 Million
Operating Income: 6 Billion ( 12 % increase)
Earnings per Shares: .06 ( 6% Increase)
“We delivered record fourth quarter and annual revenue, and we’re fast approaching the most exciting launch season in Microsoft history,” —Steve Ballmer, chief executive officer of Microsoft.
FULL YEAR RESULTS
Revenue: 74 Billion
Operating Income: 23 Billion
Earnings per Share: $2.00
GROWTH FOR EACH DIVISION
Server and Tools Division: Grew by 12% for 2012
Office Division: Grew by 7% for 2012
Adoption Rate: 1 Billion PCs
Windows Division: Declined by 1% for 2012 ( Adjusted)
Windows 7: 50% Adoption Rate
Online Services Division: Grew by 10% for 2012
Bing Search: Grew to 15.6% market share
Entertainment and Interactive Division: Grew by 8% for 2012
Xbox: Best-selling console in the U.S. for 18 consecutive months
