Microsoft profits, revenues up
ENT News | at | by Mike
Microsoft reported Thursday a 5 percent boost in profits for the financial quarter ended Dec. 31 compared to its second quarter a year ago. The company credited strong performance by its server and tools and Windows client products.
Earnings for the quarter hit $3.65 billion, compared to $3.46 billion for the same period last year. Revenues hit $11.84 billion, up 9 percent over the year-ago quarter.
Earnings per share were 34 cents, a penny above analysts' expectations as reported by the Thomson Financial poll.