Investing.com - Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) reported on Tuesday fourth quarter earnings that beat analysts' forecasts and revenue that topped expectations.
Microsoft announced earnings per share of $2.17 on revenue of $46.15B. Analysts polled by Investing.com anticipated EPS of $1.91 on revenue of $44.06B.
Microsoft shares are up 29% from the beginning of the year and are trading at $278.22 , down-from-52-week-high.They are outperforming the S&P Global 100 which is up 16.33% from the start of the year.
Microsoft shares lost 3.06% in after-hours trade the report.
Microsoft follows other major Information Technology sector earnings this month
Microsoft's report follows an earnings matched by ASML ADR on Wednesday, July 21, 2021, who reported EPS of $2.97 on revenue of $4.74B, compared to forecasts EPS of $2.97 on revenue of $4.87B.
Intel had beat expectations on Thursday with second quarter EPS of $1.28 on revenue of $18.53B, compared to forecast for EPS of $1.07 on revenue of $17.81B.
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