Microsoft's 1st-Qtr Sales and Profit Top Estimates

The transcript discusses Microsoft's financial performance, highlighting better-than-expected earnings and revenue. It covers the performance of business lines like personal computing and cloud services, noting trends and future predictions. The discussion also touches on the Microsoft Surface's market performance and the anticipated LinkedIn acquisition, emphasizing its integration strategy.

What was Microsoft's earnings per share in the first quarter, and how did it compare to analysts' expectations?

• $0.68, which was below expectations

• $0.76, which exceeded expectations

• $0.70, which met expectations

• $0.65, which was below expectations

How did the revenue from Microsoft's personal computing segment compare to analysts' forecasts?

• It was not reported

• It was below expectations

• It matched expectations

• It exceeded expectations

What is the significance of the Microsoft Surface in the personal computing segment?

• It is a low-cost device

• It is a high-end device with a higher average selling price

• It is not part of the personal computing segment

• It has no impact on revenue

What was Bill Belichick's opinion on the Microsoft Surface, and how does it contrast with the company's performance?

• He praised its reliability

• He found it to be the best device

• He criticized its reliability, but the company's results were positive

• He had no opinion on it

What is the expected impact of the LinkedIn acquisition on Microsoft's organizational structure?

• LinkedIn will be dissolved into existing divisions

• LinkedIn will operate as an independent unit

• LinkedIn will be sold off

• LinkedIn will merge with the personal computing segment