Microsoft Reports Strong Q1 FY2025 Earnings with 13% Revenue Growth

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Operating income and net income also saw significant growth, rising 16% and 18% respectively. Diluted earnings per share increased by 18% to $3.46, reflecting a strong performance across all segments. Microsoft Cloud revenue grew by 20%, driven by continued demand for its differentiated offerings. Productivity and Business Processes revenue increased by 10%, while Intelligent Cloud and More Personal Computing segments also showed robust growth. The company returned $9.7 billion to shareholders through dividends and share repurchases during the quarter.

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