$Microsoft (MSFT.US)$23Q4 financial results: EPS 2.69 dollars (forecast 2.55 dollars), sales 56.2 billion dollars (forecast 55.5 billion dollars)
CEO Nadella said in a statement, “We continue to focus on leading the shift to new artificial intelligence (AI) platforms, helping customers extract maximum value from their digital investments using our cloud, and promoting operating leverage.”
However, there has been a lackluster movement, such as temporary stock sales intensifying after hours. Although sales have exceeded expectations, growth has been sluggish due to declining demand for cloud computing. Growth in Azure sales also slowed to 27% from 31% in the previous quarter.