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FY25 Q3 Cloud and AI are once
again the Growth Drivers 🌱
for Microsoft's Financial Results

“Cloud and AI are the essential inputs for every business to expand output, reduce costs, and accelerate growth,” commented Satya Nadella, CEO of Microsoft, on the Group’s financial results for FY25 Q3, which ended on March 31 - the Group officially announced the results at the end of April. How do the figures compare with the corresponding period of the previous fiscal year?

Overview of the Key Financial Figures in FY25 Q3

Compared to FY24 Q3, Microsoft achieved the following results this time:

  • Revenue for the quarter amounted to $70.1 billion, an increase of 13%.

  • Operating income amounted to $32 billion, an increase of 16%.

  • Net profit amounted to $25.8 billion, an increase of 18%.

  • Earnings per share amounted to $3.46, an increase of 18% compared to the same quarter of the previous year.

Revenue (total) Operating Income Net Profit Earnings per Share
FY25 Q3 $70.1 billion $32 billion $25.8 billion $3.46
FY24 Q3 $61.9 billion $27.6 billion $21.9 billion $2.94
Compared to FY24 Q3 + 13% + 16% + 18% + 18%

The results over the last few quarters are as follows:

Microsoft FY25 Q3 Financial Results
Microsoft's revenue and operating income have risen continuously.

Statement from CFO Amy Hood: Strong Quarter with 20% Higher Revenue for Microsoft Cloud

Executive Vice President and CFO of Microsoft, Amy Hood, commented on Microsoft’s financial results: “We delivered a strong quarter with Microsoft Cloud revenue of $42.4 billion, up 20% (up 22% in constant currency) year-over-year.” According to Hood, this is due to the continuing demand for the Group’s differentiated offerings (which stand out from those of the competition).

Results for Cloud and AI - reflecting Heavy Investment

Amy Hood also said: “Microsoft Cloud gross margin percentage was 69%, in line with expectations, and decreased 3 points year over year driven by the impact of scaling our AI infrastructure.”

And according to Hood, company gross margin percentage was also 69%, down 1 point year-over-year - also driven by scaling Microsoft’s AI infrastructure.

New Customers through Expansion of the AI Segment

Satya Nadella also pointed out that Microsoft is continuing to win new customers with best-in-class AI capabilities. The Group is offering a growing number of AI apps from partners such as Adobe, Canva and Zoom.

Innovations across the Entire Technology Platform

Microsoft’s goal is to offer its customers the greatest possible benefit. The Group is working on innovations across the entire stack - from the AI infrastructure to platforms and apps.

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FY25 Q3: Cloud and AI continue to drive growth in Microsoft's financial results this quarter.