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Microsoft has reported its financial earnings of FY22 Q1 that lasted from July 1 to September 30. According to the reports, the tech giant saw a 22% growth in its revenue to $45.3 billion.
The company also reported a 27% rise in its operating income, which totaled $20.2 billion. Further, Diluted earnings per share were $2.71 GAAP and $2.27 non-GAAP, and increased 49% and 25%, respectively.
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“Digital technology is a deflationary force in an inflationary economy. Businesses – small and large – can improve productivity and the affordability of their products and services by building tech intensity,” - Satya Nadella, chairman and chief executive officer of Microsoft
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| Revenue | Operating Income | Diluted Earnings per Share | |
| Q3 2020 (in $ million, except per share amounts) | $37,154 | $15,876 | $1.82 |
| Q3 2021 (in $ million, except per share amounts) | $45,317 | $20,238 | $2.71 |
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Microsoft's earning was boosted by its Intelligent Cloud segment, which racked about $17 billion in revenues and increased 31%. Productivity and Business Processes followed with $15 billion in revenue.
Microsoft also saw a 10% rise in its Windows sales to OEMs. Revenue in More Personal Computing was $13.3 billion and increased 12%. Furthermore, the company paid $10.9 billion to shareholders in share repurchases and dividends, which represent a 14% yearly raise.
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