Microsoft Corporation (MSFT.NE) Q4 2024 Earnings Report

Microsoft delivered a resilient QQ4 2024 performance with a revenue base of $64.73 billion, marking a year-over-year growth of 15.2% and a quarter-over-quarter increase of 4.6%. The company generated strong profitability, with gross margins of 69.6% and an operating margin of 43.1%, culminating in net income of $22.04 billion and earnings per diluted share of $2.95–$2.96. Free cash flow reached $23.32 billion, supported by operating cash flow of $37.20 billion and a cash balance position of $18.32 billion, alongside substantial liquidity from total cash and short-term investments of $75.53 billion. The balance sheet remains robust (total assets $512.16B; total equity $268.48B; net debt about $48.81B) and capital allocation remains accretive, with ongoing share repurchases and dividend payments.