Microsoft (MSFT) Surpasses Q1 Earnings and Revenue Estimates

Microsoft (MSFT) came out with quarterly earnings of $4.13 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $3.65 per share. This compares to earnings of $3.3 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non-recurring items.This quarterly report represents an earnings surprise of +13.15%. A quarter ago, it was expected that this software maker would post earnings of $3.35 per share when it actually produced earnings of $3.65, delivering a surprise of +8.96%.Over the last four quarters, the company ...