Microsoft on Thursday reported first quarter earnings just ahead of Wall Street estimates, though the company's sales and current quarter forecast fell short of expectations.
The company said it earned $3.14 billion or 29 cents per share, on revenue of $9.74 billion for the three months ended Sept. 30, including the earnings hit caused by the RealNetworks settlement. The results compare with earnings of $2.52 billion, or 23 cents per share, on revenue of $9.19 billion for the same quarter a year ago. The year-ago figures include a charge for Microsoft's settlement with Novell.
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Microsoft earnings present a mixed bag
28th October 2005, 03:21
Microsoft earnings present a mixed bag 
