Microsoft Cp: (NASD: MSFT)

$35.00

0.60 (1.74%)

Volume 49,412,294

Jun 17 04:00 PM ET

Zacks Rank: 3-Hold

Zacks Rank	Definition	Annualized Return
#1	Strong Buy	26.6%
#2	Buy	18.71%
#3	Hold	10.12%
#4	Sell	4.32%
#5	Strong Sell	2.16%
S&P	500	9.93%

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            Stock Activity
        
		Day Low - High
		34.63 - 35.16
	
		52wk Low - High
		26.26 - 35.78
	
		Previous Close
		34.40
	
		Avg. Volume
		45,368,016
	
		Industry
		COMP-SOFTWARE
	
		Market Cap
		287.28 B
	
		Div - Yield
		0.92 - 2.67
	
		Beta
		0.96
	
		P/E (F1)
		12.49
	
		Current Year Est.
		2.75
	
		Quarterly Earnings ESP 
		-1.33%
	
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                                                                        Annualized Return
                                                                    
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                                                                        Strong Buy
                                                                        26.6%
                                                                    
                                                                        #2
                                                                        Buy
                                                                        18.71%
                                                                    
                                                                        #3
                                                                        Hold
                                                                        10.12%
                                                                    
                                                                        #4
                                                                        Sell
                                                                        4.32%
                                                                    
                                                                        #5
                                                                        Strong Sell
                                                                        2.16%
                                                                    
                                                                        S&P
                                                                        500
                                                                        9.93%
                                                                    
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		174 out of 265
	
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                Key Earnings Data
            
                            P/E (F1)
                            12.49
                        
                            PEG Ratio
                            1.34
                        
                            Current Year Est.
                            2.75
                        
                            Current Quarter Estimate
                            0.75
                        
                            Most Accurate Estimate
                            0.74
                        
                            Earnings ESP 
                            -1.33%
                        
                            Next Earnings Report Date
                            07-18-2013
                        
                            EPS Last Year
                            2.79
                        
                            Expected Earnings Growth
                            9.30%
                        
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            Company Description
        
Microsoft Corporation develops, manufactures, licenses, sells, and supports software products. The Company operates in five segments: Windows & Windows Live Division, Server and Tools, Online Services Division, Microsoft Business Division, and Entertainment and Devices Division. Its products include operating systems for personal computers, servers, phones; server applications for distributed computing environments; productivity applications; business solution applications; desktop and server management tools; software development tools; video games, and online advertising. It also designs and sells hardware, including the Xbox 360 gaming and entertainment console, Kinect for Xbox 360, Xbox 360 accessories, and Microsoft PC hardware products. Microsoft Corporation is based in Redmond, Washington.   
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Earnings Estimates

	Current Qtr (06/2013)	Next Qtr (09/2013)	Current Year (06/2013)	Next Year (06/2014)
Average Estimate	0.75	0.68	2.75	3.08
Number of Estimates	18	15	20	21
Low Estimate	0.69	0.60	2.69	2.90
High Estimate	0.78	0.75	2.85	NA
Year Ago EPS	0.73	0.53	2.77	2.75
EPS Growth	2.36%	27.92%	-0.56%	11.85%

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Industry Analysis

Name	Symbol	Previous Close
MICROSOFT CORP	MSFT	34.40
ADVENT SOFTWARE	ADVS	32.85
ASPEN TECH INC	AZPN	29.26
PEGASYSTEMS INC	PEGA	31.52
SAP AG ADR	SAP	75.89
ACTUATE CORP	BIRT	6.73
CALLIDUS SOFTWR	CALD	6.14
DASSAULT SY-ADR	DASTY	126.50
DEALERTRACK HLD	TRAK	33.45
EPIQ SYS INC	EPIQ	12.99

Sector:Computer and Technology>> Industry:COMP-SOFTWARE

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Zacks Commentary

Technology Stock Roundup: Google Shows Mettle, Apple in Free-fall

Jun 17, 2013

Microsoft Partners Best Buy

Jun 17, 2013

Microsoft Office on iPhone

Jun 17, 2013

Yahoo Acquires Rondee

Jun 17, 2013

The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights: J. C. Penney, Best Buy, Wal-Mart Stores, Amazon.com and Microsoft

Jun 17, 2013

Is Store-in-Store the New Retail Mantra?

Jun 14, 2013

Will DRM Make It Tougher for XBox One?

Jun 14, 2013

Microsoft Expands MTC in Canada

Jun 13, 2013

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Financials

EPS TTM	2.79
Sales	73,723
Net Income	16,406
Price/Earnings	12.33
Price/Book	3.76
Price/Cash Flow	8.82
Price/Sales	3.78

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News

Twitch to Integrate Into Xbox One - Close-Up Media

Jun 18, 2013

10,000 Apple accounts subject to data requests - CNNMoney

Jun 17, 2013

50% Upside on This Semiconductor Giant - TheMotleyFool

Jun 17, 2013

Altran and Microsoft Present Flight Focus' Innovative Electronic Flight Bag Solution for Aircraft Connectivity - Pr Newswire

Jun 17, 2013

Altran and Microsoft Present Flight Focus' Innovative Electronic Flight Bag Solution for Aircraft Connectivity - Pr Newswire Europe

Jun 17, 2013

An Insider Bought 28,000 Shares of This Internet Company - TheMotleyFool

Jun 17, 2013

Apple Follows Facebook, Microsoft In Disclosures - Investors Business Daily

Jun 17, 2013

Apple Reports Up to 5,000 Government Requests for Data - TheMotleyFool

Jun 17, 2013

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Broker Recommendations

Current ABR	2.08
ABR (Last Week)	2.12
# of recs in ABR	31
Average Target Price	35.42
Industry Rank by ABR	174 out of 265
Rank in Industry	17 out of 77

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Day Low - High	34.63 - 35.16
52wk Low - High	26.26 - 35.78
Previous Close	34.40
Avg. Volume	45,368,016
Industry	COMP-SOFTWARE
Market Cap	287.28 B
Div - Yield	0.92 - 2.67
Beta	0.96
P/E (F1)	12.49
Current Year Est.	2.75
Quarterly Earnings ESP	-1.33%

P/E (F1)	12.49
PEG Ratio	1.34
Current Year Est.	2.75
Current Quarter Estimate	0.75
Most Accurate Estimate	0.74
Earnings ESP	-1.33%
Next Earnings Report Date	07-18-2013
EPS Last Year	2.79
Expected Earnings Growth	9.30%

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Microsoft Cp: (NASD: MSFT)

$35.00

0.60 (1.74%)

Volume 49,412,294

Jun 17 04:00 PM ET

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Sector:Computer and Technology>> Industry:COMP-SOFTWARE

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