On July 21, Microsoft
- Microsoft's Xbox 360 debuts this fall.
- Competitor Apple
(NASDAQ:AAPL) reported its earnings just over a week ago.
(Figures in millions, except per-share data)
Income Statement Highlights (What's this?)
| Avg. Est. | Q4 2005 | Q4 2004 | % Change | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sales | $10,171 | $10,161 | $9,292 | +9.4% |
| Net Profit | -- | $3,700 | $2,690 | +37.5% |
| EPS | $0.31 | $0.34 | $0.25 | +36.0% |
Margin Checkup (What's this?)
| Q4 2005 | Q4 2004 | % Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Margin | 86.12% | 84.06% | +2.06% |
| Op. Margin | 29.42% | 33.72% | -4.30% |
| Net Margin | 36.41% | 28.95% | +7.46% |
Balance Sheet Highlights (What's this?)
| Assets | Q4 2005 | Q4 2004 | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cash+ ST Invest. | $37,751 | $60,592 | -37.7% |
| Inventory | $491 | $421 | +16.6% |
| Accounts Rec. | $7,180 | $5,890 | +21.9% |
| Liabilities | Q4 2005 | Q4 2004 | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Long-Term Debt | $ - | $ - | N/A |
|
Accounts Pay. |
$2,086 | $1,717 | +21.5% |
Cash Flow Highlights (What's this?)
| Q4 2005 | Q4 2004 | % Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cash From Ops | $ 3,976 | $1,658 | +139.8% |
| Capital Expend. | $260 | $557 | -53.3% |
| Free Cash Flow | $3,716 | $1,101 | +237.5% |
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