Microsoft reports $33.7 billion in Q4 2019 revenue: Azure up 64%, Surface up 14%, and LinkedIn up 25%

Microsoft today reported earnings for its fourth fiscal quarter of 2019, including revenue of $33.7 billion, net income of $13.2 billion, and earnings per share of $1.71 (compared to revenue of $30.1 billion, net income of $8.9 billion, and earnings per share of $1.14 in Q4 2018). All three of the company’s operating groups saw year-over-year growth.

Analysts had expected Microsoft to earn $32.8 billion in revenue and report earnings per share of $1.08. The company thus handily beat expectations. The company’s stock was flat in regular trading, but up more than 2% in after-hours trading. Microsoft said it returned $7.7 billion to shareholders in the form of share repurchases and dividends during the quarter.