NASDAQ$MSFT
Microsoft · Q2 2020 earnings
Q2 2020 earnings · · Investor relations
Briefing
Microsoft's Q2 2020 financial results were announced, showcasing growth across various segments.
Microsoft reported a strong second quarter with revenue of $36.9 billion, a 14% increase year-over-year. Operating income grew by 35% to $13.9 billion, and net income increased by 38% to $11.6 billion. Diluted earnings per share rose by 40% to $1.51.
- Revenue increased by 14% to $36.9 billion.
- Operating income increased by 35% to $13.9 billion.
- Net income increased by 38% to $11.6 billion.
- Diluted earnings per share increased by 40% to $1.51.
Headline financials
Revenue & EPS history
Microsoft · Revenue · Quarterly
$36.9B
Revenue by segment
Microsoft · $82.9B total across 3 segments · Q3 2026
- Productivity and Business Processes$35B—42.2%
- Intelligent Cloud$34.7B—41.9%
- More Personal Computing$13.2B—15.9%
Forward guidance
Microsoft will provide forward-looking guidance in connection with this quarterly earnings announcement on its earnings conference call and webcast.
Historical earnings impact
How earnings announcements have historically affected this stock's price.
Avg. return before/after earnings
Based on 20 quarterly earnings reports · overlaid with Q2 2020
+0.8%
Avg return
Earnings day
+0.6%
Avg return
5 days after
+1.9%
Avg return
30 days after
63%
47 / 75 earnings
Positive
+12.0%
Q1 2016
Best reaction
-12.1%
Q4 2013
Worst reaction
| Quarter | Report date | Reaction (Day 0) | +5 days | +30 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q3 2026 | -0.0% | -3.1% | +6.0% | |
| Q2 2026 | -5.0% | -14.6% | -18.5% | |
| Q1 2026 | +0.2% | -5.0% | -9.1% | |
| Q4 2025 | -2.8% | +2.8% | -1.3% | |
| Q3 2025 | +7.6% | +9.6% | +16.5% | |
| Q2 2025 | -6.2% | -6.8% | -10.3% | |
| Q1 2025 | -5.9% | -5.4% | -2.0% | |
| Q4 2024 | -2.0% | -4.3% | -3.2% | |
| Q3 2024 | -0.7% | -4.8% | +5.2% | |
| Q2 2024 | -3.0% | +0.4% | +1.0% | |
| Q1 2024 | +3.4% | +0.1% | +14.7% | |
| Q4 2023 | -2.1% | -2.0% | -7.3% | |
| Q3 2023 | +4.8% | +9.0% | +15.7% | |
| Q2 2023 | -0.8% | +2.3% | +5.0% | |
| Q1 2023 | -6.4% | -4.6% | +0.1% | |
| Q4 2022 | +3.8% | +8.5% | +7.7% | |
| Q3 2022 | +0.9% | -1.1% | -5.3% | |
| Q2 2022 | +0.1% | +4.0% | -0.6% | |
| Q1 2022 | +4.9% | +7.6% | +9.7% | |
| Q4 2021 | -1.0% | -1.4% | +3.5% | |
| Q3 2021 | -2.7% | -3.6% | -4.7% | |
| Q2 2021 | +1.5% | +1.1% | -0.2% | |
| Q1 2021 | -3.5% | -3.6% | +1.8% | |
| Q4 2020 | -3.0% | -2.3% | +2.0% | |
| Q3 2020 | +5.5% | +5.3% | +7.9% | |
| Q2 2020 | +4.4% | +5.4% | -2.1% | |
| Q1 2020 | +2.6% | +5.7% | +9.7% | |
| Q4 2019 | +0.3% | +2.2% | -0.1% | |
| Q3 2019 | +3.0% | +3.5% | +0.6% | |
| Q2 2019 | +1.4% | +2.7% | +9.3% | |
| Q1 2019 | +0.2% | -3.9% | -4.7% | |
| Q4 2018 | +1.1% | +2.4% | +2.3% | |
| Q3 2018 | +3.8% | +2.9% | +6.6% | |
| Q2 2018 | +1.6% | -5.1% | +0.3% | |
| Q1 2018 | +6.6% | +5.8% | +5.9% | |
| Q4 2017 | -0.1% | +0.4% | -1.9% | |
| Q3 2017 | +0.9% | +2.2% | +3.1% | |
| Q2 2017 | +3.3% | +1.5% | +1.5% | |
| Q1 2017 | +3.7% | +6.0% | +4.9% | |
| Q4 2016 | +3.6% | +4.8% | +6.7% | |
| Q3 2016 | -6.9% | — | — | |
| Q2 2016 | +7.6% | — | — | |
| Q1 2016 | +12.0% | — | — | |
| Q4 2015 | -2.9% | — | — | |
| Q3 2015 | +11.4% | — | — | |
| Q2 2015 | -9.6% | — | — | |
| Q1 2015 | +3.9% | — | — | |
| Q4 2014 | +0.1% | — | — | |
| Q3 2014 | +0.6% | — | — | |
| Q2 2014 | +2.4% | — | — | |
| Q1 2014 | +5.8% | — | — | |
| Q4 2013 | -12.1% | — | — | |
| Q3 2013 | +3.3% | — | — | |
| Q2 2013 | +1.0% | — | — | |
| Q1 2013 | -3.2% | — | — | |
| Q4 2012 | -1.1% | — | — | |
| Q3 2012 | +4.1% | — | — | |
| Q2 2012 | +5.2% | — | — | |
| Q1 2012 | +0.1% | — | — | |
| Q4 2011 | +0.3% | — | — | |
| Q3 2011 | -1.7% | — | — | |
| Q2 2011 | -3.6% | — | — | |
| Q1 2011 | +2.3% | — | — | |
| Q1 2008 | +1.2% | — | — | |
| Q2 2008 | +1.2% | — | — | |
| Q4 2008 | +1.2% | — | — | |
| Q3 2008 | +1.2% | — | — | |
| Q4 2010 | +1.2% | — | — | |
| Q3 2009 | -1.2% | — | — | |
| Q3 2010 | -1.2% | — | — | |
| Q2 2010 | -5.0% | — | — | |
| Q2 2009 | -5.0% | — | — | |
| Q4 2009 | +7.9% | — | — | |
| Q1 2010 | +7.9% | — | — | |
| Q1 2009 | +7.9% | — | — |
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