Microsoft Corporation Earnings: Mark Your Calendar

Earnings season will kick into high gear next month. With major market indices hitting new highs recently, expectations are high. The pressure is particularly significant for Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT). The tech giant's stock has soared to new highs recently, with shares up 21% year to date. The stock's rise has easily outpaced the S&P 500's 12% gain during this same period.

Microsoft has put a date on its fiscal 2018 first-quarter earnings release, scheduling the report for Oct. 26. With Microsoft's next quarterly financial results on the horizon, let's take an early look at some of the key areas to watch when the software giant reports results.

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