Company Introduction (Ticker: MSFT)

Last updated: 2024-04-25

Microsoft Corporation, traded under the stock ticker "MSFT", is a multinational technology company headquartered in Redmond, Washington. The company was founded by Bill Gates and Paul Allen in 1975 and has since grown into one of the world's most valuable companies. Microsoft specializes in the development, manufacturing, licensing, support, and selling of computer software, consumer electronics, personal computers, and related services. The company's best-known software products include the Microsoft Windows line of operating systems, the Microsoft Office suite, and the Internet Explorer and Edge web browsers. Its flagship hardware products are the Xbox video game consoles and the Microsoft Surface lineup of touchscreen personal computers. Microsoft also offers cloud-based solutions that provide customers with software, services, platforms, and content. The company provides solution support and consulting services, including long-term support services, such as training and certification to developers and information technology professionals on various Microsoft products. Microsoft operates through three business segments: Productivity and Business Processes, Intelligent Cloud, and More Personal Computing. The company has a global presence, with offices and operations in more than 190 countries worldwide. Microsoft's mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more.