Editing Microsoft Corporation (section)

=== Financial Performance: Resilience in a Changing Market   ===
Microsoft’s 2010 financial results highlighted its ability to navigate a dynamic market. The company reported revenue of $62.5 billion, a 7% increase from the previous year, driven by strong sales of Windows 7 and Microsoft Office.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.slideshare.net/fspeech6/microsoft-annual-report-2010 |quote=Microsoft's revenue for 2010 was $62.5 billion, a 7% increase compared to the previous fiscal year. }}</ref> Operating income surged by 18% to $24.1 billion, while diluted earnings per share jumped 30% to $2.10, reflecting improved profitability and operational efficiency.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.slideshare.net/fspeech6/microsoft-annual-report-2010 |quote=Microsoft's operating income for 2010 grew by 18% to $24.1 billion. }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.slideshare.net/fspeech6/microsoft-annual-report-2010 |quote=Diluted earnings per share for Microsoft in 2010 jumped 30% to $2.10. }}</ref>  

Despite a declining share in the consumer computing market—down from 95% in 2004 to 20% by 2012—Microsoft maintained its dominance in key areas.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.extremetech.com/computing/143277-microsofts-share-of-the-consumer-market-has-dropped-from-95-to-20-in-8-years |quote=Microsoft's share of the consumer computing market dropped from 95% in 2004 to 20% in 2012. }}</ref> Windows 7 saw its market share grow from 7.5% at the start of 2010 to nearly 20% by November, signalling successful adoption.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/greatspeculations/2010/12/10/at-110-billion-microsoft-windows-is-most-valuable-software-franchise/ |quote=Windows 7’s share of operating systems increased from 7.5% at the beginning of 2010 to nearly 20% in November 2010. }}</ref> Microsoft Office remained the global leader in office software, reinforcing its stronghold in productivity tools.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.statista.com/topics/823/microsoft/ |quote=Microsoft Office is the most commonly used office software worldwide. }}</ref> The company’s cash reserves, including cash equivalents and short-term investments, stood at $25.3 billion as of March 2009, providing a solid foundation for strategic investments.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/investor/earnings/FY-2009-Q3/total-cash.html |quote=Microsoft's cash, cash equivalents, and short-term investments totaled $25.3 billion as of March 31, 2009. }}</ref>