Bing, Surface Generate $2.3 Billion in Q2 For Microsoft
Here’s an interesting stat: Microsoft’s Bing and its Surface lineup contributed more than $2.3 billion of revenue for the company during its second quarter.
That’s a lot of money for a search engine not many took seriously when it debuted in 2009 and a product segment that Apple pioneered.
The company reported $25.7 billion in revenue, down 2% year-over-year. Net income in the period declined to $5 billion. Revenue in the More Personal Computing unit, including products like Windows, search, Xbox and devices, fell 4.7% to $12.7 billion, compared with the $12.4 billion estimate of five analysts.
