Select a Fortune 500 company. Pick a Fortune 500 company you will enjoy learning about their financial performance.
Research financial information and key performance indicators (KPIs) for the company. You may find this information on Yahoo! Finance®, in the University of Phoenix Library Finance Resources, or in other finance resources online. If you are unfamiliar with using Yahoo! Finance, the Yahoo! Finance Navigation Guide provides helpful information on finding KPIs for your company.
Your financial plan will need to include KPIs for your company. Create a 1- to 2-page outline or chart identifying KPIs and including the following:
The company and its ticker symbol
Cash flow from operations
Price-to-earnings ratio
Stock dividends and the yield, if any
Earnings per share ratio
Revenue estimates for the next 12 months
Revenue from the previous 3 years
Statement of cash flows and identification of net cash from operating, investing, and financing activities over the past 3 years
Average trade volume.
Current stock price, 52-week high, and 1-year estimated stock price
Analysts’ recommendations for the stock (buy, sell, or hold)
Market cap for the company
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|---|---|---| | 2022 | 23.95 | | 2021 | 32.98 | | 2020 | 37.43 |
Stock Dividends and the Yield, if any
Microsoft does not currently pay a stock dividend.
Earnings per Share Ratio
| Year | Earnings per Share (in USD) | |---|---|---| | 2022 | 9.50 | | 2021 | 8.93 | | 2020 | 5.92 |
Revenue Estimates for the Next 12 Months
Analysts estimate that Microsoft will generate $201.5 billion in revenue in the next 12 months.
Revenue from the Previous 3 Years
| Year | Revenue (in billions of USD) | |---|---|---| | 2022 | 191.50 | | 2021 | 168.05 | | 2020 | 143.02 |
Statement of Cash Flows and Identification of Net Cash from Operating, Investing, and Financing Activities over the Past 3 Years
Average Trade Volume
Microsoft's average trade volume is 49.6 million shares per day.
Current Stock Price, 52-Week High, and 1-Year Estimated Stock Price
Analysts’ Recommendations for the Stock (Buy, Sell, or Hold)
According to Bloomberg, 31 analysts rate Microsoft as a buy, 2 analysts rate it as a hold, and 0 analysts rate it as a sell.
Market Cap for the Company
Microsoft's market capitalization is $1.84 trillion.
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Conclusion
Microsoft is a large-cap technology company with a strong financial performance. The company has a healthy cash flow from operations, a reasonable P/E ratio, and a growing revenue stream. Analysts are generally bullish on Microsoft stock, and the company has a market capitalization of $1.84 trillion.
Sample Answer
Company: Microsoft Corporation (MSFT)
Ticker Symbol: MSFT
Cash Flow from Operations
| Year | Cash Flow from Operations (in billions of USD) | |---|---|---| | 2022 | 82.80 | | 2021 | 73.07 | | 2020 | 61.39 |
Price-to-Earnings Ratio (P/E Ratio)
| Year | P/E Ratio |