Priceline’s gross bookings grew by about 13% YoY during 4Q15. The strong international bookings drove its overall bookings and helped offset the weakness seen in the domestic bookings market.
Analyst estimates For 4Q15, analysts are estimating Priceline’s (PCLN) EBITDA (earnings before interest, tax, depreciation, and amortization) to grow by 5% to $749 million with an EBITDA margin of 38%. For fiscal 2015, its EBITDA is expected to grow by 7% to $3,695 million with an EBITDA margin of 40.3%, a decline as compared to 2014. […]
It is likely that Microsoft’s tablet and smartphone section will likely cause a dent in its margins. Earlier, Microsoft reported gross margins in the range of ~70–75%, which has come down to 64–65%.
In the first week of October 2014, Microsoft launched Windows 10, the newest version of its desktop operating system that will work across desktops, tablets, and phones. Microsoft aims to blur the lines between mobile and desktop operating systems.
Microsoft’s (MSFT) revenue subsegment comprised primarily of Microsoft Cloud and Office 365 grew at a phenomenal 50% rate on account of subscriber growth, lower base, and a higher premium mix of Office 465 offerings.
