Windows 10 usage helps propel positive search advertising revenue, up 18% for FY16 Q3

Kit McDonald

Man on computer using Windows 10, Edge

Revenue from its More Personal Computing division increased 1% in FY16 Q3 due largely to search advertising. Gross margin dollars increased 2% (up 6% CC) due to search and Surface (which had a significant impact on the quarterly reports).

Search advertising revenue has increased 18% this quarter.
Search advertising revenue has increased 18% this quarter.

Even with the increase of 18%, we can see a pattern trickling down from last fiscal year’s reports. We’ll be keeping an eye on things going forward to see if Microsoft can continue growing in the lucrative search advertising business.