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Apple Could Surpass Microsoft in Revenue for the First Time [Chart]

Posted July 19, 2010 at 1:38pm by iClarified · 8403 views
It's possible that Apple might have a shot to beat Microsoft in revenue for the first time in its history this quarter, according to Fortune.

Apple will report second quarter earnings on Tuesday, and Microsoft will follow on Thursday. Though Apple still has a ways to go to compete with Microsoft in terms of net income due to Microsoft's untouchable operating margin, many will be surprised to discover that Apple's revenues are close to surpassing Microsoft's. If it doesn't happen this week, it will almost certainly come in the next quarterly announcement.

Take a look at the charts below to see how Apple has been closing in on Microsoft.

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