Business Quote by Steve Ballmer
“We've grown from 18% of the profits of the top 25 companies in our industry to 23% of the profits of the top 25 companies in our industry over the last five years. Profits are up over 70%, where the industry profit is up about 35%. Pretty good.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Microsoft Earnings Call, 2005
Company grew profit share from 18% to 23% of top 25, outpacing industry growth.
In simple terms: Company increased profit share faster than industry.
Key Takeaway
Focus on high‑margin products and market share.
Themes
business
growth
performance
Mood
optimistic
analytical
Type
financial
strategic
When to use this quote
- product development
- strategic acquisitions
- sales initiatives
Key Concepts
profit share
market positioning
Questions to Reflect On
- What drove the profit share increase?
- How can this growth be maintained?
A Different Perspective
Sustaining growth may require reinvestment.
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