LinkedIn might not be grabbing headlines like Microsoft’s flashy AI projects, but the professional network just hit a quiet victory. The platform’s Premium subscriptions crossed $2 billion in revenue over the past year, a record high, as shared by CEO Satya Nadella during Microsoft’s latest earnings call.
Overall, LinkedIn’s revenue grew 9% compared to the same period last year. But here’s the catch: the company stays quiet about its total earnings or how its different divisions—like job listings or ads—are performing. What we do know? Premium subscriptions made up about 1.7billionoftheestimated16.2 billion LinkedIn likely raked in this year. That’s roughly 12.5% of its total pie.
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While that’s solid, Microsoft’s AI ventures are sprinting ahead. Nadella mentioned AI services now bring in $13 billion annually—a jaw-dropping 175% jump from last year. LinkedIn’s growth, meanwhile, looks modest next to those numbers. The company predicts slower progress ahead, blaming struggles in its hiring-focused Talent Solutions division.
Still, hitting $2 billion with Premium subscriptions isn’t small. LinkedIn’s been quietly beefing up paid perks, like career coaching and LinkedIn Learning, to lure users. The result? Subscription revenue shot up 50% over two years.
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For now, LinkedIn keeps playing the steady sibling to Microsoft’s AI superstars. But with 1 billion users and counting, it’s clear the platform isn’t just a resume hub anymore—it’s a quiet cash machine.
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