Stratasys Earnings Breakdown: Microsoft and Makerbot

Stratasys had yet another record quarter, beating Wall Street estimates, and upping guidance once again. This quarter was especially interesting, as it is the first quarter since the company announced its intentions to acquire the consumer 3-D printing superstar Makerbot.

Courtesy of Makerbot

While the company did beat Wall Street estimates, investors could do well to focus on the underlying business. In the video below, Motley Fool Analyst Blake Bos covers the key areas investors need to focus on, one of which is Makerbot's exciting new deal with Microsoft. Be sure to check it out below.

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