Microsoft Reports Strong Q3 Earnings but Shares Fall Amid Increased AI Spending Forecast

Microsoft reported Q3 earnings that exceeded forecasts, with AI revenue reaching a $37 billion annual run rate. However, shares fell as the company announced a significant increase in AI spending, projecting $190 billion in capital expenditures for 2026. Despite strong financial results, the stock dropped over 5% due to concerns about capacity constraints and high spending.

By Daniel Howley · Technology Editor Updated Thu, April 30, 2026 at 5:36 PM GMT+3 2 min read · Yahoo Finance ·

Microsoft Reports Strong Q3 Earnings but Shares Fall Amid Increased AI Spending Forecast

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