Microsoft Reports Strong Q4 Earnings and Cloud Growth
Microsoft delivered strong financial results for its fourth quarter of fiscal year 2026, with revenue rising 18% to $90 billion. Adjusted earnings per share climbed by 23%, reaching $4.74 despite significant investments in artificial intelligence (AI). The company's cloud computing segment was a standout performer, growing sales by 27% and Azure revenue by 43%. Microsoft also reported an impressive cloud backlog of $678 billion as of June 30, indicating strong future demand. The AI-powered service Microsoft Copilot has gained traction with over 30 million paid seats. This growth suggests that rather than being replaced by AI, the company is leveraging it to enhance its offerings and customer productivity. Despite a post-earnings stock surge of 15%, Microsoft's shares are still down slightly year-to-date. Analysts remain optimistic about long-term potential due to strong cloud positioning, innovation capabilities, and robust free cash flow.
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