Microsoft Restructures Financial Reporting Segments to Reflect AI-Driven Business Shifts
Microsoft announced a restructuring of its financial reporting segments, effective fiscal year 2027. The company is consolidating three existing operating segments into two new ones: Agents and Infra, which includes Azure cloud infrastructure and productivity tools; and Devices and Consumer, covering search advertising, Xbox, Windows licenses, and device sales. This shift reflects the growing influence of artificial intelligence on Microsoft's operations and product integration. The restructuring also marks a change in how Microsoft reports revenue from its Azure services. The company will now disclose quarterly Azure figures under a narrower definition that excludes certain cloud offerings like GitHub and healthcare solutions. In the June quarter, Azure revenue grew 42% to $29.42 billion, representing about one-third of total revenue. Microsoft provided updated financial guidance for fiscal year 2027, projecting strong growth in both new segments while maintaining its overall revenue outlook unchanged.
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