
Microsoft reported adjusted earnings per share of $4.13, topping analyst estimates of $3.67, and revenue of $77.7 billion, ahead of the expected $75.38 billion. The company saw revenue climb 18% year-over-year, driven by cloud and AI growth. Microsoft’s forward guidance projects continued top-line growth fueled by its ongoing investments in AI infrastructure and cloud services.
Bullish
Azure and other cloud services revenue grew 40% year-over-year, and overall Microsoft Cloud revenue topped $49.1 billion, confirming ongoing leadership in enterprise cloud and AI adoption.
Bearish
Microsoft recorded a one-time $3.1 billion net income hit related to its OpenAI investment, underscoring cost risks in high-stakes AI partnerships.