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Microsoft Reports Strong Q1 2026 Results
Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) reported its fiscal Q1 2026 results on [insert date], showcasing significant growth driven primarily by its Azure cloud platform. The company reported total revenue of $77.7 billion, marking an 18% year-over-year increase, with adjusted earnings per share (EPS) of $4.13, surpassing analyst estimates of $75.3 billion in revenue and $3.67 in EPS.
Revenue from Azure surged by 40%, continuing a streak of nine consecutive quarters of at least 30% growth. The ‘intelligent cloud’ segment, which includes Azure, boosted revenue to $30.9 billion, a 28% year-over-year rise. Additionally, Microsoft announced that OpenAI has committed to an additional $250 billion in Azure services, solidifying Microsoft’s position in the AI domain.
Microsoft’s productivity and business processes segment, including Microsoft 365 and LinkedIn, saw a 17% revenue increase to $33 billion. The company projects its fiscal Q1 revenue to be between $79.5 billion to $80.6 billion, slightly above the consensus estimate of $79.95 billion.
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