Microsoft reported stronger-than-expected results for its fourth fiscal quarter, with investors closely watching whether the company’s heavy spending on data centers is translating into returns. The company posted earnings per share of $4.81, above both $3.65 a year earlier and Wall Street’s $4.24 estimate. Revenue reached $90 billion, beating the expected $87.6 billion and rising 18% from a year earlier.
Azure remained one of the key metrics in focus, given its role as a readout on broader AI demand. CEO Satya Nadella said Azure revenue surpassed $100 billion for the first time, while paid seats for Microsoft 365 Copilot exceeded 30 million. For the fourth quarter alone, Azure cloud revenue came in at $39.3 billion, with growth of 43%, above the expected 40%.
Following the earnings release, Microsoft shares rose as much as 4% in after-hours trading. Even so, the stock is still down about 18% so far this year.
Microsoft (MSFT.O) reported fourth-quarter results that topped expectations, driven by solid cloud growth and an increase in paid AI users, while investors remained focused on whether the company’s data center spending is generating returns.
The company posted earnings per share of $4.81 for the quarter, above $3.65 in the same period last year and ahead of Wall Street expectations of $4.24. Quarterly revenue reached $90 billion, topping the expected $87.6 billion and rising 18% year over year.
Azure stays at the center of investor attention
Azure remained one of the most closely watched indicators for investors and is seen as a gauge of overall AI demand. Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella said, “Azure revenue surpassed $100 billion for the first time, and Microsoft 365 Copilot paid seats exceeded 30 million, reflecting that customers trust us to help drive their AI transformation.”
For the fourth fiscal quarter, Microsoft’s Azure cloud business generated $39.3 billion in revenue, with growth of 43%, above the expected 40%.
Shares climbed in after-hours trading
Microsoft shares rose as much as 4% in after-hours trading after the results were released. Even so, the stock has fallen about 18% so far this year.
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