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expectationsWritten by Anupam Nagar, ETMarkets.com|Jul 30, 2026, 12:29:22 PM IST1/5Microsoft Delivers Strong
QuarterMicrosoft topped Wall Street expectations for its fiscal fourth quarter, driven by robust Azure cloud growth and
accelerating AI adoption. Revenue, earnings and guidance all exceeded forecasts, reassuring investors that its massive
AI investments are beginning to generate meaningful returns. (Sources: Reuters, Barron's, The Wall Street
Journal)Agencies2/5Azure Outpaces EstimatesAzure revenue grew 43% year over year, beating analyst expectations, while
Microsoft forecast 45% Azure growth for the current quarter. Strong enterprise demand for AI-powered cloud services
helped Microsoft maintain its leadership in the cloud market despite intensifying competition.Reuters3/5AI Spending
Starts Paying OffDespite committing around $175 billion in capital spending for 2026, Microsoft said its AI investments
continue to generate healthy cash flows. The company also reported free cash flow above estimates, easing investor
concerns over the heavy costs of expanding AI infrastructure.IANS4/5Copilot Adoption AcceleratesMicrosoft said paid
Microsoft 365 Copilot users have surpassed 30 million, highlighting growing enterprise adoption of its AI productivity
tools. The rapid uptake strengthens confidence that AI software is becoming an important revenue driver alongside cloud
services.AP5/5Shares Jump On Optimistic OutlookMicrosoft projected first-quarter fiscal 2027 revenue above Wall Street
expectations, supported by continued cloud momentum and AI demand. Investors welcomed the upbeat outlook, sending the
stock sharply higher in after-hours trading following the earnings release.ANIRead more onMicrosoftMicrosoft earningsQ4
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