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Microsoft Q4 Revenue Tops; Azure Surges Past $100B in Annual Revenue

Jul 30, 2026, 8:31 AM EDT3 sourcesAI-analyzed
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Stronger-than-expected Q4 results, robust Azure growth, and the >$100B annual Azure milestone likely support near-term multiple expansion and positive earnings trajectory expectations for MSFT; Nebius’ move reinforces interest in AI compute ecosystems, indirectly aiding MSFT.

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Microsoft reported fiscal Q4 revenue of $90.01B, up 18% YoY and above consensus, with cloud revenue rising 27% to $59.3B and Azure+Other up 43%. Azure crossed $100B in annual revenue for FY2026, signaling persistent AI-cloud demand. Nebius NBIS rose on the cloud-strength backdrop, underscoring broader AI compute demand accompanying MSFT's growth.

  • MSFT Q4 revenue $90.01B, +18% YoY, above estimates.
  • Cloud revenue $59.3B, +27% YoY; Azure+Other up 43%.
  • Azure annual revenue >$100B for FY2026; +41% YoY.
  • Nebius NBIS stock jumps amid cloud demand backdrop; MSFT remains core driver.

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