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Microsoft says Azure revenue topped $100B in fiscal 2026

Microsoft says Azure revenue topped $100B in fiscal 2026
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Microsoft said Azure revenue topped $100 billion in fiscal 2026.

Why it matters: The results give Wall Street a fresh read on enterprise cloud demand, AI monetization and Microsoft’s capex discipline. They also show whether customers are still funding big infrastructure builds and paying for AI tools.

  • Microsoft reported fiscal fourth-quarter revenue of $90.0 billion for April-June 2026, above analyst expectations of about $87.6 billion.
  • Microsoft Cloud revenue reached $59.3 billion, up 27% year over year, while Azure and other cloud services revenue grew 43%.
  • CEO Satya Nadella said Azure revenue surpassed $100 billion for the first time in fiscal 2026, and Microsoft 365 Copilot topped 30 million paid seats.
  • Microsoft said capital expenditures were $41 billion in the quarter and reaffirmed its 2026 spending plans.

Microsoft's latest quarter reinforced its role as a bellwether for enterprise software, cloud infrastructure and AI monetization. The company said fiscal fourth-quarter revenue reached $90.0 billion in the April-June 2026 period, above analyst expectations of about $87.6 billion, according to AP.

Microsoft also said Microsoft Cloud revenue rose to $59.3 billion, up 27% from a year earlier. Azure and other cloud services revenue grew 43% in the quarter, AP reported.

CEO Satya Nadella said Azure revenue surpassed $100 billion for the first time in fiscal 2026, and Microsoft 365 Copilot reached more than 30 million paid seats. Microsoft said capital expenditures totaled $41 billion and reaffirmed its 2026 spending outlook.

Axios reported that Microsoft also recorded a $3.2 billion gain from its stake in Anthropic, and that the company forecast current-quarter revenue of roughly $89.85 billion to $90.95 billion. Axios

By the numbers

  • $90.0 billion - Microsoft fiscal fourth-quarter revenue, above the roughly $87.6 billion analyst estimate.
  • 59.3 billion - Microsoft Cloud revenue, up 27% year over year.
  • $41 billion - Quarterly capital expenditures, with 2026 spending plans reaffirmed.

Yes, but: The Azure milestone is a cumulative fiscal-year revenue figure, not a new annual run-rate or a standalone quarterly number.

What's next: Microsoft said it expects current-quarter revenue of about $89.85 billion to $90.95 billion.

Based on reporting from

  • AP News

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