Microsoft (MSFT) has reported its quarterly earnings for Q1 2026, delivering impressive results that surpassed analyst expectations. The company posted a revenue figure of $77.67 billion USD, beating estimates across the board.
In terms of stock performance, Microsoft’s actual earnings per share (EPS) came in at $4.13, exceeding both the analyst consensus of $3.65 and the whisper estimate of $3.71.
“We delivered a strong start to the fiscal year, exceeding expectations across revenue, operating income, and earnings per share,” said Executive Vice President and CFO Amy Hood in the Q1 2026 earnings report. “Continued strength in the Microsoft Cloud reflects the growing customer demand for our differentiated platform.”
A key highlight was the Microsoft Cloud division, which generated $49.1 billion in revenue—up 26 percent from the previous quarter. Cloud services, including Azure, posted a remarkable 40 percent increase in revenue. This growth is notable despite a major Azure outage that occurred earlier today.
Microsoft (MSFT) closed the trading day at $541.55 per share, down $0.52. The stock continued to decline in after-hours trading.
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