Microsoft (MSFT) has reported its quarterly earnings for Q1 2026, delivering strong financial results that exceeded analyst expectations. The company announced revenue of $77.67 billion USD, surpassing projections and signaling robust business performance.
In terms of earnings per share (EPS), Microsoft reported $4.13 per share, outperforming 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 VP and CFO Amy Hood in the Microsoft Q1 2026 earnings report. “Continued strength in the Microsoft Cloud reflects the growing customer demand for our differentiated platform.”
A key highlight from the report was the Microsoft Cloud segment, which generated $49.1 billion in revenue—up 26 percent from the previous quarter. Cloud services such as Azure experienced an impressive 40 percent increase in revenue. However, this growth comes amid challenges, as the company recently faced a significant Azure outage earlier in the day.
Despite the positive earnings report, Microsoft’s stock closed the trading day at $541.55 per share, down $0.52. The stock continued to decline in after-hours trading, reflecting cautious investor sentiment following the outage.
Overall, Microsoft’s Q1 2026 results demonstrate strong momentum, particularly in its cloud division, positioning the company well for continued growth in the fiscal year.
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