Microsoft Q4 revenue beats estimates on cloud growth
MSFT•Cloud growth drove results
Microsoft Cloud revenue rose 27% year-over-year, with Azure and other cloud services revenue up 43%.
Microsoft 365 Copilot reached over 30 million paid seats, reflecting customer demand for AI-powered solutions, according to CEO Satya Nadella.
Revenue and earnings beat expectations
Microsoft's Q4 revenue rose 18%, beating analyst expectations. Adjusted EPS for Q4 rose 23% year-over-year.
Results were boosted by a $3.2 billion Anthropic gain and lower retirement expenses, partly offset by Xbox charges.
Weakness in personal computing and outlook
More Personal Computing revenue fell 4% as Windows OEM, Devices, and Xbox content and services revenue declined.
Microsoft did not provide specific guidance in the press release.
