Microsoft’s fourth-quarter earnings exceeded analyst expectations, driven by strong cloud growth and higher-than-forecast revenue.
Microsoft reported fourth-quarter earnings per share of $4.81, above the estimated $4.25, while adjusted EPS reached $4.74. Revenue hit $90.01 billion, surpassing the $87.72 billion forecast, with operating income at $40.60 billion, ahead of the $39.02 billion estimate.
Cloud revenue totaled $59.3 billion, slightly above the $58.71 billion expectation, while Intelligent Cloud revenue reached $39.31 billion, exceeding the $38.17 billion estimate. Azure and other cloud services revenue, excluding foreign exchange impacts, grew 43%, outpacing the 39.6% estimate.
The results reflect continued demand for Microsoft’s cloud and enterprise services, reinforcing its position in the sector.