Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ: MSFT) beats Q4 FY2026 adjusted Non-GAAP EPS consensus of approx. USD 3.50 per share (~July 29, 2026, after market close, confirmed by Microsoft press release)
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Published on 24. July 2026
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Predicted for 29. July 2026
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Based on: Historical Cycle
Microsoft reports Q4 FY2026 results (~July 29, April–June 2026 quarter, fiscal year end June 30). Non-GAAP EPS consensus is approximately USD 3.50. Microsoft has beaten EPS consensus for at least 18 consecutive quarters. Azure Cloud continues to grow >35% YoY driven by AI workloads (OpenAI partnership, Copilot). Analog: Alphabet beat its consensus by 216% on July 22, 2026 (EPS $9.11 vs. $2.89 consensus), primarily via Google Cloud (+82%) and Anthropic stake. A similar AI-infrastructure tailwind supports Microsoft's Azure. No Polymarket contract identified for this specific event.
Data basis for this prediction
- Microsoft Q3 FY2026 Non-GAAP EPS: 3,46 USD — bestätigt (Microsoft IR, Jan–Mär 2026)
- Alphabet Q2 2026 EPS: 9,11 USD vs. 2,89 USD Konsens — Google Cloud +82% (9to5google, 22.7.2026)
- Microsoft: 18+ konsekutive Quartale mit EPS-Beat (historische Serie)
- Azure AI-Wachstum: >35% YoY durch OpenAI/Copilot-Nachfrage (CNBC, Q1 2026)
Note: This is an AI-generated statistical forecast for entertainment and information purposes. It does not constitute investment advice or a recommendation to buy or sell any financial instrument.
Verdict: Pending
This prediction is still open. It will be evaluated automatically against real-world sources after its due date.
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