Microsoft Intelligent Cloud (incl. Azure): Q4 FY2026 revenue growth above 33% year-over-year (reported July 29, 2026, after market close)
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Published on 25. July 2026
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Predicted for 29. July 2026
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Based on: Historical Cycle
Microsoft reports Q4 FY2026 on July 29, 2026. Intelligent Cloud posted ~$26.8B revenue in Q3 FY2026 (Jan–Mar 2026) at ~33–34% YoY growth. AI capacity expansions (Copilot, Azure OpenAI) drive further acceleration. Alphabet (Google Cloud) also beat expectations significantly in Q2 2026 (EPS $9.11, reported July 22). No Polymarket contract; analysis based on Azure growth trajectory. Complements the separate open MSFT EPS forecast (~$3.50).
Data basis for this prediction
- Microsoft IR: Q3 FY2026 Intelligent Cloud 26,8 Mrd. USD, Azure-Wachstum ~33–34% YoY (30.04.2026)
- CNBC: Microsoft Q4 FY2026 Earnings Call angekündigt 29. Juli 2026, 17:30 ET
- CNBC: Alphabet Q2 2026 EPS 9,11 USD (vs. 2,86 USD Konsens), Google Cloud stark (22.07.2026)
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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