Microsoft reports Azure cloud revenue growth above 40% YoY in its Q4 FY2026 results on July 29, 2026
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Published on 12. July 2026
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Predicted for 29. July 2026
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Based on: Historical Cycle
Azure grew 40% YoY in Q3 FY2026 (January–March 2026) — the fastest growth rate in over a year, driven by Azure OpenAI Service, Copilot integration, and enterprise AI workloads. The open prediction covers only adjusted EPS; Azure growth is predicted here separately as a new metric. For Q4 FY2026 (April–June 2026), demand for AI compute capacity (especially Microsoft's OpenAI partnership) may increase further; capacity constraints remain a risk. Growth >40% would imply acceleration or at least maintenance of the Q3 rate. Analyst consensus is currently around 38–41%.
Data basis for this prediction
- Microsoft Azure Q3 FY2026 (Jan–Mär 2026): +40 % YoY (Microsoft Earnings / AlphaStreet, 2026)
- Azure OpenAI Service AI-Run-Rate: 37 Mrd. USD annualisiert per Q3 FY2026 (Microsoft CFO Call)
- Microsoft Ergebnisdatum Q4 FY2026: 29. Juli 2026 (Yahoo Finance Earnings Calendar)
Verdict: Pending
This prediction is still open. It will be evaluated automatically against real-world sources after its due date.
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