Microsoft beats on cloud but cuts capex forecast on AI delays

· Finance · United States

Microsoft reported quarterly revenue up 19% to $92.3 billion, beating expectations on earnings and revenue as Azure revenue grew 48%, and its stock rose 4%. But the company cut its capital-expenditure forecast, with CFO Amy Hood citing delays in third-party capacity, as Wall Street scrutinizes returns on AI spending. The mix of strong cloud growth and slower infrastructure buildout frames the debate over whether AI investment is paying off.

Why it matters：Microsoft's capex cut shows that AI infrastructure buildout can be constrained by supply delays, a signal for cloud customers and investors gauging the payoff of the AI boom.

Key points

  • Revenue rose 19% to $92.3 billion
  • Azure revenue grew 48%
  • CFO cited delays in third-party capacity

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