Big Tech’s Blue Pill: Microsoft’s Results Stimulate AI Stocks Surge

Microsoft's stellar earnings delivered a Viagra-like push to AI stock enthusiasm, with its share price erected 7% after hours to $422.68 from a previous close of $394.04!

The company reported $70.1 billion in revenue, up 13% year-over-year, and an EPS of $3.46, exceeding expectations. Azure’s cloud services excelled, growing 33%—surpassing the 29% forecast—with AI contributing 16% of that growth. Microsoft’s AI integration, fueled by its OpenAI partnership, into products like Office, underscores booming AI demand, electrifying investor confidence in AI-related stocks.

The Productivity and Business Processes segment rose 10% to $29.9 billion, with AI-driven tools like Copilot boosting per-user revenue. Despite economic concerns, Microsoft’s stock climbed, signaling a potential rally for AI stocks. CEO Nadella highlighted AI and cloud as vital for business growth, while the addition of 10 global data centers shows commitment to AI infrastructure. However, capital spending dipped to $21.4 billion, reflecting strategic caution.

CFO Hood’s positive Q4 outlook, projecting 34-35% Azure growth, further fuels AI stock momentum. With capital expenditure growth slowing post-FY2025, Microsoft’s rising free cash flow in FY2026 could drive its share price higher and propel AI stocks, positioning the sector for a dynamic surge.

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