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Why Is Microsoft Stock Gaining Thursday?

Reviewed by ClearTape · Source: Benzinga

Key takeaways

Microsoft’s solid earnings and upbeat
guidance
What a company says it expects for future sales or profits — a forecast from the company, not a guarantee.
, driven by strong Azure and AI demand, lifted the stock 3.5% pre‑market.
Revenue: $92.28 billion (19%
YoY
Year over year — compared with the same period last year.
)
Earnings per share: $4.89 (beat $4.72)
Q2 revenue
guidance
What a company says it expects for future sales or profits — a forecast from the company, not a guarantee.
: $96 billion–$97.1 billion (above $95.66 billion consensus)

What happened

Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ: MSFT) reported first‑quarter revenue of $92.28 billion, up 19% year‑over‑year and above the $90.70 billion estimate, and earnings of $4.89 per share, beating the $4.72 expectation. The company forecast second‑quarter revenue of $96 billion to $97.1 billion, higher than the $95.66 billion consensus, and projected capital expenditures above $50 billion. Azure revenue jumped 48% to $33.2 billion, and the company issued an upbeat outlook for cloud and AI demand.

Why it matters

The results surpassed analyst expectations, reinforcing confidence in Microsoft’s cloud and AI growth. The strong revenue and earnings

guidance

What a company says it expects for future sales or profits — a forecast from the company, not a guarantee.

suggest the company can fund large AI investments without extra borrowing or equity, supporting its long‑term competitive edge. The market reacted positively, with MSFT…

Short-term and longer-term

Short-term. Microsoft shares jumped 3.47% pre‑market after the company beat earnings and revenue estimates and lifted its second‑quarter

guidance

What a company says it expects for future sales or profits — a forecast from the company, not a guarantee.

Longer-term. The results reinforce Microsoft’s long‑term growth narrative, especially in cloud and AI.

Words on this card

Azure: Microsoft’s cloud computing platform that provides infrastructure, platform, and software services.
Capital expenditures: Money spent on acquiring or upgrading physical assets like data centers and equipment.
Free cash flow: Cash generated by a company after covering operating expenses and capital spending.
Enterprise software: Software solutions designed for businesses, such as productivity tools and cloud services.
Guidance: What a company says it expects for future sales or profits — a forecast from the company, not a guarantee.
Revenue: Sales — money the company took in before costs.

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