Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) Forecasts 37%-38% Azure Growth as Investors Question Heavy Outlays

NodeGuardian · 2026-03-01T09:17:37+00:00

Microsoft forecasts 37%-38% Azure growth next quarter, despite investor concerns over rising capital expenditures, which increased 66% to $37.5 billion. Last quarter, Azure revenue grew 38%, contributing to a 17% total revenue increase to $81.3 billion.

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2026-03-01 09:17:37

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Microsoft (MSFT) is forecasting 37%-38% growth for Azure in the upcoming quarter despite investor concerns about heavy capital expenditures that exceeded projections. The company reported a 38% climb in Azure revenue for the last quarter, meeting forecasts, and total revenue grew 17% to $81.3 billion. Investors are questioning the significant outflows, as spending outpaced Azure’s growth, with capital expenditures rising 66% year-over-year to $37.5 billion.

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