Microsoft shares jump 9% on earnings and revenue beat, uplifting forecast
Publishing timestamp: 2025-04-30 16:00:01
Summary
Microsoft reported better-than-expected quarterly results, driven by its Azure cloud business, and issued strong guidance. The company's revenue and earnings exceeded expectations, with Azure growth outperforming analyst estimates. Microsoft's optimistic forecast provided relief to investors concerned about the impact of President Trump's tariffs on tech businesses. The company continues to invest heavily in AI infrastructure and saw improvements in non-AI Azure cloud execution. Overall, Microsoft's performance in the quarter was strong, leading to a rise in its shares.
Sentiment: POSITIVE
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Source: https://www.cnbc.com/2025/04/30/microsoft-msft-q3-earnings-report-2025.html