Microsoft Stock 2026: Azure +43%, $678B Backlog — Is the AI Capex Boom Still Worth It?
Microsoft FY2026 revenue reached $331.8B, Azure grew 43% and commercial RPO hit $678B. The question for MSFT is whether AI capex can keep earning premium returns.
Microsoft FY2026 revenue reached $331.8B, Azure grew 43% and commercial RPO hit $678B. The question for MSFT is whether AI capex can keep earning premium returns.
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