Microsoft beats estimates, cloud growth strong, AI spend lower than expected

Microsoft reported quarterly results that beat consensus across revenue, earnings, and cloud growth, while AI-related capital expenditures came in below expectations. The stock rose in after-hours trading, signaling investor relief over cost discipline amid strong cloud demand. This is a continuation of the AI-driven growth narrative, with the lower AI spend reducing near-term margin pressure.

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