Microsoft Azure Revenue Surges 48% to $33.2B as AI Demand Outpaces Infrastructure Buildout
Microsoft Azure delivered $33.2 billion in quarterly revenue, up 48% year-over-year, surpassing Wall Street expectations as AI demand continues to outstrip the company's ability to bring new data center capacity online. The strong performance comes as Microsoft's capital expenditures hit $45.2 billion in the quarter, part of a broader industry trend seeing tech giants collectively spend over $700 billion on AI infrastructure in 2026.