This reassured investors and analysts alike that ongoing massive AI investments are effectively translating into tangible profits.Annual revenue increased 17.8% year-on-year to US$331.8 billion, driven by robust demand for Microsoft Azure services across geographies and customer segments as well as AI applications and services. Microsoft Cloud revenue grew 27% year-on-year to US$59.3 billion while its annual revenue exceeded US$214 billion. Operating income outpaced revenue growth, supported by ongoing efficiency gains notably in Azure and Microsoft 365 Commercial cloud. Microsoft added 31 and 88 new data centres during the quarter and in FY2026 respectively. The company also added another 1 GW of capacity and is on track to...