Microsoft’s Azure business surpassed its July growth outlook on a constant-currency basis in the quarter ended Sept. 30, while the company’s total revenue rose 19% to $92.3 billion.
Azure revenue increased 48% in constant currency, compared with Microsoft’s forecast of roughly 45% for fiscal 2027’s first quarter. The measure removes exchange-rate changes, allowing a direct comparison with the company’s July Azure outlook. The results were also covered in an earlier report on Microsoft’s revenue and Azure growth.
Microsoft Cloud revenue reached $63.9 billion, an increase of 30%. Microsoft 365 commercial cloud revenue rose 17% on a reported basis.
Microsoft also reported operating income of $45.915 billion, up 21%. Net income under generally accepted accounting principles increased 32% to $36.629 billion, and diluted earnings per share rose 32% to $4.92. The company released its results Oct. 28.
