Microsoft Crushes Earnings Expectations with Strong Q4 2026 Report

Microsoft's (MSFT) latest earnings report has been released, showing a strong performance across various metrics. In Q4 2026, the company's EPS beat rate was +8.35%, with an average EPS surprise of $0.50 per share. This marks the company's fifth consecutive EPS beat.

The MSFT vs Market chart shows that Microsoft's 30-day return after each report has been consistently strong, ranging from +5% to +8.8%. In contrast, the S&P 500's returns have been more volatile, with some quarters showing losses.

Breaking down the EPS and revenue trends, we see that Microsoft has consistently beaten estimates across all four quarters of 2026. The company's Q4 2026 EPS estimate was $4.24, but it actually reported $4.74 per share (+11.81%). Revenue also exceeded expectations, with a +2.71% surprise.

Looking at the longer-term trends, Microsoft has shown steady growth in both EPS and revenue over the past year. The company's Q3 2026 EPS was $4.27, which beat estimates by +4.40%. Revenue was also up, with a +1.79% surprise.