Microsoft Q4 Revenue Surges 17.7%, Driven by Azure Cloud Growth
Microsoft's Q4 revenue rose 17.7% year-over-year to $90.01 billion, driven by a 43% increase in its Azure cloud segment.
The company is shifting to hybrid per-seat and usage-based pricing to better monetize AI workflows beyond traditional enterprise limits.
Price hikes in Microsoft's commercial software suite and expanded Copilot seats are expected to boost operating margins through FY2027.