Overview
- Microsoft reported Q3 FY2025 revenue of $70.1 billion, up 13% year-on-year, and net profit of $25.8 billion, a rise of 18%.
- Azure cloud platform revenues grew 33%, with nearly half of the growth attributed to AI services, highlighting the company's strategic focus on AI integration.
- Capital expenditures fell to $21.4 billion, marking the first quarterly decline in over two years, reflecting prudent investment management.
- The company issued optimistic Q4 revenue guidance of up to $74.25 billion, surpassing the $64.7 billion recorded in the same period last year.
- Microsoft's stock surged 6.93% in after-hours trading, boosting its market capitalization to $2.9 trillion, solidifying its position as the world's second-most valuable company.