678 Billion Reasons to Invest in Microsoft Stock

Microsoft reported strong Q4 FY2026 earnings with 18% revenue growth to $90 billion and 23% EPS growth despite heavy AI investments. The company's cloud business was the standout performer with Azure revenue up 43% and a record $678 billion backlog, signaling sustained future demand. Microsoft 365 Copilot reached 30 million paid seats with subscription adds more than doubling quarter-over-quarter, demonstrating successful AI integration. Despite a 15% post-earnings stock surge, shares remain down 2% year-to-date, suggesting further upside potential.