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02 Jul 2026, 08:10 UTC · 3h ago
Microsoft's AI Discount Won't Last
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Seeking Alpha
02 Jul 2026, 08:10 UTC · 3h ago
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Microsoft's AI Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR) reached $37 billion, representing a 123% year-over-year increase. — Direct evidence of rapid AI monetization proves the commercial viability of generative AI investments.
+0.90Azure is guided to deliver approximately 40% constant-currency growth in the next quarter. — Strong forward guidance for the primary cloud engine suggests continued dominance and high demand for AI infrastructure.
+0.80Remaining Performance Obligations (RPO) surged 99% year-over-year to $627 billion. — A massive increase in committed future revenue provides high visibility into long-term growth and customer lock-in.
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The company reported massive RPO growth, strong AI monetization across multiple services, and high guidance for Azure growth.
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