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14 Jun 2026, 19:17 UTC · 1h ago
The Better AI Cloud Stock: Microsoft or Amazon?
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Microsoft's AI business has reached an annual run rate of $37 billion, representing a 123% increase. — Rapid triple-digit growth in a core AI business line provides concrete evidence of monetization and justifies high valuation multiples.
+0.80Microsoft and Amazon plan to spend nearly $400 billion combined on capital expenditures this year, primarily for AI data centers. — Massive CapEx indicates strong confidence in AI demand but also raises risks regarding future margins and return on investment.
+0.60Azure revenue grew 40% year-over-year, while AWS revenue grew 28% in its most recent quarter. — Direct cloud growth comparisons show Microsoft currently maintaining a growth edge over its primary competitor.
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AWS is showing a trend of acceleration, with growth rising from 20% to 24% and most recently to 28%. — Acceleration in a massive base business suggests a recovery or new growth cycle for Amazon's primary profit driver.
+0.40Microsoft's deal with OpenAI changed in April, ending Microsoft's exclusive access to OpenAI's technology. — Loss of exclusivity reduces Microsoft's competitive moat regarding the most prominent LLM technology.
-0.30Which stocks this story touches
AWS is showing meaningful growth acceleration, reaching its fastest growth rate in 15 quarters.
Strong Azure cloud growth, increasing AI revenue run rate, and an attractive valuation despite high capital expenditures.
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