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Windows Central
Windows Central
Technology
Sean Endicott

Everyone has an opinion on Microsoft’s spending, but the real story is what the numbers say about its position

The Microsoft Copilot app is being displayed on a smartphone, with the Microsoft logo visible in the background, in this photo illustration taken in Brussels, Belgium, on December 30, 2023.

Microsoft has shared an impressive earnings report for the financial quarter ending March 31, 2026. Despite Windows OEM, Devices, and Xbox content revenue declining, overall revenue still rose 18%. Microsoft Cloud revenue grew 29% to $54.5 billion, which helped drive the company’s results.

Here are the highlights from Microsoft’s FY26 Q3:

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