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Microsoft (MSFT) will release its first-quarter earnings for fiscal 2026 on Oct. 29. The tech giant has been consistently delivering solid growth, driven by strong demand for its productivity suite, artificial intelligence (AI) offerings, and cloud solutions. Despite these tailwinds, the stock’s recent price action has been underwhelming. While MSFT shares are up roughly 29% so far this year, they’ve managed just a modest 5.8% gain over the last three months.
The upcoming earnings report is expected to reflect continued strength across Microsoft’s business units, particularly in Azure and its AI-driven offerings. Last quarter, the company’s cloud revenue growth and integration of AI features into its products supported its growth. That momentum is unlikely to fade in Q1. However, the real question is whether investors will see enough in the numbers to push the stock higher.