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Chris Markoch

Why Microsoft’s Cloud Migrations Matter More Than Its AI Hype

The start of 2026 hasn't been kind to Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT). Despite delivering strong Q2 FY2026 earnings, the stock is down over 16% year-to-date (YTD).

Microsoft beat on the top and bottom lines, and the company’s cloud computing revenue came in at over $50 billion. But the conventional wisdom is that MSFT stock was priced for perfection. That’s putting the focus on the slight deceleration in the growth of its cloud platform.

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