NASDAQ$MSFT
Microsoft · Q3 2026 earnings
Q3 2026 earnings · · After market close · Investor relations
Briefing
Microsoft reported fiscal Q3 2026 revenue of $82.9B (+18% YoY) and diluted EPS of $4.27, with Microsoft Cloud up 29% and AI revenue run rate above $37B.
For the quarter ended March 31, 2026, Microsoft revenue was $82.9 billion, up 18% year over year (15% in constant currency). Operating income increased 20% to $38.4 billion. GAAP net income was $31.8 billion and diluted EPS was $4.27 (+23% YoY); non-GAAP EPS was also $4.27 (+21% in constant currency) after minimal OpenAI investment impact. Microsoft Cloud revenue reached $54.5 billion (+29%), commercial remaining performance obligation grew 99% to $627 billion, and the AI business surpassed a $37 billion annual revenue run rate (+123% YoY). The company returned $10.2 billion to shareholders via dividends and repurchases.
- Revenue of $82.9B (+18% YoY) with operating income of $38.4B (+20%) exceeded expectations.
- Microsoft Cloud revenue of $54.5B (+29%); commercial RPO up 99% to $627B.
- Intelligent Cloud revenue of $34.7B (+30%) with Azure and other cloud services up 40% (+39% CC).
- AI business annual revenue run rate exceeded $37B, up 123% year over year.
- Returned $10.2B to shareholders in dividends and share repurchases during the quarter.
Headline financials
Revenue & EPS history
Microsoft · Revenue · Quarterly
$82.9B
Revenue by segment
Microsoft · $82.9B total across 3 segments · Q3 2026
- Productivity and Business Processes$35B—42.2%
- Intelligent Cloud$34.7B—41.9%
- More Personal Computing$13.2B—15.9%
Forward guidance
Microsoft stated it will provide forward-looking guidance on the earnings conference call rather than in the press release. Near-term demand indicators include Azure growth of 40%, Microsoft 365 Commercial cloud up 19%, and commercial RPO of $627B (+99% YoY).
Tailwinds
- Commercial RPO of $627B (+99% YoY) signals strong contracted cloud and AI demand.
- AI revenue run rate above $37B (+123% YoY) with Azure growing 40%.
- Dynamics 365 revenue up 22% and Microsoft 365 Consumer cloud up 33%.
- $10.2B returned to shareholders in the quarter.
Headwinds
- More Personal Computing revenue declined 1% YoY with Xbox content and services down 5%.
- Windows OEM and Devices revenue decreased 2% YoY.
- Management noted FX and OpenAI investment volatility can affect reported net income comparisons.
Historical earnings impact
How earnings announcements have historically affected this stock's price.
Avg. return before/after earnings
Based on 20 quarterly earnings reports · overlaid with Q3 2026
+0.8%
Avg return
Earnings day
+0.6%
Avg return
5 days after
+1.9%
Avg return
30 days after
63%
47 / 75 earnings
Positive
+12.0%
Q1 2016
Best reaction
-12.1%
Q4 2013
Worst reaction
| Quarter | Report date | Reaction (Day 0) | +5 days | +30 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q3 2026 | -0.0% | -3.1% | +6.0% | |
| Q2 2026 | -5.0% | -14.6% | -18.5% | |
| Q1 2026 | +0.2% | -5.0% | -9.1% | |
| Q4 2025 | -2.8% | +2.8% | -1.3% | |
| Q3 2025 | +7.6% | +9.6% | +16.5% | |
| Q2 2025 | -6.2% | -6.8% | -10.3% | |
| Q1 2025 | -5.9% | -5.4% | -2.0% | |
| Q4 2024 | -2.0% | -4.3% | -3.2% | |
| Q3 2024 | -0.7% | -4.8% | +5.2% | |
| Q2 2024 | -3.0% | +0.4% | +1.0% | |
| Q1 2024 | +3.4% | +0.1% | +14.7% | |
| Q4 2023 | -2.1% | -2.0% | -7.3% | |
| Q3 2023 | +4.8% | +9.0% | +15.7% | |
| Q2 2023 | -0.8% | +2.3% | +5.0% | |
| Q1 2023 | -6.4% | -4.6% | +0.1% | |
| Q4 2022 | +3.8% | +8.5% | +7.7% | |
| Q3 2022 | +0.9% | -1.1% | -5.3% | |
| Q2 2022 | +0.1% | +4.0% | -0.6% | |
| Q1 2022 | +4.9% | +7.6% | +9.7% | |
| Q4 2021 | -1.0% | -1.4% | +3.5% | |
| Q3 2021 | -2.7% | -3.6% | -4.7% | |
| Q2 2021 | +1.5% | +1.1% | -0.2% | |
| Q1 2021 | -3.5% | -3.6% | +1.8% | |
| Q4 2020 | -3.0% | -2.3% | +2.0% | |
| Q3 2020 | +5.5% | +5.3% | +7.9% | |
| Q2 2020 | +4.4% | +5.4% | -2.1% | |
| Q1 2020 | +2.6% | +5.7% | +9.7% | |
| Q4 2019 | +0.3% | +2.2% | -0.1% | |
| Q3 2019 | +3.0% | +3.5% | +0.6% | |
| Q2 2019 | +1.4% | +2.7% | +9.3% | |
| Q1 2019 | +0.2% | -3.9% | -4.7% | |
| Q4 2018 | +1.1% | +2.4% | +2.3% | |
| Q3 2018 | +3.8% | +2.9% | +6.6% | |
| Q2 2018 | +1.6% | -5.1% | +0.3% | |
| Q1 2018 | +6.6% | +5.8% | +5.9% | |
| Q4 2017 | -0.1% | +0.4% | -1.9% | |
| Q3 2017 | +0.9% | +2.2% | +3.1% | |
| Q2 2017 | +3.3% | +1.5% | +1.5% | |
| Q1 2017 | +3.7% | +6.0% | +4.9% | |
| Q4 2016 | +3.6% | +4.8% | +6.7% | |
| Q3 2016 | -6.9% | — | — | |
| Q2 2016 | +7.6% | — | — | |
| Q1 2016 | +12.0% | — | — | |
| Q4 2015 | -2.9% | — | — | |
| Q3 2015 | +11.4% | — | — | |
| Q2 2015 | -9.6% | — | — | |
| Q1 2015 | +3.9% | — | — | |
| Q4 2014 | +0.1% | — | — | |
| Q3 2014 | +0.6% | — | — | |
| Q2 2014 | +2.4% | — | — | |
| Q1 2014 | +5.8% | — | — | |
| Q4 2013 | -12.1% | — | — | |
| Q3 2013 | +3.3% | — | — | |
| Q2 2013 | +1.0% | — | — | |
| Q1 2013 | -3.2% | — | — | |
| Q4 2012 | -1.1% | — | — | |
| Q3 2012 | +4.1% | — | — | |
| Q2 2012 | +5.2% | — | — | |
| Q1 2012 | +0.1% | — | — | |
| Q4 2011 | +0.3% | — | — | |
| Q3 2011 | -1.7% | — | — | |
| Q2 2011 | -3.6% | — | — | |
| Q1 2011 | +2.3% | — | — | |
| Q1 2008 | +1.2% | — | — | |
| Q2 2008 | +1.2% | — | — | |
| Q4 2008 | +1.2% | — | — | |
| Q3 2008 | +1.2% | — | — | |
| Q4 2010 | +1.2% | — | — | |
| Q3 2009 | -1.2% | — | — | |
| Q3 2010 | -1.2% | — | — | |
| Q2 2010 | -5.0% | — | — | |
| Q2 2009 | -5.0% | — | — | |
| Q4 2009 | +7.9% | — | — | |
| Q1 2010 | +7.9% | — | — | |
| Q1 2009 | +7.9% | — | — |
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