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Azure Just Crossed $100 Billion a Year — and Microsoft Still Beat by $2.4 Billion
Ruslan Averin on August 4: Microsoft posted $90.01B in revenue against $87.62B expected, Azure grew 43% and passed $100B annually. The capex is the catch.

Ruslan Averin on August 4: Microsoft posted $90.01B in revenue against $87.62B expected, Azure grew 43% and passed $100B annually. The capex is the catch.

Azure accelerates to 35% YoY growth; Copilot seats hit 20M+. Our analysts assess what $80B capex signals for AI dominance.

Positioned a $412 straddle before MSFT earnings (April 30) for $18.40 per contract, betting on Azure growth re-acceleration or guidance disappointment.