# Microsoft shares rise 4% as cloud growth lifts earnings and revenue beat

> Original title: Microsoft stock jumps 4% as cloud growth drives earnings and revenue beat

- Source: CNBC · Technology
- Published: 2026-10-28T16:00:01.000Z
- Bad Influence: https://badinfluence.news/items/om8s508q60z0spkjsye26082a
- Original: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/10/28/microsoft-msft-q1-earnings-report-2027.html

## Summary

Microsoft stock jumps 4% after the company beats quarterly earnings and revenue estimates, driven by cloud growth. Microsoft is reporting results under two operating segments for the first time since 1998 and will begin disclosing Azure cloud revenue in dollars. Analysts expected $4.73 per share in adjusted earnings and $90.69 billion in revenue for the fiscal first quarter ended Sept. 30.