Microsoft reported record Q4 results with Azure revenue growing 43% and total revenue hitting $90 billion, easing concerns about high AI-related spending. Despite near-term margin pressure from increased capital expenditures, strong cloud growth and a solid balance sheet support long-term growth potential. The stock's forward P/E of 23.4x is below its 5-year average, suggesting an attractive entry point with potential multiple expansion to 30x as AI monetization progresses. Dividend safety remains strong with a conservative payout ratio and significant shareholder returns, positioning Microsoft for continued investor appeal.
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Microsoft reported a strong fourth quarter with revenue up 17.8% year-over-year and accelerated Azure growth guidance of 45%. The company's commercial backlog surged 84% to $678 billion, driven by rapid monetization of its Copilot AI tool and robust ...
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