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Microsoft reports Q2 FY26 earnings with search/news ads up 10%
Microsoft reported Q2 FY26 revenue of $81.3 billion, up 17 per cent year over year, with operating income growing 21 per cent to $38.3 billion. Search and news advertising revenue excluding TAC grew 10 per cent, while Azure and cloud services grew 39 per cent.
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For you, this means Microsoft's ad business continues to grow steadily, reinforcing the platform's investment in AI and advertising infrastructure.
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Microsoft reports Q2 FY26 earnings with search/news ads up 10%
Microsoft reported Q2 FY26 revenue of $81.3 billion, up 17 per cent year over year, with operating income growing 21 per cent to $38.3 billion. Search and news advertising revenue excluding TAC grew 10 per cent, while Azure and cloud services grew 39 per cent. For you, this means Microsoft's ad business continues to grow steadily, reinforcing the platform's investment in AI and advertising infrastructure.
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