logo
About Contact

Microsoft and Google Cloud Show Strong Financial Performance Amid Rising AI Investments

Technology News

Microsoft and Google Cloud Show Strong Financial Performance Amid Rising AI Investments

Microsoft’s Profit Jumps 32% Despite Big Increase in Spending

The New York Times

Microsoft’s Profit Jumps 32% Despite Big Increase in Spending

The company’s free cash flow stayed positive in the last quarter even as it spent $45.2 billion on capital expenses like data centers and offered to pay workers to leave.

Microsoft’s Free Cash Flow Beats Forecasts Despite Massive AI Spending

WinBuzzer

Microsoft’s Free Cash Flow Beats Forecasts Despite Massive AI Spending

Microsoft generated $18.6 billion in free cash flow in July–September 2026 as stronger cloud collections helped fund AI infrastructure and some spending shifted to later quarters.

Alphabet’s Google Cloud revenue doubles to $31 billion as cash flow stays deep red

Fortune

Alphabet’s Google Cloud revenue doubles to $31 billion as cash flow stays deep red

Capital expenditures hit a record $51.4 billion and free cash flow was negative $9.1 billion.

Microsoft’s cloud growth accelerates, and so too does the spending

Fortune

Microsoft’s cloud growth accelerates, and so too does the spending

Software giant is one of the tech industry’s largest spenders in cloud computing.

Microsoft's cloud growth, cash flow offer respite from AI spending fears

The Business Times

Microsoft's cloud growth, cash flow offer respite from AI spending fears

The results signal its hefty AI investments are paying off as wariness about Big Tech spending grows Read more at The Business Times.

Coverage dates

First reported:

First saved on ClustZ:

Coverage updated:

We use cookies to improve your experience and analyze site traffic. By clicking "Accept", you agree to our use of cookies. See our Privacy Policy.