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Azure, AI, and more: Microsoft closes FY25 with record numbers and big returns

For the quarter ended June 30, 2025, the tech giant posted revenue of $76.4 billion, up 18% year-over-year, while net income rose 24% to $27.2 billion.

July 31, 2025 / 04:54 IST
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Microsoft has closed out its fiscal year on a high, reporting a strong fourth quarter with double-digit growth across key business segments, largely fuelled by relentless demand for cloud and AI services.

For the quarter ended June 30, 2025, the tech giant posted revenue of $76.4 billion, up 18% year-over-year, while net income rose 24% to $27.2 billion. Diluted earnings per share came in at $3.65, also up 24%.

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At the heart of this performance is Microsoft’s Intelligent Cloud division, which brought in $29.9 billion—up 26% from a year ago—driven by a 39% surge in Azure and other cloud services. Azure’s annual revenue has now surpassed $75 billion, reflecting its central role in the company’s long-term growth strategy. CEO Satya Nadella credited this momentum to businesses across sectors using AI and cloud to drive transformation, calling it the defining trend of the new tech era.

“Cloud and AI is the driving force of business transformation across every industry and sector," said Satya Nadella, chairman and chief executive officer of Microsoft. “We’re innovating across the tech stack to help customers adapt and grow in this new era, and this year,