Microsoft Forecasts $96B–$97.1B Revenue and $170B in Annual Capex
Microsoft expects second-quarter revenue of $96 billion to $97.1 billion, with capital expenditure above $50 billion. Azure revenue growth is forecast at 49%, while Microsoft 365 commercial cloud revenue is expected to rise about 19% on a constant-currency basis. The company projects roughly $170 billion in capital expenditure for the calendar year, with spending accelerating in the second half of fiscal 2027. Microsoft shares rose as much as 6% after hours.
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The guidance is positive for Microsoft and the broader technology sector: forecast revenue growth, strong Azure expansion and a roughly 6% after-hours share gain may support risk appetite in the short term. However, the crypto-market impact is indirect. Large AI and cloud infrastructure spending can reinforce optimism about technology investment, but it can also raise concerns about returns, financing needs and future cash flows. Similar earnings-driven moves in major technology stocks have sometimes lifted crypto alongside other risk assets, but the effect is usually weaker than the influence of interest-rate expectations, liquidity and crypto-specific flows. Over the longer term, Microsoft’s projected positive cash flow is a supportive signal for its investment capacity, while delayed third-party capacity and sharply rising capital expenditure remain uncertainties. With no direct cryptocurrency or blockchain development announced, the overall expected impact on crypto trading and market stability is neutral.