Microsoft (MSFT)

Microsoft earns most of its revenue from three areas: Azure cloud services and server software for businesses; productivity software such as Office and LinkedIn; and personal computing, including Windows and Xbox gaming. AI has driven recent cloud growth, along with a sharp rise in data center spending.

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2026-11-11

Microsoft Is Earning More but Keeping Less Cash: Where Is the Money Going?

Microsoft's operating profit rose about 20% from a year earlier, yet after paying for data centers and equipment, the cash it actually kept fell by more than a quarter. Where did the money go, and will this spending turn back into cash?