Microsoft Results: Big Figures for Azure, Discreet Growth for Xbox

The fiscal quarter shows moderate growth for Xbox against the big boost of the cloud business.

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Microsoft has shared the results of the first fiscal quarter of 2026, and the figures make it clear who’s driving the company’s performance. The period, which ended on September 30, reflects a solid start for the Redmond firm, with increasing revenues and a clear trend marked by the expansion of the cloud business and the adoption of artificial intelligence services.

The company recorded $77.7 billion in revenue, an increase of 18% compared to the previous year. Operating income and earnings per share also grew. However, the performance of the different divisions shows evident contrasts, and that’s where the Xbox brand is somewhat overshadowed by other areas with a much stronger advance.

Xbox in the results: minimal growth in content and services

In the entertainment sector, the More Personal Computing division, which includes Xbox activity, generated $13.8 billion, representing a 4% increase compared to the same period last year. Within that figure, the most striking data is that Xbox content and services only grew by 1%, remaining virtually stagnant compared to the impulse of other company segments.

In contrast, the Microsoft Cloud business reached $49.1 billion, growing by 26%, while Azure increased by 40%, solidifying its position as the main driver of Microsoft’s revenue. The trend reinforces the importance of cloud services within the company’s global strategy, while Xbox maintains a discreet advance in this fiscal year start.