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Updated · Seeking Alpha · Jul 18BNP Paribas Sees Microsoft Azure Growing 41% in Q4 as FY26 Capex Accelerates
1 articles · Updated · Seeking Alpha · Jul 18Summary
- BNP Paribas said Microsoft’s fiscal Q4 2026 results could be a catalyst, driven by faster revenue growth and a higher capital-expenditure outlook.
- Azure is expected to grow 41% in the quarter, slightly above roughly 40% consensus, pointing to continued cloud momentum in the report.
- The same setup also implies heavier spending, with BNP forecasting capex acceleration alongside the revenue pickup.
- That combination leaves Microsoft’s upcoming results and guidance in focus for whether stronger cloud demand can justify a bigger investment cycle.
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