Microsoft posts strong Q4 earnings, grows AI

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Microsoft made $81.3 billion in revenue this quarter. This amount is 17% more than last year, thanks to AI.

The company's net profit for the quarter was $30.9 billion. This profit was better than what experts thought it would be.

Microsoft has a big investment in the company OpenAI. Microsoft also has rights to OpenAI products until 2032.

Sales from Microsoft's AI cloud business reached $32.9 billion. These sales grew by 29% from the same time last year.

Microsoft's stock price went down after these good reports. The company believes AI usage is only just beginning now.

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How much revenue did Microsoft make this quarter?

$81.3 billion

What was Microsoft's net profit for the quarter?

$30.9 billion

What is Microsoft's investment related to OpenAI?

Microsoft has a big investment in OpenAI and rights to its products until 2032.

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