Microsoft (MSFT) Q3 earnings report preview: what to look for

Microsoft (MSFT) Q3 earnings report preview: what to look for

By TradingView
Publication Date: 2026-10-27 03:13:00

Technology giant Microsoft MSFT will be announcing earnings results this Wednesday after market close. Here’s what you need to know.

Microsoft beat analysts’ revenue expectations last quarter, reporting revenues of $90.01 billion, up 17.7% year on year. It was an exceptional quarter for the company, with an impressive beat of analysts’ EPS estimates.

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This quarter, the market is expecting Microsoft’s revenue to grow 16.7% year on year, slowing from the 18.4% increase it recorded in the same quarter last year.

Analysts covering the company have generally reconfirmed their estimates over the last 30 days, suggesting they anticipate the business will stay the course heading into earnings. Microsoft has a history of exceeding Wall Street’s expectations.

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