Microsoft’s backlog more than doubles thanks to AI deals

Microsoft’s backlog more than doubles thanks to AI deals

By Emily Bary
Publication Date: 2026-01-28 12:32:00

Microsoft reported $625 billion in commercial remaining performance obligations as of the December quarter, more than double what it had a year ago and up sizably from three months earlier as well.
OpenAI commitments represented about 45% of the company’s balance of remaining performance obligation