By Anthony Di Pizio
Publication Date: 2026-01-15 11:22:00
Key Points
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Microsoft has become a leader in the AI industry thanks to its Azure cloud platform and Copilot virtual assistant.
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The company is scheduled to release its operating results for its fiscal 2026 second quarter on Jan. 28.
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The stock is down 11% from its all-time high, but the upcoming report could turn its fortunes around.
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The new year is underway, and in a few weeks some of America’s largest technology giants will report their operating results for the recent quarter ended Dec. 31. This will give investors an important update on the state of the artificial intelligence (AI) industry, which fueled stock market returns throughout 2025.
Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) will be one of the first to report. It’s scheduled to announce its fiscal 2026 second-quarter results on Jan. 28, and investors will be looking for further momentum in the company’s AI-related software and cloud businesses.
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