Microsoft Reports Record Profit and Surging Shares as Meta Disappoints
Microsoft has posted a record quarterly profit with strong Azure forecasts, while Meta's margins and profit were impacted by legal and severance costs.
By Europa Express30 Jul 2026 · 07:30 CETUpdated 30 Jul 2026 · 07:30 CET
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Core Briefing: Microsoft Reports Record Profit and Surging Shares as Meta Disappoints
Strategic Context: Microsoft has posted a record quarterly profit with strong Azure forecasts, while Meta's margins and profit were impacted by legal and severance costs.
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According to Euronews, Microsoft has reported a record quarterly profit and forecast accelerating growth for its Azure platform, leading to a 10 percent surge in its shares.
In contrast, Euronews reported that Meta experienced a disappointment as its profit and profit margins were negatively affected by legal expenses and severance costs.