Microsoft Reveals Azure Generated $33.2 B in Q3, Outpacing Google Cloud

Microsoft disclosed that its Azure cloud platform earned $33.2 billion in revenue for the July–September quarter, a 48% year‑over‑year increase. This marks the first time Microsoft has reported Azure’s revenue in dollars, allowing a direct comparison with Amazon Web Services and Google Cloud. In the same period, Alphabet reported $30.7 billion for Google Cloud, while AWS continues to lead the market but has not yet released dollar‑level figures. Azure’s revenue now accounts for roughly 36% of Microsoft’s $92.3 billion quarterly revenue, surpassing analyst expectations of $32.3 billion and exceeding the growth rate forecast by CFO Amy Hood. The disclosure places Azure as Microsoft’s largest and fastest‑growing product line and signals a more transparent race among the top cloud providers.