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Results: Microsoft 3q26

Is paid Copilot taking off? Distribution advantages in action.

May 13, 2026

Original review: Can Microsoft Compete? Part 1; Part 2; Part 3 coming this week.

Tag for finding my other articles on this stock: MSFT


About this blog: I have been investing for 25 years, professionally and personally. I look for stocks that have a high probability of compounding at 15% for at least 5 years with limited downside. I write these stocks up on my blog. You can find more about me, my philosophy, my mental models, and my portfolio structure on my site.


Key takeaways

EPS compounding high teens. 35% q/q growth in paid Copilot seats perhaps the most significant individual datapoint.

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