Microsoft’s aggressive datacenter expansion strategy drives capital expenditures to $34.9 billion, exceeding guidance. Plans include an 80% increase in AI capacity this fiscal year and doubling datacenter footprint. Launching Fairwater, the world’s most powerful AI datacenter, in Wisconsin with a $7 billion commitment. Azure remains capacity-constrained, with strong demand backlog.

Amazon completes $8 billion Project Rainier for AI optimization. Google invests in datacenter campus in Arkansas and expands facility in Belgium. Both face challenges balancing capital expenditures against profitability expectations. Microsoft, Amazon, and Google compete in the AI infrastructure market, with massive investments driving the race for dominance.

MSFT shares up 20.7% YTD, outperforming industry and sector growth. Valuation shows forward 12-month P/S ratio of 11.06X vs. industry’s 7.98X. Value Score of D. Consensus estimate for fiscal 2026 earnings at $15.54 per share, indicating 19.2% YoY growth. Microsoft ranked #3 (Hold) by Zacks.

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