Microsoft’s Post-Earnings Pullback Seen as Buying Opportunity Amid AI-Driven CapEx Concerns
Microsoft's Q3 earnings outperformed expectations with EPS and revenue beats of 12% and 3%, respectively. Yet the market fixated on rising capital expenditures, triggering a rare post-earnings selloff. This reaction overlooks the strategic imperative of heavy AI infrastructure investment during a technological arms race.
Azure's continued strength and margin expansion underscore Microsoft's operational resilience. The current pullback reflects misplaced short-term concerns rather than structural weaknesses. As AI demand outstrips supply, elevated CapEx positions Microsoft to capture the next growth cycle—making this dip a compelling entry point.