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Microsoft Leases, Amazon Builds
Big Tech earnings reveal stark AI infrastructure split: Microsoft leases, Amazon builds.
In brief
Big Tech earnings reveal stark AI infrastructure split: Microsoft leases, Amazon builds. Microsoft's AI leasing strategy shows strong cash flow while Amazon's construction approach faces negative free cash flow. Originally reported by BigGo Finance.
Microsoft and Amazon report results
Microsoft and Amazon report quarterly results for July through September one day apart.
Divergent AI infrastructure strategies
Microsoft is lease-centric, renting data centers while Amazon is construction-centric, building its own.
Market expectations
Microsoft expected revenue of $90.6-90.7 billion with net cash flow over $8 billion.
Amazon's cloud growth
Amazon Web Services revenue growth expected at 38.2% despite slowing overall revenue.
Capital spending differences
Microsoft signed $130 billion in data center leases versus Amazon's $54.2 billion capital expenditure.
Uncommenced lease commitments
Microsoft's uncommenced long-term lease commitments stand at $329.1 billion versus Amazon's $137.2 billion.
Investor focus
Investors track whether AI capital spending converts to revenue and cash flow.
Microsoft's AI strength
Microsoft 365 Copilot paid accounts exceed 30 million with double net additions.
Amazon's AWS margin pressure
AWS contributes 60% of operating profit despite 21% of Amazon's revenue.
The big picture
Microsoft's AI leasing strategy shows strong cash flow while Amazon's construction approach faces negative free cash flow.
