Azure's performance places Microsoft firmly behind Amazon Web Services, which remains the global leader in cloud infrastructure with annual revenue exceeding $111 billion. However, Azure's growth

Microsoft significantly exceeded earnings expectations for the June quarter and disclosed its standalone annual Azure revenue for the first time — providing new clarity into how it stacks up against Amazon and Google in the cloud.

Microsoft's Azure platform outperformed expectations with $75 billion in annual sales, thanks to strategic AI investments. The growth showcases Microsoft's strong position in the cloud market, despite competition from Amazon.