Microsoft's cash spending on property and equipment reached, in the first quarter of 2026 alone, $30.88 billion
Microsoft reported $30.88 billion in cash spending on property and equipment for the three months ended March 31, 2026. This figure, labeled "Additions to property and equipment," is part of the company's cash flow statement under "Investing" activities. The company also reported $16.75 billion for the same period in the prior year.
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Microsoft is spending heavily on data centres and equipment, mostly to run AI and cloud services.
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