Microsoft (MSFT) vs. Oracle (ORCL): 2025 YTD — Who’s Winning the AI-Cloud Race?
Microsoft reported Q1 2026 revenue of $77.7 billion, up 18%, with Azure and other cloud services growing 40%. Oracle’s Q1 2026 revenue reached $14.9 billion, up 12%, and its backlog surged 359% to $455 billion after signing several multibillion-dollar AI contracts. Microsoft flagged AI infrastructure constraints. Oracle’s stock jumped on its backlog news.