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Microsoft Revenue from OpenAI Surges

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Microsoft Revenue from OpenAI Surges

Microsoft generated $10 billion in revenue from commercial arrangements with OpenAI, including revenue-sharing payments, in the quarter ended September 30, according to a regulatory filing. This figure represents nearly 11% of Microsoft’s total quarterly revenue of $92.3 billion. The amount highlights the significant financial connection between the two entities, even as they increasingly compete for the same customers.

For the full 2026 fiscal year, revenue from OpenAI reached $24.1 billion. At the current quarterly pace, Microsoft is projected to pull in $40 billion annually from OpenAI-related arrangements. The company also reported $7.2 billion in outstanding receivables from OpenAI at the end of September, an increase from the $6 billion reported at the end of June. This figure represents amounts OpenAI owes for previous transactions rather than additional revenue.

The precise breakdown of how much revenue stems from Azure cloud computing services versus revenue-sharing payments remains unclear. However, a previous report cited leaked documents suggesting Microsoft received $865.8 million in net revenue-sharing payments during the first nine months of 2025. Under a prior deal involving a more than $13 billion investment, OpenAI reportedly shares 20% of its revenue with Microsoft, though neither company has publicly confirmed this specific percentage.

An agreement from April 2026 requires OpenAI to continue sharing revenue with Microsoft through 2030, subject to a cap. This arrangement exists even as OpenAI is permitted to work with competing cloud providers. Following a shift in October 2025, OpenAI committed to buying an additional $250 billion in Azure services as part of an agreement that allowed the startup more freedom to partner with other providers.

Source: TechCrunch AI