Microsoft shows gain on OpenAI investment after restructuring as cloud growth slows

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella speaks at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, on Jan. 20, 2026.Microsoft shares fell 4% in extended trading on Wednesday after the software maker posted slowing cloud growth.Here's how the company performed in comparison with LSEG consensus:Earnings per share: $4.14 adjusted vs. $3.97 expectedRevenue: $81.27 billion vs. $80.27 billion expectedMicrosoft's revenue grew 17% year over year in the fiscal second quarter, which ended on Dec. 31, according to a statement. Net ...