Microsoft Gained $7.6B From OpenAI Last Quarter

Microsoft's $7.6 billion OpenAI gain signals a new era in AI monetization and strategic partnerships.
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Microsoft Gained $7.6B From OpenAI Last Quarter
Microsoft OpenAI Investment Pays Off With $7.6 Billion Quarterly Surge Microsoft just pocketed $7.6 billion from its OpenAI investment last quarter—proof that artificial intelligence is no longer a speculative bet but a revenue engine transforming tech's financial landscape. The windfall, disclosed in Microsoft's Q2 2026 earnings report, stems from OpenAI's explosive growth and a revenue-sharing arrangement that's finally bearing fruit after years of heavy investment. For investors and industry watchers asking whether AI partnerships deliver real returns, this quarter provides a definitive answer: the economics have shifted decisively in favor of early backers who bet big on foundation model development. Credit: Justin Sullivan / Getty Images The software giant has poured over $13 billion into OpenAI since their partnership began, weathering public turbulence and governance drama along the way. Yet this quarter's results validate Microsoft's long-game strategy. Wh…