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Microsoft's $130B Lease Surge Sparks FCF Concerns Despite Strong Q4

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  • Microsoft's Q4 2026 results boosted AI sentiment, but $130B in new data center leases and a useful-life accounting change (15 to 25 years) raise questions about true free cash flow generation and depreciation optics.
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