Microsoft's GitHub Acquisition Powers AI Boom, Azure Growth; Analysts Bullish at $560 Target

Latest commentary lauds Microsoft's $7.5B 2018 GitHub acquisition as a pivotal AI and developer flywheel, propelling Q3 FY26 revenue to $82.89B (+18% YoY), Azure +40%, and AI business to $37B run rate (+123% YoY). Nearly 140,000 organizations now use GitHub Copilot Enterprise, tripled YoY, with Copilot CLI usage surging. Management plans usage-based pricing shift for Copilot on June 1, 2026, a near-term margin risk per CFO but long-term revenue accelerator. Analysts strongly endorse with 51 Buy ratings and $559.85 consensus target, reinforcing bullish MSFT outlook.