Here’s the exact Q2 2026 global cloud market share figures for leaders AWS, Microsoft and Google Cloud, according to new market data.
Amazon Web Services remains the dominant global cloud market share leader as of second quarter 2026.
However, AWS’ market share fell two points year over year, while Google’s share increased two points, according to new data from Synergy Research Group.
AWS, Google Cloud and Microsoft—combined—won a total of 67 percent of the global enterprise spend on cloud infrastructure services during Q2 2026, according to the IT research firm.
CRN breaks down the three top global cloud leaders’ market share standings for Q2 2026 based on new market share data from Synergy.
AWS, Google And Microsoft’s Share Of $143 Billion Market
Before jumping into exact market share figures, it is key to know that global enterprise spending on cloud infrastructure services reached $143 billion in the second quarter, up $43 billion year over year, Synergy reports.
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The Q2 2026 global cloud infrastructure services market increased 43 percent year over year, the highest in the last eight years.
The world’s top three cloud computing and service providers—AWS, Google Cloud and Microsoft—continued to battle for global cloud supremacy during Q2 2026 with a focus on AI infrastructure and innovation being a main driver for cloud adoption.
“AI technology has lit a fire under the cloud market and is now driving unprecedented growth,” said John Dinsdale, chief analyst at Synergy Research Group, in an email to CRN. “GenAI-specific cloud services are growing at 165 percent year over year, but equally importantly, AI technology is enabling enhanced functionality and increased growth across a much broader range of cloud services.”
Here are AWS, Microsoft and Google Cloud market share figures for Q2 2026, Q1 2026 and Q2 2025.
No. 3: Google Cloud
Q2 2026 Market Share: 15 percent
Q2 2025 Market Share: 13 percent
Q1 2026 Market Share: 14 percent
Google Cloud is gaining enterprise cloud market share at a faster rate than any other company on the planet, according to Synergy’s data.
The Mountain View, Calif.-based company won a record 15 percent share of global enterprise spending on cloud infrastructure services during Q2 2026.
This represents a two-point market share increase compared to the 13 percent share it won during Q2 2025.
Google Cloud generated $24.8 billion in revenue during Q2 2026, representing a whopping 82 percent year-over-year growth rate.
Google’s popular cloud unit now has an annual run rate of $99 billion.
No. 2: Microsoft
Q2 2026 Market Share: 20 percent
Q2 2025 Market Share: 20 percent
Q1 2026 Market Share: 21 percent
Microsoft continues to remain No. 2 in the enterprise cloud infrastructure services market, with its share hovering around 20 percent to 21 percent over the past year.
The Redmond, Wash.-based software giant won 20 percent share of the global cloud market in Q2 2026, representing flat growth year over year.
Microsoft’s Intelligent Cloud segment generated $39.3 billion in revenue during the second quarter of 2026, up 32 percent year over year.
Microsoft’s cloud unit, which includes Azure sales, now has an annual run rate of $157 billion.
No. 1: Amazon Web Services
Q2 2026 Market Share: 28 percent
Q2 2025 Market Share: 30 percent
Q1 2026 Market Share: 28 percent
AWS has been the world’s dominant cloud leader since the cloud infrastructure services market formed about 20 years ago, thanks to the launch of AWS EC2 and Amazon S3.
AWS is still the world’s largest cloud leader after winning 28 percent share of the global market in Q2 2026.
However, AWS’ 28 percent share achieved in Q2 2026 represents a drop of two-points year over year compared to the 30 percent share it won in Q2 2025.
In Q2 2026, AWS produced $42.2 billion in total revenue, representing an increase of 37 percent year over year. This marked AWS’ highest growth rate in 18 quarters.
Amazon’s cloud unit now has a $169 billion annual run rate.
