Microsoft hits $4 trillion market cap
The software giant's shares surged 8%, boosting its market capitalisation to approximately $4.1 trillion.
The company reported an 18% revenue increase for the fiscal fourth quarter, its strongest growth in over three years, driven by its Azure cloud computing division.
For the first time, Microsoft disclosed Azure's revenue in dollars, revealing that sales from Azure and other cloud services exceeded $75 billion in fiscal 2025, a 34% rise from the previous year.
Microsoft's performance outpaced Wall Street expectations, with fourth-quarter revenue reaching $76.4 billion against a forecast of $73.8 billion, and earnings per share hitting $3.65, surpassing the anticipated $3.37.
Chief executive Satya Nadella attributed the growth to the company's cloud and AI advancements, stating, 'Cloud and AI are driving transformation across every industry.'
The surge propelled Microsoft ahead of Apple, now valued at $3.2 trillion, which has seen its shares drop 17% in 2025 amid concerns over its AI strategy.
Nvidia, the first to hit $4 trillion earlier this month, remains the top performer among tech giants, with its shares up 33% this year, fuelled by demand for its AI-critical graphics processing units.
Read: https://tribune.com.pk/story/2555005/nvidia-becomes-first-company-to-hit-4-trillion-market-value
Microsoft's stock, already up 22% in 2025 compared to the S&P 500's 8% gain, closed at a record $513.71 on July 25 and climbed above $553 in extended trading.
The company plans to invest $30 billion in capital expenditure next quarter to bolster its AI infrastructure, outstripping analyst expectations.
Microsoft tops $4 trillion in market cap after hours, joining Nvidia in exclusive club https://t.co/1gfW0BGOC6 — CNBC (@CNBC) July 30, 2025
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