On July 30, 2025, Microsoft’s market value surpassed $4 trillion during after-hours trading, making it the second company, after Nvidia, to reach this milestone, driven by an 8% increase in share price following a strong fiscal fourth-quarter earnings report, which lifted the company’s market capitalisation to approximately $4.1 trillion.
Microsoft reported an 18% increase in revenue for the quarter, marking its strongest growth in over three years, driven by its Azure cloud computing division. For the first time, the company disclosed Azure’s revenue in dollar terms, reporting $75 billion in sales from Azure and other cloud services for fiscal year 2025, which represents a 34% increase compared to the previous year. Total revenue reached $76.4 billion, surpassing Wall Street’s forecast of $73.8 billion, with earnings per share at $3.65, exceeding the expected $3.37.
CEO Satya Nadella credited the success to advancements in cloud and AI, stating, “Cloud and AI are driving transformation across every industry.”
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— CNBC (@CNBC) July 30, 2025Microsoft’s stock, 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 overtook Apple, valued at $3.2 trillion, which faced a 17% share drop amid AI strategy concerns. Nvidia, hitting $4 trillion earlier in July, remains the top performer, driven by AI chip demand.
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Microsoft plans to invest $30 billion in AI infrastructure next quarter, exceeding analyst expectations, to strengthen its position in the competitive tech landscape.
Microsoft’s $4 trillion milestone underscores its dominance in cloud and AI, reshaping the tech industry. Investors and analysts should monitor its strategic investments for future growth. For accurate updates on tech markets, rely on trusted sources to avoid misinformation.
