Microsoft has officially become the second company in history to surpass a US$4 trillion market capitalisation, driven by a surge in stock performance following its latest quarterly results. The milestone comes just after chipmaker Nvidia, which currently leads the market with a US$4.4 trillion valuation.
The company’s shares jumped as much as 5% at the opening of US markets, reflecting investor confidence in Microsoft’s continued leadership in artificial intelligence and cloud computing services.
Strong Q4 Performance Boosts Investor Confidence
Microsoft’s financial results for the quarter ending in June revealed an 18% year-on-year increase in revenue, climbing past US$76 billion. Meanwhile, the company’s net profit rose 25%, reaching US$27 billion.
This strong financial performance, supported by accelerated AI integration across its platforms and continued growth in its Azure cloud services, played a central role in propelling the company’s stock upward.
AI and Cloud Services Drive Market Growth
Analysts attribute much of Microsoft’s valuation gains to its strategic positioning in generative AI, enterprise solutions, and scalable cloud infrastructure. The company’s ability to rapidly integrate AI tools across its ecosystem — including Microsoft 365, GitHub Copilot, and Azure OpenAI services — continues to resonate with both enterprise clients and investors.
In Elite Company
Microsoft now joins Nvidia in the exclusive US$4 trillion valuation club, underscoring the dominance of AI and tech infrastructure firms in today’s financial markets. While Apple and Amazon remain close contenders, the gap widens as investor interest sharpens around companies driving innovation in next-gen technologies.
