On a down day for the market, Microsoft reached a record high for the first time in 11 months. Shares of the software giant rose 0.8% to close at $467.68, marking a significant milestone for the company. With a valuation of $3.48 trillion, Microsoft has once again reclaimed its position as the world’s largest company by market cap, surpassing Nvidia’s $3.42 trillion and Apple’s $3 trillion valuations.
Microsoft’s Growth in 2025
Microsoft last recorded a record close in July 2024, and its stock is now up 11% for the year, outperforming the Nasdaq, which remains flat. Despite a broader drop in tech stocks on Thursday, driven by a plunge in Tesla amid a public feud between CEO Elon Musk and President Donald Trump, Microsoft investors appear to be focused on the company’s strong fundamentals.
CEO Nadella Talks AI Collaboration
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella emphasized the company’s deepening relationship with artificial intelligence startup OpenAI in a recent Bloomberg interview. “Why would any one of us want to go upset that?” Nadella remarked, referencing the successful collaboration. Microsoft has committed nearly $14 billion to OpenAI, solidifying its partnership and expanding its Azure cloud services.
