US Stock Market Move | Performance exceeded expectations across the board, Microsoft Corporation (MSFT.US) rose over 6%, crossing a market value of over $4 trillion USD.

On Thursday, Microsoft Corporation (MSFT.US) opened more than 6% higher, hitting a new all-time high and surpassing a market value of $4 trillion, becoming the second company after NVIDIA Corporation to reach a market value of $4 trillion. In terms of news, Microsoft Corporation's performance in the fourth quarter of the 2025 fiscal year exceeded market expectations, with revenue reaching $764.4 billion (expected $738.3 billion), an 18% year-on-year increase, the fastest growth in nearly three years; and earnings per share of $3.65 (expected $3.38). Net profit increased from $22.04 billion in the same period last year to $27.23 billion. Looking ahead, Microsoft Corporation expects revenue in the first quarter to be between $74.7 billion and $75.8 billion, with a midpoint of $75.25 billion exceeding the expected value of $74.09 billion. The company expects an operating profit margin of 46.6% for the first quarter, higher than the 45.7% level predicted by analysts surveyed by StreetAccount. Analysts point out that Microsoft Corporation's performance is outstanding, achieving strong double-digit growth, with revenue growing by 18% from the previous huge base, mainly driven by a significant 39% growth in Azure business revenue. Operating leverage has led to an improvement in profit margins, which is also the reason for a more than 20% increase in earnings per share compared to a year ago. Despite capital expenditures of $17 billion in the past quarter, free cash flow remains attractive.