
Performance exceeds expectations across the board, Microsoft rises over 6%, market value surpasses $4 trillion
On Thursday, Microsoft opened with a rise of over 6%, continuing to set a new historical high, with a market value surpassing $4 trillion, becoming the second company after NVIDIA to reach a market value of $4 trillion. Analysts pointed out that Microsoft's performance is outstanding, achieving strong double-digit growth, with revenue increasing by 18% compared to the previous large base. This growth is mainly attributed to a significant 39% increase in Azure business revenue. The operating leverage effect has improved profit margins, which is also the reason for the more than 20% increase in earnings per share compared to a year ago. Despite capital expenditures reaching $17 billion in the past quarter, free cash flow remains quite attractive
