Microsoft Stock Edges Higher Amid Strong Cloud and AI Growth

Microsoft's stock price has edged higher in recent trading sessions, reaching $513.47 as of August 29, 2026, a gain of 1.70% from its previous close of $505.06.

This move comes amid growing interest in the company's cloud and artificial intelligence strategy, with investors focusing on the strong operational leverage in its core businesses.

The latest fiscal fourth quarter results show revenue of $90.0 billion, an 18% year-over-year increase, while operating income also grew 18% to $40.6 billion.

Azure, Microsoft's flagship cloud platform, delivered a significant 43% growth in the same period, driven by AI workloads and enterprise cloud migration.