Microsoft EPS Up 16% Drives 17% Q4 Stock Gain, $3T Market Cap
Microsoft stock returned 17% in Q4 2025 after EPS rose 16%, driven by strength across Office, Azure cloud, AI, Xbox gaming and Windows. On March 4 shares closed at $405.20, up 2.93% over one month, and boast a $3.012 trillion market cap held by 312 hedge funds.
1. Q4 Performance and EPS Growth
Microsoft’s stock gained 17% in the fourth quarter of 2025 as earnings per share rose 16%. Growth was broad-based, with productivity software (Office), Azure, artificial intelligence services, Xbox gaming and Windows all contributing to robust revenue and cash generation.
2. Current Stock Metrics and Hedge Fund Interest
On March 4, Microsoft shares closed at $405.20, representing a 2.93% gain over one month and 2.09% over 52 weeks. With a market capitalization of $3.012 trillion, Microsoft was held in 312 hedge fund portfolios at the end of the fourth quarter.