Archive · 30 Jul 2026
Microsoft Stock Rises Ahead of Q4 Earnings Amid AI Focus
Microsoft shares went up a little because people are waiting to see how the company did in its last quarter.
They expect the company to make about $4.24 for each share and earn $87.6 billion.
Microsoft is spending a lot on artificial intelligence, especially with a partner called OpenAI.
A UK regulator is looking into whether Microsoft charged people too much for a new AI feature in its Office software.
After the earnings call, the company’s value could change a lot, showing how important AI is to investors.
Microsoft shares up 0.62% as investors await Q4 earnings and AI performance.
Analysts forecast $4.24 EPS and $87.62B revenue, up 14.6% YoY.
Company highlights AI investments, including OpenAI partnership and new AI coding model.
UK regulator CMA probes Microsoft over 365 Copilot pricing for consumers.
Market expects a $190B swing in value post-earnings, reflecting AI investment scrutiny.
- Who
- Microsoft, Satya Nadella, Competition and Markets Authority
- What
- Q4 earnings announcement, AI investment updates, UK regulator probe of 365 Copilot pricing
- When
- Wednesday, Q4 results after closing bell, CMA investigation ongoing
- Where
- Microsoft headquarters (U.S.), United Kingdom
- Why
- Investors seek AI ROI, CMA investigates consumer pricing transparency
- Stock Price
- $395.77
- EPS Forecast
- $4.24
- Revenue Forecast
- $87.62B
- AI Investment Focus
- OpenAI partnership
- Regulatory Probe
- CMA 365 Copilot pricing