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Microsoft market value nears $4 trillion after Friday’s rise
Microsoft’s market value reached $3.97 trillion after its shares rose 2.38% on Friday.
That puts it close to $4 trillion for the first time since October 29, 2025, according to the figures cited.
The company ranked fourth among the world’s most valuable listed companies, behind Alphabet, valued at $4.2 trillion.
Microsoft’s shares are up 8% this year, compared with 13% gains for both the S&P 500 and the Russell 3000.
Several analysts have backed the stock, pointing to demand for Microsoft’s business software, security tools and artificial intelligence services.
Their price targets include $550 from Citizens and $615 from Yorkville Ives.
Analysts say Microsoft could regain a $4 trillion valuation by the end of 2026 if its valuation returns to historical levels.
Microsoft’s market value rose to $3.97 trillion after its shares gained 2.38% on Friday.
The company is nearing a $4 trillion market value for the first time since October 29, 2025, according to Companies by Market Cap data cited by El Economista MX.
Microsoft ranked fourth among the world’s most valuable publicly traded companies, behind Alphabet, which was valued at $4.2 trillion.
Analysts have issued positive ratings and price targets, citing Microsoft’s position in enterprise artificial intelligence and demand for security and AI governance solutions.
Microsoft shares have risen 8% so far this year, compared with 13% gains for both the S&P 500 and Russell 3000.
- Who
- Microsoft.
- What
- Its market value reached $3.97 trillion after its shares rose 2.38%.
- When
- Friday, before the article was published on October 12, 2026.
- Where
- Not stated.
- Why
- The sources report the share-price rise but do not state its cause.
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Companies by Market Cap data cited by El Economista MX identifies this as the last time before Friday that Microsoft was near a $4 trillion market value.
Microsoft shares rose 2.38%, bringing the company’s market value to $3.97 trillion.
- Friday share-price change
- Up 2.38%
- Market value
- $3.97 trillion
- Market-value ranking
- Fourth
- Alphabet market value
- $4.2 trillion
- Year-to-date Microsoft share gain
- 8%
Sources
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