Microsoft (MSFT) shares surged 7.36% in after-hours trading on July 30, 2025, rising to $550.99 from a closing price of $513.24.
The rally followed the release of strong Q4 2025 results: earnings per share of $3.65 beat estimates of $3.37, while revenue of $76.44 billion exceeded forecasts of $73.8 billion. Compared to the prior year, earnings grew 23.73% and revenue rose 18.11%.
The company also issued an upbeat Q1 2026 revenue outlook of $74.70–$75.80 billion, ahead of consensus estimates. Trading volume for the day reached 24.67 million shares.