Alphabet Surpasses Microsoft in Market Value Amid Strong 2025 Performance
Alphabet (GOOGL) eclipsed Microsoft (MSFT) in market capitalization following a 3.5% stock surge on Friday, reaching a $3.58 trillion valuation. The gain reflects a 59% year-to-date rally fueled by robust Q3 earnings, including $102.35 billion revenue and 34% cloud unit growth. Berkshire Hathaway's $4.9 billion stake and the successful Gemini 3 AI rollout further bolstered investor confidence.
Microsoft retreated 12% from October highs as capital rotated toward value stocks, now trading NEAR $478 with a $3.52 trillion market cap. The divergence highlights shifting investor preferences in the tech sector's upper echelons.