Microsoft (MSFT) Ends Trading Day Up 3.45%, Shows Further Strength After Hours

Microsoft Corp (NASDAQ: MSFT) shares concluded the trading session on April 24th with notable gains, reflecting positive investor sentiment towards the technology giant. The stock continued to edge higher in post-market trading.

The official closing price for Microsoft on Wednesday was 387.30 USD, recorded at 7:59 pm GMT-4. This represented a significant increase of +12.91 USD, or +3.45%, compared to the previous closing price of 374.39 USD.

Activity continued after the regular market hours, with Microsoft shares reaching 387.63 USD. This added a further +0.33 USD (+0.085%) in the after-hours session, indicating sustained buying interest.

Throughout the day, Microsoft exhibited a strong upward trend. The stock opened at 375.70 USD and climbed steadily, achieving an intraday high of 388.45 USD. The lowest point reached during the session was 375.19 USD. The 1-day chart clearly shows the stock gaining momentum from the open and finishing near its peak for the day.

Key financial metrics displayed include a Price-to-Earnings (P/E) ratio of 31.20 and a modest dividend yield of 0.86%. As one of the largest companies globally, Microsoft’s market capitalization stood at 2.88 Trillion USD (indicated as 2.88LCr).

This closing price positions the stock comfortably above its 52-week low of 344.79 USD, while still remaining below the 52-week high of 468.35 USD. The strong performance during the regular session and continued gains afterward were key developments for market participants monitoring major United States equities.