NEW YORK — Shares of Microsoft Corp (NASDAQ: MSFT) experienced a notable surge during Monday’s trading, closing the session with significant gains and extending that positive momentum into the after-hours market.
By the close of regular trading on April 22nd, Microsoft stock reached
7.70, or 2.14%, for the day, pushing the price well above the previous day’s close of $359.12.
Investor enthusiasm carried over after the closing bell. In extended trading hours, MSFT shares rose further to
6.28 or 1.71% to their value. This indicates continued buying interest beyond the standard market session.
Throughout Monday’s trading, Microsoft stock saw a low of $359.86 and hit a high of $367.77, after opening at $363.38. The daily chart shows a generally positive trend, with a marked pickup in price action visible in the later hours of trading and continuing post-market.
Key financial details highlighted include a market capitalization of 2.73L Cr (often interpreted as Trillions in the US context), a P/E ratio of 29.55, and a dividend yield of 0.91%. While the current price is significantly above the 52-week low of $344.79, it remains below the 52-week high of $468.35, framing the day’s strong performance within its broader yearly context.
