Microsoft Stock Plummets Following Lower-than-Expected Cloud OutlookFri 30th Jan, 2026Microsoft experienced a significant drop in its share price following the release of its latest financial forecast for its cloud business. This sharp downturn erased around $357 billion from Microsoft's market capitalization, reflecting investor concerns over the company's cloud growth trajectory. Despite reporting solid gains in both revenue and profit, Microsoft's outlook for Azure, its flagship cloud platform, fell short of market expectations. The revised outlook triggered immediate reactions in after-hours trading, which intensified when markets opened the following day. Their performance and outlooks are expected to provide further insight into the broader health and trajectory of the cloud computing market.

Source: The Munich Eye January 30, 2026 12:07 UTC