Microsoft’s share price opened October 1, 2026, near $520 after closing at $512.90 on September 30, supported by robust fiscal 2026 results showing 18% revenue growth to $331.8 billion and 31% net income expansion. Azure revenue accelerated 43% in the June quarter—the fastest pace in four years—while Microsoft 365 Copilot surpassed 30 million paid seats, driving Intelligent Cloud segment strength and a 39% calendar third-quarter stock gain. With shares trading in a $512–$523 intraday range and analysts maintaining strong-buy ratings with average price targets above $577, near-term momentum reflects sustained AI demand and cloud backlog expansion ahead of the October 28 earnings release.