It’s also not a sight you may have expected before Satya Nadella took over. Since 2014, the new CEO has rebuilt the company with a laser focus on cloud and enterprise, to huge success. The company’s share price has risen from $27.22 to over $96 under his guidance, and is poised for further growth.
Still Trailing Apple
Nadella re-organized the company for a stronger focus on Cloud and AI, two areas he believes will be essential going forward. Analysts at Morgan Stanley believe Office 365 revenue could double by 2020, propelling it ahead of competitors. Whatever the case, it’s going to be a close battle between the three giants over the next few years, and one that investors will be watching closely.