Microsoft Drops to Seventh in Trading Volume Despite AI-Driven Growth

On June 24, 2025, Microsoft's trading volume reached $8.724 billion, marking a 27.04% decrease from the previous day. This placed Microsoft in the seventh position in terms of trading volume for the day.

Microsoft's stock has been on a strong upward trajectory, driven by its leadership in agentic artificial intelligence applications. The company's market capitalization stands at $3.64 trillion, making it the world's most valuable company. BofA Securities has identified Microsoft as a key beneficiary of the new agentic AI software era, highlighting the potential for significant medium-term uplift in software spending due to AI agents. These agents could serve as a catalyst for sustainable and measurable improvements in workforce productivity.

Microsoft's exposure to the agentic AI trend is evident through its Microsoft 365 productivity products, Azure cloud services, and partnership with OpenAI. The integration of AI into Microsoft 365 Copilot, which assists with drafting content, analyzing data, and summarizing emails and meetings, further solidifies its position in this emerging field. Additionally, Microsoft Copilot Studio provides a low-code environment for building AI agents that integrate with enterprise data and APIs.

Despite its strong position, Microsoft is not immune to challenges. The company is reportedly planning to lay off more employees in its gaming unit, Xbox, as part of ongoing restructuring efforts. This move comes as the company continues to focus on its core strengths and strategic initiatives.