Apple Posts $111B Revenue but Microsoft AI Growth Steadies Ahead

The latest comparison of Apple and Microsoft revenue trends shows Apple maintaining a larger sales base with seasonal spikes, while Microsoft delivers steadier growth powered by AI. On May 22 analysts favored Microsoft for its superior margins, lower valuation, and analyst ratings despite Apple's bigger market cap and YTD gains. By May 25 new data highlighted Apple's $111.2B quarterly sales versus Microsoft's $82.9B, offset by Microsoft's 46% EBIT margin and $37B AI run-rate expanding 123% YoY. Investors now weigh whether Microsoft's consistent trajectory can close the revenue gap or if Apple's scale will prevail.