Prediction: Within 18 Months, Microsoft Will Be More Valuable Than Apple

The article argues that Microsoft could overtake Apple in market value within 18 months, driven by stronger AI monetization potential and a more attractive valuation. While Apple remains larger at about $4.5 trillion versus Microsoft’s $3.6 trillion, the author says Apple looks expensive at 35 times earnings and may be due for a pullback. Microsoft, trading around 27 times earnings, is described as better positioned to benefit from AI through Copilot and business productivity use cases. The piece frames the debate as a relative valuation and growth story rather than a near-term catalyst, with Microsoft’s recent strong quarterly results and AI-related upside supporting the bullish case.