Wall Street’s big bet on AI is beefing up the pockets of some of the most prominent leaders in the tech space.
Nadella’s sweeping take-home pay was thanks in part to the tech giants’ share performance, which has seen generous gains amid the enthusiasm towards AI investments.
In 2025 alone, Microsoft’s stock price has risen by 23%, with shares having more than doubled in value over the past three years. Today, Microsoft’s market cap is almost at $4 trillion.
