As of May 2024, Microsoft is bigger than Google based on market capitalization.
Comparing Market Capitalization
Market capitalization is a common metric used to determine the size of a company. It is calculated by multiplying the company's stock price by its number of outstanding shares. A higher market capitalization generally indicates a larger company.
According to recent data, Microsoft leads Google in market capitalization:
| Company | Market Capitalization (May 2024) |
|---|---|
| Microsoft | $3.12 Trillion USD |
| Alphabet (Google's Parent Company) | Top 5 (not specified exact value) |
As reported on July 4, 2024, Microsoft held the position of the world's largest company with a market capitalization of $3.12 trillion U.S. dollars as of May 2024. Alphabet, Google's parent company, rounded out the top five alongside Apple, NVIDIA and Amazon.
Therefore, based on market capitalization as of May 2024, Microsoft is the bigger company.
