When Satya Nadella became Microsoft CEO in 2014, the software company was stuck in the mud. Its Windows and Office franchises had matured, and forays into consumer devices and mobile operating systems had failed. The stock was trading at a record low valuation.
Satya Nadella, Microsoft: Barron’s Top CEOs 2026
The stock is down this year, but sales and earnings are up by double digits under the longtime CEO.











