Microsoft Corporation MSFT Stock Analysis
- Nasdaq
- Stock
- Pre-market · opens 9:30 AM ET
$524.51 up $3.43, 0.66% at close Oct 23
Last close · Previous close $521.08
- Market cap
- At the Oct 23 close
- P/E ratio
- 29.20On last 12 months’ EPS
- Diluted EPS
- $17.96Last 12 months
- Dividend yield
- 0.69%Last 12 months
Price chart
$524.51up $3.43, 0.66%Fri, Oct 23 session
Use the left and right arrow keys to move along the chart.
Price data
Trading
- Previous close$521.08Oct 22
- Volume13.68MOct 23 session
Shares traded on all US exchanges in the last completed session. Live intraday volume covers IEX only, so it is left out.
- Avg. volume21.05MLast 21 sessions
The average daily shares traded over the last 21 trading sessions, about one calendar month.
- 52-week range: $349.20 to $553.72; now $524.51
The lowest and highest trades over the past 52 weeks, adjusted for splits. The marker shows the latest price.
Member SIPC.Low CommissionsLearn More (opens in a new tab)Sponsored. Affiliate link: I may earn a commission. The inclusion of Interactive Brokers’ (IBKR) name, logo or weblink is present pursuant to an advertising arrangement only. IBKR is not a contributor, reviewer, provider or sponsor of content published on this site, and is not responsible for the accuracy of any products or services discussed.
Performance
Past performance, measured to the Oct 23 close. Total return includes reinvested dividends.Price change only, without dividends. Compared with the S&P 500, using SPY.
MSFT beat the S&P 500 in 3 of 7 periods.
| Period | MSFT and S&P 500 | vs S&P 500 |
|---|---|---|
| Short term | ||
| 1M | MSFT: up 4.8% S&P 500: down 1.0% | MSFT beat the S&P 500 by 5.8 percentage points Beat |
| 3M | MSFT: up 37.7% S&P 500: up 3.2% | MSFT beat the S&P 500 by 34.5 percentage points Beat |
| YTD | MSFT: up 9.1% S&P 500: up 12.3% | MSFT trailed the S&P 500 by 3.2 percentage points Trailed |
| 1Y | MSFT: up 1.6% S&P 500: up 14.3% | MSFT trailed the S&P 500 by 12.7 percentage points Trailed |
| Long term | ||
| 3Y | MSFT: up 63.0% S&P 500: up 87.4% +17.7% vs +23.3% a year | MSFT trailed the S&P 500 by 24.4 percentage points Trailed |
| 5Y | MSFT: up 76.8% S&P 500: up 79.4% +12.1% vs +12.4% a year | MSFT trailed the S&P 500 by 2.6 percentage points Trailed |
| 10Y | MSFT: up 890.1% S&P 500: up 316.2% +25.8% vs +15.3% a year | MSFT beat the S&P 500 by 573.9 percentage points Beat |
$10,000 invested in MSFT 10 years ago (Oct 21, 2016) would be worth about $99,006 at the close on , with dividends reinvested. The same amount in the S&P 500 would be worth about $41,616.
MSFT beat the S&P 500 in 4 of 7 periods.
| Period | MSFT and S&P 500 | vs S&P 500 |
|---|---|---|
| Short term | ||
| 1M | MSFT: up 4.8% S&P 500: down 1.0% | MSFT beat the S&P 500 by 5.8 percentage points Beat |
| 3M | MSFT: up 37.5% S&P 500: up 3.0% | MSFT beat the S&P 500 by 34.5 percentage points Beat |
| YTD | MSFT: up 8.5% S&P 500: up 11.4% | MSFT trailed the S&P 500 by 2.9 percentage points Trailed |
| 1Y | MSFT: up 0.8% S&P 500: up 13.1% | MSFT trailed the S&P 500 by 12.3 percentage points Trailed |
| Long term | ||
| 3Y | MSFT: up 59.3% S&P 500: up 80.7% +16.8% vs +21.8% a year | MSFT trailed the S&P 500 by 21.4 percentage points Trailed |
| 5Y | MSFT: up 69.7% S&P 500: up 67.7% +11.2% vs +10.9% a year | MSFT beat the S&P 500 by 2.0 percentage points Beat |
| 10Y | MSFT: up 779.2% S&P 500: up 255.2% +24.3% vs +13.5% a year | MSFT beat the S&P 500 by 524.0 percentage points Beat |
$10,000 invested in MSFT 10 years ago (Oct 21, 2016) would be worth about $87,917 at the close on , not counting dividends. The same amount in the S&P 500 would be worth about $35,516.
All-time high
$543.45
Closing high on . Now 3.5% below that record.
Split-adjusted daily closes since Mar 13, 1986.
Stock splits
9
Latest: 2-for-1 on . One share bought before the first split is 288 shares today.
All 9 splits
- 2-for-1
- 2-for-1
- 2-for-1
- 2-for-1
- 2-for-1
- 3-for-2
- 3-for-2
- 2-for-1
- 2-for-1
Valuation
Financials
Reported results, not forecasts. From company filings via Tiingo; the latest report is Q4 FY26, the quarter ended Jun 30, 2026. “Last 12 months” means the four quarters from Jul 1, 2025 to Jun 30, 2026, and balance-sheet figures are as of Jun 30, 2026.
Revenue and net income
Last 12 months, with the change from the 12 months before
- Revenue
- $331.84Bup 17.8%
- Net income
- $133.75Bup 31.3%
- Diluted EPS
- $17.96up 31.7%
Data table
| Period | Revenue | Net income | Diluted EPS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 FY25 (Sep 30, 2024) | $65.59B | $24.67B | $3.30 |
| Q2 FY25 (Dec 31, 2024) | $69.63B | $24.11B | $3.23 |
| Q3 FY25 (Mar 31, 2025) | $70.07B | $25.82B | $3.46 |
| Q4 FY25 (Jun 30, 2025) | $76.44B | $27.23B | $3.65 |
| Q1 FY26 (Sep 30, 2025) | $77.67B | $27.75B | $3.72 |
| Q2 FY26 (Dec 31, 2025) | $81.27B | $38.46B | $5.16 |
| Q3 FY26 (Mar 31, 2026) | $82.89B | $31.78B | $4.27 |
| Q4 FY26 (Jun 30, 2026) | $90.01B | $35.77B | $4.81 |
| Period | Revenue | Net income | Diluted EPS |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY22 (Jun 30, 2022) | $198.27B | $72.74B | $9.65 |
| FY23 (Jun 30, 2023) | $211.92B | $72.36B | $9.68 |
| FY24 (Jun 30, 2024) | $245.12B | $88.14B | $11.80 |
| FY25 (Jun 30, 2025) | $281.72B | $101.83B | $13.64 |
| FY26 (Jun 30, 2026) | $331.84B | $133.75B | $17.95 |
Margins
- Gross 67.9%
- Operating 46.8%
- Net 40.3%
The percentages above the chart cover the last 12 months; the lines show each quarter. What margins tell you
Cash flow
- $66.99BLast 12 months
Cash from operations minus capital spending: the cash left after the business maintains and grows its assets.
FCF = Operating cash flow − Capital spendingFree cash flow - Operating cash flow$182.94BLast 12 months
- Capital spending$115.95BLast 12 months
- 20.2%Last 12 months
Free cash flow as a share of revenue, both over the last 12 months.
Shareholder returns
- $20.26BLast 12 months
Cash spent repurchasing shares, net of shares issued. Buybacks shrink the share count, so each remaining share owns more of the company.
- Dividends paid$26.45BLast 12 months
- Total returned$46.71BLast 12 months
70% of free cash flow
Balance sheet
- $113.19BAs of Jun 30, 2026
Cash plus short- and long-term marketable securities on the Jun 30, 2026 balance sheet.
- Total debt$56.83BAs of Jun 30, 2026
- Net cash$56.37BAs of Jun 30, 2026
- 1.23As of Jun 30, 2026
Current assets divided by current liabilities on the Jun 30, 2026 balance sheet. Above 1 means short-term assets cover the bills due within a year.
Current ratio = Current assets ÷ Current liabilitiesCurrent ratio - 0.13As of Jun 30, 2026
Total debt divided by shareholders’ equity on the Jun 30, 2026 balance sheet: a measure of financial leverage.
D/E = Total debt ÷ Shareholders’ equityDebt-to-equity ratio
Financial strength
- 6 of 9Last 12 months
vs the 12 beforeA 0–9 checklist from accounting professor Joseph Piotroski. Each test compares the last 12 months with the 12 months before and scores a point if it passes. 8–9 is strong; 0–2 is weak.
- ✓Net income was positive: passed
- ✓Operating cash flow was positive: passed
- ✓Return on assets improved: passed
- ✓Operating cash flow exceeded net income: passed
- ✓Long-term debt fell relative to assets: passed
- ✗Current ratio improved: not passed
- ✓Share count didn’t rise: passed
- ✗Gross margin improved: not passed
- ✗Asset turnover (revenue ÷ assets) improved: not passed
- 33.2%Last 12 months
Over the last 12 months, Microsoft’s net income was 33.2% of its shareholders’ equity (averaged over the last four quarter-ends). It describes the past year, not an expected return.
ROE = Net income (last 12 months) ÷ Average equityReturn on equity - 19.4%Last 12 months
Over the last 12 months, Microsoft’s net income was 19.4% of its total assets (averaged over the last four quarter-ends): what the business earned on everything it owns.
ROA = Net income (last 12 months) ÷ Average total assets
Dividends
Cash dividends per share by ex-dividend year, adjusted for splits.
Dividends per share
Data table
| Year | Per share |
|---|---|
| 2016 | $1.47 |
| 2017 | $1.59 |
| 2018 | $1.72 |
| 2019 | $1.89 |
| 2020 | $2.09 |
| 2021 | $2.30 |
| 2022 | $2.54 |
| 2023 | $2.79 |
| 2024 | $3.08 |
| 2025 | $3.40 |
| 2026 (to date) | $2.73 |
Dividend details
- $3.64Per share, last 12 months
Cash dividends per share with ex-dividend dates in the last 12 months.
- Dividend yield0.69%Last 12 months
- $0.91Ex-dividend
The most recent payment per share. Shares bought on or after the ex-dividend date don’t receive it.
- FrequencyQuarterly4 payments in the last 12 months
- up 10.2% a yearFull years 2020–2025
The compound annual growth rate of the full-year dividend per share from 2020 to 2025.
- 20 yearsThrough 2025
How many calendar years in a row the full-year amount has risen, through 2025.
- 20.3%Last 12 months
The share of earnings paid out as dividends over the last 12 months. Lower ratios leave more room to reinvest or raise the dividend.
Payout = Dividends per share ÷ Diluted EPS (both last 12 months)Payout ratio calculator
About Microsoft Corporation
Microsoft (Nasdaq "MSFT" @microsoft) creates platforms and tools powered by AI to deliver innovative solutions that meet the evolving needs of our customers. The technology company is committed to making AI available broadly and doing so responsibly, with a mission to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. SOURCE Microsoft Corp.
- Sector
- Technology
- Industry
- Software - Infrastructure
- Headquarters
- Washington, USA
- SEC filings
- EDGAR (opens in a new tab)
- Exchange
- Nasdaq
- Asset type
- Common stock
- Price history since
MSFT news
Explore more stocks
Prices are from the last refresh. Open any stock for its live dashboard.
Popular stocks
MSFT stock FAQ
What is MSFT stock’s price today?
Microsoft (MSFT) traded at $524.51 at the close on , up $3.43 (0.66%) from the previous close of $521.08. Over the past 52 weeks it has traded between $349.20 and $553.72.
If you invested $1,000 in MSFT 10 years ago, how much would you have now?
With dividends reinvested, $1,000 invested in MSFT on would be worth about $9,901 at the close on , a total return of +890.1%. The same $1,000 would be worth $1,768 if invested five years ago, $1,016 if invested one year ago, $26,319 if invested 20 years ago, and $102,578 if invested 30 years ago. Past performance doesn’t predict future returns.
What is MSFT’s P/E ratio?
MSFT trades at 29.2 times its diluted earnings over the four quarters to ($17.96 per share), at the close. (How the P/E ratio works.)
How much revenue does Microsoft make?
Microsoft reported $331.8 billion of revenue over the four quarters to , up 17.8% from the twelve months before. In its latest quarter (Q4 FY26, ended ) revenue was $90.0 billion, up 17.7% from a year earlier.
Is Microsoft profitable?
Yes. Microsoft earned $133.7 billion of net income over the four quarters to , a net margin of 40.3%, and its operating margin was 46.8% (what margins tell you).
What are MSFT’s earnings per share?
MSFT’s diluted earnings per share were $17.96 over the four quarters to , compared with $13.64 in the twelve months before. The latest quarter (Q4 FY26) brought $4.81 per share, against $3.65 a year earlier (how EPS works).
Does MSFT pay a dividend?
Yes. Microsoft pays a quarterly dividend. The most recent was $0.91 per share, with an ex-dividend date of . Over the last twelve months it paid $3.64 per share, a 0.69% yield at the close, and the full-year dividend has risen 20 years in a row (how dividend yield works).
Based on the last 12 months’ payments ($3.64 per share), and if the next 12 months match the last 12, 100 shares would receive about $364 over 12 months, and $1,000 over 12 months would take about 275 shares, roughly $144,240 at the close. Dividends can change.
What is MSFT’s 52-week high and low?
Over the past 52 weeks MSFT has traded as low as $349.20 and as high as $553.72. At $524.51 at the close on , it is 5.3% below that high and 50.2% above the low.
What is MSFT’s all-time high?
MSFT’s highest closing price was $543.45 on , adjusted for stock splits. At $524.51 at the close on , it is 3.5% below that record.
Has MSFT stock ever split?
Yes, nine times: 2-for-1 on ; 2-for-1 on ; 3-for-2 on ; 3-for-2 on ; 2-for-1 on ; 2-for-1 on ; 2-for-1 on ; 2-for-1 on ; 2-for-1 on . One share bought before the first split would be 288 shares today.
How has MSFT stock performed?
Including dividends and measured to the close on , MSFT has returned +9.1% so far this year and +1.6% over the past year, and +76.8% over five years (+12.1% a year). Over the same periods the S&P 500, measured by SPY, returned +12.3%, +14.3% and +79.4%. Past performance doesn’t predict future returns.
What sector and industry is Microsoft in?
Microsoft is in the Technology sector and the Software - Infrastructure industry, and is headquartered in Washington, USA.
What exchange does MSFT trade on?
Microsoft trades on the Nasdaq under the ticker symbol MSFT. Its price history on this dashboard begins on .
Member SIPC.Low CommissionsLearn More (opens in a new tab)Sponsored. Affiliate link: I may earn a commission. The inclusion of Interactive Brokers’ (IBKR) name, logo or weblink is present pursuant to an advertising arrangement only. IBKR is not a contributor, reviewer, provider or sponsor of content published on this site, and is not responsible for the accuracy of any products or services discussed.
About this data. Data sourced by Tiingo (opens in a new tab). The live price is Tiingo’s real-time price, based on IEX trades and quotes; intraday charts show IEX trades, and volume figures are consolidated totals for completed sessions. Prices are split-adjusted, and total returns assume dividends are reinvested. Financials come from company filings and can lag new reports. Times are Eastern.
This page is for education, not investment advice. Past performance doesn't predict future returns. Logos provided by Logo.dev (opens in a new tab).
The Interactive Brokers word and logo are trademarks of Interactive Brokers LLC (or its subsidiaries) in the US and/or elsewhere. All rights reserved.