Microsoft Corporation (MSFT)
NASDAQ: MSFTTechnologySoftware - InfrastructureUSD
Market open · Delayed 15 min · as of Oct 7, 3:31 PM ET
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Technical analysisKey statistics
All statistics- Market cap
- $3.93T
- P/E (TTM)
- 29.50
- Forward P/E
- 22.37
- EPS (TTM)
- $17.95
- Dividend yield
- 0.69% ($3.64)
- Ex-dividend date
- Aug 20, 2026
- 52-week range
- 349.20 – 553.72
- Day range
- 524.69 – 531.73
- Volume / Avg
- 10.14M / 28.00M
- Beta
- —
- Shares outstanding
- 7.43B
- Next earnings
- Nov 4, 2026
52-week range
MSFT stock today
Microsoft (MSFT) is trading at $529.56 on Oct 7, up 0.05% (+$0.255), versus the S&P 500's 0.26% decline. At this level, MSFT sits near the top of its 52-week range of $349.20 to $553.72: 4.4% below the high, set on Oct 28, 2025 and 51.6% above the low. MSFT is up 9.9% year to date, underperforming the S&P 500 (+14.0%). Over the past 12 months, the stock has gained 1.5%.
At 29.5x trailing earnings, Microsoft trades below the peer-group median of 77.9x. Its forward P/E of 22.4x is lower than the trailing multiple, which means analysts expect earnings to rise over the next year. Microsoft's next earnings report is expected on Nov 4, 2026. Microsoft pays an annual dividend of $3.64 per share, a 0.69% yield at the current price.
Summary generated from market data by MetaCap's automated system. Methodology
About Microsoft
Company profileMicrosoft Corporation, a technology company, develops and supports a portfolio of technology solutions for individuals and businesses worldwide. Its products include operating systems, server applications, business solution applications, software development tools, desktop and server management tools, and video games; and devices, such as PCs, tablets, gaming and entertainment consoles, other intelligent devices, and related accessories. The company's Productivity and Business Processes segment offers Microsoft 365 Commercial, Enterprise Mobility + Security, Power BI, Exchange, SharePoint, Microsoft Teams, Microsoft 365 Security and Compliance, Microsoft 365 Copilot, and Windows Commercial on-premises and Office licensed on-premises.
- Sector
- Technology
- Industry
- Software - Infrastructure
- CEO
- Mr. Satya Nadella
- Headquarters
- Redmond, WA
- Employees
- 223,000
- IPO year
- 1986
- Website
- microsoft.com
Financial highlights
Full financialsIn fiscal 2026, Microsoft generated $331.84 billion in revenue, up 17.8% from fiscal 2025, its 10th consecutive year of revenue growth. Net income was $133.75 billion (+31.3% year over year), for a net margin of 40.3% versus a median of 36.1% in the prior 5 years. Gross margin was 67.9% (down from 68.8%) and operating margin 46.8%.
| Fiscal year | FY 2026 | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $331.84B | $281.72B | $245.12B | $211.91B | $198.27B |
| Growth | +17.79% | +14.93% | +15.67% | +6.88% | +17.96% |
| Net income | $133.75B | $101.83B | $88.14B | $72.36B | $72.74B |
| EPS (diluted) | $17.95 | $13.64 | $11.80 | $9.68 | $9.65 |
Analyst forecast
ForecastConsensus (56 analysts)
strong_buy
Avg. price target
$587.63+10.97%
- Strong buy 14
- Buy 41
- Hold 1
- Sell 0
- Strong sell 0
Target range
Ratings and targets reflect third-party analyst opinions, not MetaCap recommendations.
Earnings
Earnings history- Next report
- Nov 4, 2026
- EPS estimate
- $4.71
- Last reported (Q4 2026)
- Jul 29, 2026
- EPS actual vs est.
- $4.80 vs —
Dividends
Dividend history- Annual dividend
- $3.64
- Dividend yield
- 0.69%
- Last payment
- $0.91
- Ex-dividend date
- Aug 20, 2026
MSFT news
All MSFT news- Microsoft bearish pin bar at $535.63 signals pullback risk: LiveInvesting.com
- Microsoft unveils new Surface laptops with Nvidia chipsSeeking AlphaMSFT, NVDA
- New data strengthens our faith in a TJX comeback. Plus, the Nvidia-Microsoft PC is hereCNBCMSFT, NVDA
- Microsoft to sell $2,599 Surface Laptop Ultra containing Nvidia AI chipCNBCMSFT, NVDA
- Microsoft brings more AI to PCs as it challenges AppleInvesting.com
- Stocks Finish Higher on Lower Bond Yields and Earnings OptimismNasdaqALK, GOOGL, UAL, AMAT
- SpaceX vs. Nvidia: Which Is the Better Trillion-Dollar Artificial Intelligence (AI) Stock for 2027?NasdaqNVDA, META, MSFT, GOOGL
- 3 Tech Stocks to Buy in October, Starting With MicrosoftNasdaqMSFT, AVGO, MU
Microsoft peers
Technology sector| Company | Price | % Chg | Market cap | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PLTRPalantir Technologies Inc. Class A | 193.14 | +0.56% | $464.13B | vs MSFT |
| ORCLOracle Corporation | 143.86 | -0.63% | $436.11B | vs MSFT |
| PANWPalo Alto Networks Inc. | 405.30 | -3.48% | $331.53B | vs MSFT |
| CRWDCrowdStrike Holdings Inc. Class A | 265.70 | -4.72% | $272.06B | vs MSFT |
| FTNTFortinet Inc. | 189.47 | -0.94% | $139.02B | vs MSFT |
| NETCloudflare Inc. Class A | 344.07 | -3.08% | $122.52B | vs MSFT |
| SNPSSynopsys Inc. | 502.67 | -0.49% | $96.33B | vs MSFT |
| CRWVCoreWeave Inc. Class A | 88.47 | -3.54% | $48.79B | vs MSFT |
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Microsoft stock FAQ
What is Microsoft's stock price today?
MSFT last traded at $529.56 as of Oct 7, 3:31 PM EDT, up 0.05% on the day. Prices are delayed at least 15 minutes.
Does Microsoft pay a dividend?
Yes. Microsoft pays $3.64 per share annually, a 0.69% yield. The most recent dividend of $0.91 had an ex-dividend date of Aug 20, 2026.
When is Microsoft's next earnings date?
Microsoft is expected to report earnings on Wednesday, November 4, 2026. Analysts expect EPS of $4.71.
What is MSFT's P/E ratio?
MSFT trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 29.50 and a forward P/E of 22.37, compared with a median of 77.9 for its closest peers.
Is Microsoft in the S&P 500?
Yes. Microsoft (MSFT) is a constituent of the S&P 500 index.
Who is Microsoft's CEO?
Mr. Satya Nadella is the chief executive officer of Microsoft Corporation, which has about 223,000 employees.
Has MSFT ever split its stock?
Yes. The most recent MSFT stock split was a 2-for-1 split on Feb 18, 2003, one of 9 splits on record.