Key facts, as of
As of October 23, 2026, Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) trades at $521.08, up 0.1% over the past year. Its 52-week range runs from $349.20 to $553.72; the price is 5.9% below that high. It is 6.2% below its all-time high of $555.45, reached in July 2025. Over the 10 years to the end of September 2026, with dividends reinvested, it returned +902.8%, against +312.9% for the S&P 500 (SPY). It sits 19.4% above its 200-day average of $436.31, the usual sign of a long-term uptrend. Its 30-day volatility is 21.9% annualized, which we rate medium risk. It has a trailing P/E of 29.7 and a dividend yield of 0.75%. Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) has confirmed its next earnings report for October 28, 2026, after the market closes (date from Yahoo Finance, listed on our October 2026 earnings calendar).
Cite: Portfolio Terminal, "Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) stock analysis", 2026-10-23. https://portfolio-terminal.com/analyse/msft
Where it trades today
trading 84% of the way up its 52-week range
How the price has moved
How far it is from its record
Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) is 6.2% below its all-time high of $555.45, reached in July 2025. Over the 10 years to the end of September 2026, with dividends reinvested, it returned +902.8%, against +312.9% for the S&P 500 (SPY).
What to weigh before acting
What Matters Now
- Execution usually depends on product cycles, cloud demand, and how efficiently new AI or software capex converts into durable revenue.
- MSFT is valued near its sector range at 29.7x earnings versus 28.5x for peers, so the next move likely needs a real earnings or guidance catalyst.
- Recent realized volatility sits near 21.9%, below the sector norm of 28.0%, which supports a steadier role inside a diversified portfolio.
- Relative performance versus AAPL, NVDA, GOOGL matters here because leadership inside technology rarely stays static for long.
Portfolio Use Case
- MSFT is more useful for investors comparing conviction names inside technology than for someone looking for a passive “set and forget” holding.
- The risk profile looks balanced enough for a diversified core-plus portfolio, provided the position size reflects sector concentration.
- It is best monitored alongside valuation discipline, because strong narratives in technology can stay expensive longer than expected.
What Would Change the View
- A reset in earnings expectations or a faster peer catch-up could compress the premium valuation currently embedded in MSFT.
- The view would need revisiting if peers such as AAPL, NVDA, GOOGL start winning the marginal flow or posting cleaner operating momentum.
Methodology
- Price, market cap, beta, yield, and liquidity fields for MSFT come from Yahoo Finance quote and summary data.
- 30-day volatility is calculated from recent daily returns and annualized using a 252-trading-day convention.
- Sector context uses stored benchmark averages for Technology so each page compares the ticker against a stable peer baseline rather than against the whole market.
- Peer comparisons use the Portfolio Terminal coverage set and highlight nearby listed alternatives such as AAPL, NVDA, GOOGL.
Sources
- Yahoo Finance quote dataopen →
Live quote, valuation, beta, yield, and volume fields used for MSFT. Last refresh: Oct 23, 2026, 4:15 AM.
- Portfolio Terminal methodologyopen →
Explains how analytics, refresh cadence, and portfolio interpretation work across the product.
- Peer set and coverage context
Comparative context for this page is anchored around nearby tracked names such as AAPL, NVDA, GOOGL.
What Microsoft Corporation does
Microsoft 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…
Employees
223,000
Industry
Software - Infrastructure
Headquarters
Redmond, United States
What analysts expect
MSFT carries a strong buy consensus from 53 analysts, with an average price target of $601.73 versus $521.08 today (+15.5%). Targets are estimates and can move quickly after earnings.
Consensus aggregated by Yahoo Finance. Targets are estimates, not forecasts.
How the business is doing
MSFT generated $331.84B in trailing revenue (17.7% year over year), with a 40.3% net margin, and $16.55B of free cash flow, against $51.97B of net debt.
The numbers, year by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Gross profit | Operating income | Net income | EPS | Free cash flow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $331.84B | $225.47B | $155.24B | $133.75B | $18.00 | $66.99B |
| 2025 | $281.72B | $193.89B | $128.53B | $101.83B | $13.70 | $71.61B |
| 2024 | $245.12B | $171.01B | $109.43B | $88.14B | $11.86 | $74.07B |
| 2023 | $211.91B | $146.05B | $88.52B | $72.36B | $9.72 | $59.48B |
When it reports next
Estimates aggregated by Yahoo Finance. Dates move and estimates change until the report lands.
Which ETFs hold it
MSFT is in 26 of the 54 ETFs we track. It weighs most in XLK: 11.7% of the fund, holding #3 of 75. It is the largest holding of VIG and JEPI.
Famous investors who hold it
MSFT is in the latest 13F of 5 of the 15 famous investors we follow. Bill Ackman (Pershing Square) holds the most of it: 11.9% of the portfolio, position #3 of 14, as of Q2 2026.
How it sits in technology
High-growth sector driven by innovation, cloud computing, AI, and digital transformation.
The companies it competes with
MSFT beside the technology names it is usually measured against.
What the chart is saying
In an uptrend, 5.9% under its 1-year high with no resistance above.
uptrend- Price is 2.6% above its 50-day average and 19.4% above its 200-day.
- The 50-day crossed above the 200-day on 2026-08-31 (a “golden cross”).
- RSI at 51 is neither stretched nor washed out.
- Nothing above has stopped it this year; the nearest floor is $515.00 (-1.2%).
A description of the chart, not advice. Indicators describe what the price has done; none of them knows what it does next.
Questions people ask about it
Is MSFT a good investment in 2026?
Microsoft Corporation trades at a P/E ratio of 29.7, with medium volatility (21.9% annualized). The stock is in a consolidation phase.
What is the risk level of MSFT?
Based on 30-day volatility of 21.9%, MSFT has MEDIUM risk. Beta of 1.10 indicates higher sensitivity to market movements than average.
Does MSFT pay dividends?
Yes, Microsoft Corporation has a dividend yield of 0.75%.
How far is MSFT from its all-time high?
Microsoft Corporation is 6.2% below its all-time high of $555.45, reached in July 2025. Over the 10 years to the end of September 2026, with dividends reinvested, it returned +902.8%, against +312.9% for the S&P 500 (SPY).
When does Microsoft Corporation report earnings?
Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) reports its next quarterly earnings on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, after the market closes. The company has confirmed the date; it comes from Yahoo Finance's earnings data and is listed on the Portfolio Terminal October 2026 earnings calendar. For that quarter, the analysts' consensus Yahoo Finance reports is earnings of $4.72 per share.
Which ETFs hold MSFT?
26 of the 54 popular ETFs we track hold Microsoft Corporation. The largest weights: XLK (11.7%), VGT (11.2%), SPYG (10.9%), VOOG (10.3%) and VUG (9.74%). Measured on each issuer's full holdings file, dated September 30 to October 18, 2026.
How much of VOO is MSFT?
5.78%, as of September 30, 2026: MSFT is holding #3 of 505 in Vanguard's file for VOO. $1,000 in VOO puts about $57.83 in Microsoft Corporation.
Which famous investors own MSFT?
Bill Ackman (11.9% of Pershing Square's 13F), Terry Smith (4.36% of Fundsmith's 13F), Chase Coleman (3.53% of Tiger Global Management's 13F), Ray Dalio (1.09% of Bridgewater Associates's 13F) and George Soros (0.87% of Soros Fund Management's 13F), according to their latest Form 13F filings with the SEC (Q2 2026). A 13F lists US long positions 45 days after the quarter ends, so it can be out of date.
What is the analyst price target for MSFT?
The average analyst price target for Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) is $601.73 based on 53 analyst estimates, about 15.5% above the current price of $521.08. The published range runs from $440.00 to $870.00.
How much revenue does MSFT generate?
Microsoft Corporation reported $331.84B in trailing twelve-month revenue. Revenue growth is running at 17.7% year over year. Net margin sits at 40.3%. Figures are aggregated from company filings by Yahoo Finance and refresh on an hourly cadence.
Compare MSFT with anything
Five years side by side: what $10,000 became, how far each fell, whether they move together.