Key Metrics
Price Performance
30-DAY PRICE CHART
1-YEAR PERFORMANCE
Decision Support
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 26.6x earnings versus 28.5x for peers, so the next move likely needs a real earnings or guidance catalyst.
- MSFT carries a beta of 1.11, which means the stock should be judged on how it affects total portfolio swings, not just on standalone upside.
- MSFT is in a bullish short-term regime and only 23.6% below its 52-week high, so the question is whether fundamentals can keep pace with that stronger tape.
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
- If the short-term trend rolls over while volume fades, the market may stop paying up for momentum before the fundamentals change.
- Volatility is already above the sector norm, so even a correct long-term thesis can be painful if the position size is too aggressive.
- 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
Live quote, valuation, beta, yield, and volume fields used for MSFT. Last refresh: Apr 22, 2026, 4:44 AM.
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Comparative context for this page is anchored around nearby tracked names such as AAPL, NVDA, GOOGL.
Editorial note
Written by Portfolio Terminal Research. Template updated 3/24/2026, with market data refreshed from the latest feed on 4/22/2026, 4:44:10 AM. This page is designed for research workflow and portfolio monitoring, not personalized investment advice.
Technology Sector Context
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Technical Analysis
Microsoft Corporation is currently trading at $424.16, which is 23.6% below its 52-week high. With a beta of 1.11, the stock shows average sensitivity to market movements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is MSFT a good buy right now?
Microsoft Corporation trades at 26.6x earnings. This is near market average. Current risk level is Medium based on 29.8% volatility.
Does MSFT pay dividends?
Yes, Microsoft Corporation offers a dividend yield of 0.86%. This translates to approximately $3.65 per share annually.
How volatile is MSFT?
With 30-day annualized volatility of 29.8% and beta of 1.11,MSFT is classified as Medium risk. Expect larger swings than the broader market during volatile periods.
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