Is MSFT a good investment in 2026?

Microsoft Corporation trades at a P/E ratio of 25.0, with medium volatility (21.2% annualized). The stock is in a consolidation phase.

What is the risk level of MSFT?

Based on 30-day volatility of 21.2%, MSFT has MEDIUM risk. Beta of 1.11 indicates higher sensitivity to market movements than average.

Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) Stock Analysis & Price Target

Q: Does MSFT pay dividends?

Yes, Microsoft Corporation has a dividend yield of 0.91%.

Key Metrics

MARKET CAP

$2.97T

P/E RATIO

25.0

BETA

1.11

More volatile

DIV YIELD

0.91%

52W HIGH

$555.45

52W LOW

$344.79

VOLATILITY

21.2%

30d annualized

Price Performance

30-DAY PRICE CHART

$396.86 → $399.41+0.64%

30 days agoToday

1-YEAR PERFORMANCE

$391.26 → $399.41+2.1%

MSFT | 52-week chartLast updated: 3/18/2026

Technology Sector Context

High-growth sector driven by innovation, cloud computing, AI, and digital transformation.

METRIC	MSFT	SECTOR AVG	VS SECTOR
P/E Ratio	25.0x	28.5x	↓ 12%
Beta	1.11	1.15	Less volatile
Div Yield	0.91%	0.80%	Above avg
30d Volatility	21.2%	28%	Lower risk

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Competitors Analysis

Compare MSFT's key metrics against its main technology sector competitors.

COMPANY	PRICE	MARKET CAP	SECTOR
MSFT(You are here)	$399.41	$2.97T	Technology	—
AAPL	$254.23	$3.74T	Technology	VIEW →
NVDA	$181.93	$4.42T	Technology	VIEW →
GOOGL	$310.92	$3.76T	Communication Services	VIEW →

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Technical Analysis

Microsoft Corporation is currently trading at $399.41, which is 28.1% below its 52-week high. With a beta of 1.11, the stock shows average sensitivity to market movements.

RSI (14)NEUTRAL

30-DAY TRENDNEUTRAL

VOLUME24.5M(Below avg)

Frequently Asked Questions

Is MSFT a good buy right now?

Microsoft Corporation trades at 25.0x earnings. This is near market average. Current risk level is Medium based on 21.2% volatility.

Does MSFT pay dividends?

Yes, Microsoft Corporation offers a dividend yield of 0.91%. This translates to approximately $3.63 per share annually.

How volatile is MSFT?

With 30-day annualized volatility of 21.2% 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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Last updated: 3/18/2026, 4:41:54 AM