Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) Stock Price & Analysis
Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) closed at USD 521.08 on Thursday, October 22, 2026, down 2.23% on the day. The US market is currently closed (pre-market); this is not a live price.
The prior close was USD 532.95; the Oct 22, 2026 session ranged USD 520.3–533.6 on volume of 21,246,740 shares. Market capitalization is $3.87T, with a 52-week range of USD 349.2–553.72 (NMS). Source: Nexqual, retrieved October 23, 2026 at 09:21 UTC.
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Key facts (MSFT)
- Last four reported quarters (through Jun 30, 2026): revenue $332B, net income $134B (40.3% margin), free cash flow $67.0B (SEC filings).
- 36 of 80 tracked superinvestors hold MSFT (13F, Q2 2026 (1 investor on Q3 2026, filed early)): 3 new, 14 added, 15 reduced, 4 unchanged.
- Analysts: Buy (mean 1.82 on a 1–5 scale) (57 analysts), mean target USD 601.73 (range 440–870).
- Total return with dividends: 1Y +0.9% vs S&P 500 +14.9%; 5Y +75.6% vs S&P 500 +80.3%.
- Next earnings: 2026-10-28, EPS estimate USD 4.72, revenue estimate $90.7B.
Financials (SEC 10-K; TTM = last four 10-Q/10-K quarters) (MSFT)
| USD | FY2022 | FY2023 | FY2024 | FY2025 | FY2026 | TTM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $198B | $212B | $245B | $282B | $332B | $332B |
| Gross profit | $136B | $146B | $171B | $194B | $225B | — |
| Operating income | $83.4B | $88.5B | $109B | $129B | $155B | $155B |
| Net income | $72.7B | $72.4B | $88.1B | $102B | $134B | $134B |
| EPS (diluted) | $9.65 | $9.68 | $11.80 | $13.64 | $17.95 | — |
| Free cash flow | $65.1B | $59.5B | $74.1B | $71.6B | $67.0B | $67.0B |
| Gross margin | 68.4% | 68.9% | 69.8% | 68.8% | 67.9% | — |
| Operating margin | 42.1% | 41.8% | 44.6% | 45.6% | 46.8% | 46.8% |
| Net margin | 36.7% | 34.1% | 36.0% | 36.1% | 40.3% | 40.3% |
| Revenue growth | +18.0% | +6.9% | +15.7% | +14.9% | +17.8% | — |
| Cash + short-term investments | $105B | $111B | $75.5B | $94.6B | $76.8B | — |
| Total debt | $49.8B | $47.2B | $44.9B | $43.2B | $40.3B | — |
Fiscal years end Jun. EPS is split-adjusted.
Valuation (price ÷ last four quarters, through Jun 30, 2026) (MSFT)
P/E at fiscal year-ends: Jun 2026 20.8x, Jun 2025 36.5x, Jun 2024 37.9x.
Superinvestors (SEC 13F-HR, Q2 2026) (MSFT)
36 of 80 tracked investors hold MSFT (1 investor on Q3 2026, filed early). Each row is the investor's latest 13F; change is vs their prior-quarter share count.
| Investor | Firm | % of portfolio | Value | Change | Quarter |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AltaRock Partners | 20.54% | $871M | Added +25.0% | Q2 2026 | |
| Bill Ackman | Pershing Square | 11.89% | $2.32B | New position | Q2 2026 |
| Triple Frond Partners | 11.74% | $131M | Unchanged | Q2 2026 | |
| Vulcan Value Partners | 11.21% | $368M | Reduced -11.0% | Q2 2026 | |
| David Katz | Matrix Asset Advisors | 7.31% | $88.7M | Added +0.1% | Q3 2026 |
| Dennis Hong | ShawSpring Partners | 7.31% | $17.0M | New position | Q2 2026 |
| David Rolfe | Wedgewood Partners | 6.89% | $33.4M | Added +21.1% | Q2 2026 |
| Polen Capital | Polen Capital Management | 6.74% | $783M | Reduced -26.3% | Q2 2026 |
| Mairs & Power | Mairs & Power Funds | 6.68% | $728M | Added +0.4% | Q2 2026 |
| Jensen Investment Management | 6.67% | $275M | Reduced -37.0% | Q2 2026 | |
| AKO Capital | 5.46% | $234M | Reduced -14.6% | Q2 2026 | |
| Yacktman Asset Management | 4.65% | $376M | Added +1.6% | Q2 2026 | |
| Terry Smith | Fundsmith | 4.36% | $596M | Reduced -23.2% | Q2 2026 |
| Wallace Weitz | Weitz Investment Management | 3.96% | $57.1M | Reduced -9.6% | Q2 2026 |
| William Von Mueffling | Cantillon Capital Management | 3.86% | $25.7M | Reduced -93.8% | Q2 2026 |
| Chase Coleman | Tiger Global Management | 3.53% | $846M | Reduced -9.3% | Q2 2026 |
| Robert Vinall | RV Capital GmbH | 3.22% | $12.3M | Added +31.3% | Q2 2026 |
| Lee Ainslie | Maverick Capital | 2.80% | $310M | Added +14.7% | Q2 2026 |
| Hillman Capital | Hillman Capital Management | 2.78% | $3.8M | Reduced -4.9% | Q2 2026 |
| Dodge & Cox Funds | Dodge & Cox | 2.51% | $4.79B | Added +7.3% | Q2 2026 |
| Van Den Berg Management I | 2.19% | $10.4M | Added +0.9% | Q2 2026 | |
| Torray Funds | 1.82% | $13.5M | Reduced -53.5% | Q2 2026 | |
| Viking Global | Viking Global Investors | 1.55% | $544M | Reduced -36.8% | Q2 2026 |
| Thomas Gayner | Markel Group | 1.53% | $201M | Unchanged | Q2 2026 |
| Duan Yongping | H&H International Investment | 1.47% | $281M | Reduced -25.8% | Q2 2026 |
| First Eagle Investment | First Eagle Investment Management | 1.21% | $724M | Added +46.4% | Q2 2026 |
| Christopher Davis | Davis Advisors | 0.15% | $34.7M | Added +18.4% | Q2 2026 |
| Kahn Brothers | Kahn Brothers Group | 0.14% | $774K | Unchanged | Q2 2026 |
| Glenn Greenberg | Brave Warrior Advisors | 0.03% | $1.6M | Added +111.1% | Q2 2026 |
| Christopher Bloomstran | Semper Augustus | 0.03% | $239K | New position | Q2 2026 |
| Bill Nygren | Oakmark Funds | 0.03% | $25.6M | Added +915.4% | Q2 2026 |
| Francois Rochon | Giverny Capital | 0.02% | $667K | Reduced -6.4% | Q2 2026 |
| Thomas Russo | Gardner Russo & Quinn | 0.01% | $1.3M | Added +1.1% | Q2 2026 |
| Richard Pzena | Pzena Investment Management | <0.01% | $282K | Reduced -0.9% | Q2 2026 |
| Sarah Ketterer | Causeway Capital Management | <0.01% | $224K | Reduced -22.3% | Q2 2026 |
| Ruane Cunniff | Ruane Cunniff LP | <0.01% | $275K | Unchanged | Q2 2026 |
Analysts (MSFT)
Consensus Buy (mean 1.82 on a 1–5 scale), 57 analysts; mean target USD 601.73 (low 440, high 870).
Rating changes, last 120 days:
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Price target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-21 | Guggenheim | Reiterated | Buy | $586 |
| 2026-10-20 | BMO Capital | Target raised | Outperform | $515 → $600 |
| 2026-10-19 | Bernstein | Target raised | Outperform | $660 → $662 |
| 2026-10-16 | StoneX | Target raised | Buy | $525 → $600 |
| 2026-10-15 | UBS | Target raised | Buy | $525 → $675 |
| 2026-10-15 | Citigroup | Target raised | Buy | $600 → $636 |
| 2026-10-15 | Mizuho | Target raised | Outperform | $510 → $600 |
| 2026-10-15 | Jefferies | Target raised | Buy | $575 → $650 |
| 2026-10-15 | TD Cowen | Target raised | Buy | $540 → $625 |
| 2026-10-13 | Barclays | Target raised | Overweight | $512 → $600 |
| 2026-10-07 | Evercore ISI Group | Target raised | Outperform | $528 → $635 |
| 2026-10-05 | Scotiabank | Target raised | Sector Outperform | $510 → $615 |
Total return (dividends reinvested) (MSFT)
| 1Y (from 2025-10-23) | 5Y (from 2021-10-18) | |
|---|---|---|
| Total return | +0.9% | +75.6% |
| S&P 500 (SPY) | +14.9% | +80.3% |
| Per year | +0.9% | +11.9% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 32.7% | 27.3% |
| Max drawdown | -34.5% (Oct 2025→Jun 2026) | -35.0% (Nov 2021→Oct 2022) |
MSFT revenue by business segment (quarter ended Jun 30, 2026)
| Line | Revenue | Share of total | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intelligent Cloud | $39.31B | 43.7% | +31.6% |
| Productivity & Business Processes | $37.85B | 42.0% | +14.3% |
| More Personal Computing | $12.85B | 14.3% | -4.4% |
| Total revenue | $90.01B | 100% | — |
MSFT revenue by product line (quarter ended Jun 30, 2026)
| Line | Revenue | Share of total | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| Service Other | $72.77B | 80.9% | +22.7% |
| — Server Products & Cloud Services (part of Service Other) | $37.10B | 41.2% | +33.1% |
| — Microsoft Three Six Five Commercial Products & Cloud Services (part of Service Other) | $27.91B | 31.0% | +14.8% |
| — Windows & Devices (part of Service Other) | $4.01B | 4.5% | -7.3% |
| — Search Advertising (part of Service Other) | $3.86B | 4.3% | +7.5% |
| Product | $17.23B | 19.1% | +0.6% |
| Linked In Corporation | $5.19B | 5.8% | +12.3% |
| XBOX | $4.98B | 5.5% | -9.9% |
| Dynamics Products & Cloud Services | $2.37B | 2.6% | +11.1% |
| Microsoft Three Six Five Consumer Products & Cloud Services | $2.37B | 2.6% | +16.4% |
| Enterprise & Partner Services | $2.11B | 2.3% | +6.0% |
| Other Products & Services | $97.0M | 0.1% | +1516.7% |
| Total revenue | $90.01B | 100% | — |
MSFT revenue by region (quarter ended Jun 30, 2026)
| Line | Revenue | Share of total | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | $46.97B | 52.2% | +20.4% |
| Non Us | $43.04B | 47.8% | +15.0% |
| Total revenue | $90.01B | 100% | — |
As tagged by the company in its SEC 10-Q / 10-K filings (XBRL).
MSFT suppliers, customers and competitors (named in its 10-K)
| Relationship | Company | Sentence in the filing |
|---|---|---|
| Partner | OpenAI | “For example, in October 2023 we completed our acquisition of Activision Blizzard, Inc. Additionally, we have a long-term strategic partnership with OpenAI.” |
Quoted from the company's 10-K filed Jul 29, 2026.
Companies that name MSFT in their SEC reports
| Relationship to MSFT | Company | Filing | Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|
| competitor | IDT CORP (IDT) | 10-K Sep 29, 2026 | “These competitors' offerings typically also support integration of their services with other well-known, third-party CRM vendors as well as with various Google and Microsoft applications.” |
| partner | Agroz Inc. (AGRZ) | 20-F Sep 28, 2026 | “Vendor (ISV) and a Microsoft AI Cloud partner.” |
| competitor | Nutanix, Inc. (NTNX) | 10-K Sep 18, 2026 | “software providers that offer virtualization, containerization, agentic AI, virtual networking and security, software defined storage, infrastructure and management and control plane products to build and operate enterprise and hybrid clouds, such as VMware by Broadcom, Microsoft, and Red Hat;” |
| supplier | Palo Alto Networks Inc (PANW) | 10-K Sep 10, 2026 | “We also offer Cloud NGFW, a managed NGFW offering, to secure customers' applications on Amazon Web Services ("AWS") and Microsoft Azure ("Azure").” |
| competitor | EGAIN Corp (EGAN) | 10-K Sep 10, 2026 | “In addition, we occasionally compete with some of our platform partners where some of our product capabilities overlap, including Five9, Genesys, Microsoft, Salesforce, and ServiceNow.” |
| partner | IREN Ltd (IREN) | 10-K Aug 27, 2026 | “For example, we announced a five-year agreement with Microsoft in November 2025, which includes GPU acquisitions and the development of the "Horizon 1," "Horizon 2," "Horizon 3" and "Horizon 4" data center facilities representing approximately $9.7 billion of total contract value.” |
| competitor | QUINSTREET, INC (QNST) | 10-K Aug 26, 2026 | “Some of our competition also comes from agencies or clients spending directly with larger websites or portals, including Google, Yahoo!, Microsoft and Meta.” |
| customer | SCANSOURCE, INC. (SCSC) | 10-K Aug 20, 2026 | “We provide products and services from approximately 500 suppliers, including key suppliers AT&T, Avaya, Axis, Cisco, Comcast Business, Dell, Elo, Extreme, Five9, Fortinet, Hanwha, Honeywell, HP Poly, HPE/Aruba, HPE/Juniper, Ingenico, Lumen, Microsoft, NiCE, RingCentral, Ubiquiti, Verifone, Verizon, Zebra Technologies and Zoom.” |
| partner | ChronoScale Holdings Corp (CHRN) | 10-K Aug 19, 2026 | “On August 6, 2026, we entered into a two-year strategic partnership with Microsoft to support the planned deployment of approximately 50 megawatts of AI compute capacity.” |
| competitor | EXTREME NETWORKS INC (EXTR) | 10-K Aug 17, 2026 | “In that regard, we expect to face increased competition from certain cloud computing companies such as Amazon, Microsoft, and Google providing a cloud-based platform of data center compute and networking services for enterprise customers.” |
| supplier | Atlassian Corp (TEAM) | 10-K Aug 14, 2026 | “•Open and Extensible with a Vast Ecosystem - We are dedicated to making our apps open and interoperable with a wide range of other platforms and applications that customers use, such as Microsoft, Zoom, Anthropic, Cursor, OpenAI, Salesforce, Workday, and Dropbox.” |
| partner | Intapp, Inc. (INTA) | 10-K Aug 14, 2026 | “•Intapp's collaboration products deliver intelligent, client-centric teamwork by integrating seamlessly with Microsoft 365, Teams, and SharePoint.” |
| supplier | OPEN TEXT CORP (OTEX) | 10-K Aug 6, 2026 | “•Microsoft Corporation (Microsoft): For the enterprise market, we work together with Microsoft to innovate on integrated content solutions (now with AI), holistic cybersecurity solutions (particularly in threat detection and response), and in ADM with integrated tool sets for the developer.” |
| supplier | Stride, Inc. (LRN) | 10-K Aug 5, 2026 | “If AWS or Azure encounter financial difficulty, such as bankruptcy or other events beyond our control, that causes them to fail to secure adequately and maintain their hosting facilities or provide the required data communications capacity, students of the schools we serve may experience interruptions in our service or the loss or theft of important customer data.” |
| competitor | Solowin Holdings, Ltd. (AXG) | 20-F Aug 3, 2026 | “Relevant competitors include Amazon Bedrock, Microsoft Azure AI Foundry and Google Vertex AI, as well as specialized” |
MSFT analyst estimates and revisions
| Period | EPS estimate | 90 days ago | Change | Revenue estimate | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (ends Sep 2026) | $4.72 | $4.62 | +2.2% | $90.72B | 26 |
| Next quarter (ends Dec 2026) | $4.81 | $4.79 | +0.6% | $95.64B | 26 |
| Current fiscal year (ends Jun 2027) | $19.76 | $19.40 | +1.8% | $391.38B | 34 |
| Next fiscal year (ends Jun 2028) | $23.70 | $22.61 | +4.8% | $468.55B | 33 |
MSFT options: expected move
Options price a move of about ±5.5% (±$28.48) by Oct 30, 2026, which includes earnings on Oct 28, 2026; the earnings reaction alone is priced at about ±3.9%. Over the last 8 reports the stock moved ±7.2% on average.
| Expiration | Days | ATM implied volatility | Expected move |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 26, 2026 | 3 | 22.8% | ±1.9% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 7 | 46.1% | ±5.5% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 10 | 40.5% | ±5.6% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 12 | 39.1% | ±5.9% |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 14 | 38.6% | ±6.3% |
| Nov 13, 2026 | 21 | 34.3% | ±6.7% |
| Nov 20, 2026 | 28 | 33.4% | ±7.6% |
| Nov 27, 2026 | 35 | 31.2% | ±7.8% |
30-day implied volatility 32.6% vs 22.1% realized over the last 30 trading days. Put/call ratio (volume) 0.85. Cboe delayed quotes (15 min). Expected move = at-the-money straddle.
Key Statistics (as of October 23, 2026 at 09:21 UTC)
| Price | USD 521.08 |
|---|---|
| Change | ▼ 2.23% (down) |
| Previous Close | USD 532.95 |
| Open | USD 532.7 |
| Day Range | USD 520.3 – 533.6 |
| 52-Week Range | USD 349.2 – 553.72 |
| Volume | 21,246,740 shares |
| Market Cap | $3.87T |
| Exchange | NMS |
Technical Analysis (MSFT)
Nexqual's technical model rates MSFT "BUY" based on 4 bullish and 2 bearish signals across 127 daily candles, as of October 23, 2026 at 09:21 UTC.
| Overall Signal | BUY |
|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 49.24 (neutral) |
| vs SMA50 | Above (USD 507.88) |
| MACD | 8.12 (positive) |
Analyst Ratings (MSFT)
Wall Street analysts rate MSFT "Buy" based on 57 analysts, with a mean price target of USD 601.73 (range USD 440–870), per Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 09:21 UTC.
| Consensus Rating | Buy |
|---|---|
| Analyst Count | 57 |
| Mean Target | USD 601.73 |
| High Target | USD 870 |
| Low Target | USD 440 |
| Buy / Hold / Sell | 54 / 3 / 0 |
Earnings (MSFT)
| Next Earnings Date | 2026-10-28 |
|---|---|
| EPS Estimate | USD 4.72 |
| Revenue Estimate | $90.72B |
Recent Earnings History
| Quarter | Actual vs Estimate |
|---|---|
| 2026-06-30 | USD 4.74 vs est 4.24 ▲ beat |
| 2026-03-31 | USD 4.27 vs est 4.07 ▲ beat |
| 2025-12-31 | USD 4.14 vs est 3.92 ▲ beat |
| 2025-09-30 | USD 4.13 vs est 3.66 ▲ beat |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 09:21 UTC.
Financials & Fundamentals (MSFT)
| Total Revenue | $331.84B |
|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (latest quarter, YoY) | +17.70% |
| Gross Margin | +67.94% |
| Operating Margin | +45.11% |
| Profit Margin | +40.30% |
| ROE | +34.04% |
| Debt / Equity | 0.29 |
| Current Ratio | 1.23 |
| Total Cash | $76.84B |
| Total Debt | $128.81B |
| Free Cash Flow (last four quarters to Jun 2026, SEC 10-Q / 10-K) | $66.99B (20.2% of revenue) |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 09:21 UTC.
Financial Health Score (MSFT)
Nexqual rates Microsoft Corporation's overall financial health "Strong" across five dimensions, as of October 23, 2026 at 09:21 UTC.
| Growth | Strong — Revenue +18% YoY (annual) |
|---|---|
| Profitability | Strong — Gross margin 68%, operating 45% (last 12 months) |
| Balance Sheet | Strong — $76.8B cash and investments vs $40.3B debt (Jun 2026, SEC), net cash |
| Cash Flow | Strong — FCF $67.0B (last 4 quarters to Jun 2026, SEC), 20% margin |
| Efficiency | Strong — ROE 34%, ROA 14.1% |
Ownership (MSFT)
| Insider Ownership | +0.08% |
|---|---|
| Institutional Ownership | +75.78% |
| Shares Outstanding | 7.43B |
| Float | 7.41B |
| Short % of Float | +0.82% |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 09:21 UTC.
From Microsoft Corporation's Latest SEC 10-K Filing (filed 2026-07-29)
Key Strengths & Strategy (as disclosed to the SEC)
- Enterprise and partner services, including Enterprise Support Services, Industry Solutions, Microsoft Partner Network, and Learning Experience.
- The Microsoft Cloud provides integration across the technology stack while offering openness, improving time to value, reducing costs, and increasing agility.
- We are investing significant resources in: Tackling security from all angles with our integrated, end-to-end solutions spanning security, compliance, identity, and management, across all clouds and platforms.
- Microsoft 365 Consumer products and cloud services, including Microsoft 365 Consumer subscriptions, Office licensed on-premises, and other consumer services.
Legal & Regulatory Risks (Item 1A, quoted)
- We are subject to a variety of new, existing, and evolving legal and regulatory requirements that could adversely affect our results of operations.
- We have claims and lawsuits against us that may result in adverse outcomes.
- Our business with government customers may present additional uncertainties.
- We face risks related to the protection and utilization of our intellectual property that may result in our business and operating results being harmed.
Source: SEC EDGAR 10-K, official filing. Curated by Nexqual.
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