Microsoft (MSFT) Stock Price, Fundamentals & Analysis

What MSFT does

Microsoft (MSFT) is a stock in the Technology sector, specifically the Software – Infrastructure industry, headquartered in Redmond, United States. The 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, as well as devices such as PCs, tablets, gaming and entertainment consoles, other intelligent devices, and related accessories. The 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. This segment also provides Microsoft 365 Consumer products and cloud services; LinkedIn, including talent solutions, marketing solutions, subscriptions, and sales solutions; Dynamics 365, a set of cloud-based applications; and on-premises ERP and CRM applications. Microsoft is part of the S&P 500.

Key numbers explained

• The current price of 500.59 USD reflects the latest trading value of one share.
• The P/E ratio (28.1) shows how much investors pay per dollar of earnings; a lower forward P/E (21.1) incorporates expected future earnings.
• EPS (17.83 USD) is the portion of profit allocated to each share.
• The dividend yield (0.79%) represents the annual dividend payment as a percentage of the share price.
• The ex-dividend date (Nov 19, 2026) is the cutoff to own the stock and receive the next dividend.
• The payout ratio (20%) indicates the share of earnings paid as dividends.
• Beta (1.11) measures the stock's volatility relative to the overall market.
• The 52-week range (349.2 – 553.72) shows the lowest and highest prices over the past year.
• The price-to-book ratio (8.4) compares the market price to the company's book value per share.
• Revenue (331.84B USD) is the total sales, with a growth rate of 17.7%.
• Profit margin (40.3%) and operating margin (45.1%) show how much of each revenue dollar remains as profit.
• Return on equity (34%) measures profitability relative to shareholders' equity.
• Debt-to-equity (29.1) compares total debt to shareholders' equity.

Recent news

Recent headlines include an upgrade and price-target hike for Microsoft Stock, a sector update noting that Tech Stocks Fell Late Afternoon, and a report on Okta discussing the AI Agent Identity Market. Additional headlines cover Nvidia backing an AI IPO candidate, Tesla winning a lead role in a 2,500-truck electric Class 8 order, and a shippers' coalition advancing Class 8 electric battery truck adoption.

What to watch

Investors typically monitor earnings reports, with the next earnings date set for Oct 28, 2026. Broader factors include the performance of the S&P 500, movements in the Technology sector, and developments in cloud and AI spending. Comparing MSFT with peers such as Keysight Technologies (KEYS), Zebra Technologies (ZBRA), Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), Fair Isaac (FICO), Supermicro (SMCI), and NetApp (NTAP) can provide context on valuation and growth trends.