Microsoft Corporation (MSFT)
Microsoft Corporation is a multinational technology company based in Redmond, Washington. It is best known for its Windows operating system, the most widely used operating system in the world, as well as its Office suite of productivity software and its Xbox gaming console. In addition, Microsoft has a diverse range of products and services, including cloud computing, artificial intelligence, and LinkedIn, a professional social networking platform.
Company Info
Highlights
$3.42T
$13.22
34.85
2.11
$270.01B
$186.51B
$150.06B
$344.16 - $464.79
$509.92
0.68%
1.85
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Performance
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Returns By Period
Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) returned 8.92% year-to-date (YTD) and 7.10% over the past 12 months. Over the past 10 years, MSFT delivered an annualized return of 27.39%, outperforming the S&P 500 benchmark at 10.82%.
MSFT
8.92%
17.14%
8.54%
7.10%
19.73%
21.10%
27.39%
^GSPC (Benchmark)
0.12%
6.51%
-1.84%
10.98%
12.30%
14.10%
10.82%
Monthly Returns
The table below presents the monthly returns of MSFT, with color gradation from worst to best to easily spot seasonal factors. Returns are adjusted for dividends.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -1.53% | -4.16% | -5.44% | 5.29% | 15.92% | 8.92% | |||||||
| 2024 | 5.73% | 4.23% | 1.71% | -7.46% | 6.82% | 7.67% | -6.40% | -0.11% | 3.15% | -5.57% | 4.42% | -0.46% | 12.93% |
| 2023 | 3.33% | 0.90% | 15.59% | 6.58% | 7.11% | 3.70% | -1.36% | -2.22% | -3.66% | 7.08% | 12.29% | -0.76% | 58.19% |
| 2022 | -7.53% | -3.72% | 3.19% | -9.99% | -1.81% | -5.53% | 9.31% | -6.67% | -10.93% | -0.33% | 10.22% | -6.00% | -28.02% |
| 2021 | 4.29% | 0.41% | 1.46% | 6.96% | -0.76% | 8.50% | 5.17% | 6.16% | -6.61% | 17.63% | -0.13% | 1.73% | 52.48% |
| 2020 | 7.95% | -4.57% | -2.65% | 13.63% | 2.54% | 11.06% | 0.74% | 10.28% | -6.74% | -3.74% | 6.01% | 3.90% | 42.53% |
| 2019 | 2.82% | 7.74% | 5.28% | 10.73% | -4.95% | 8.31% | 1.72% | 1.50% | 0.85% | 3.12% | 5.95% | 4.17% | 57.56% |
| 2018 | 11.07% | -0.84% | -2.67% | 2.47% | 6.15% | -0.23% | 7.58% | 6.30% | 1.82% | -6.61% | 4.27% | -8.40% | 20.80% |
| 2017 | 4.04% | -0.44% | 2.94% | 3.95% | 2.60% | -1.30% | 5.47% | 3.40% | -0.37% | 11.67% | 1.70% | 1.63% | 40.73% |
| 2016 | -0.70% | -6.98% | 8.55% | -9.70% | 7.02% | -3.45% | 10.77% | 2.01% | 0.24% | 4.03% | 1.25% | 3.12% | 15.08% |
| 2015 | -13.02% | 9.31% | -7.27% | 19.63% | -3.03% | -5.78% | 5.78% | -6.19% | 1.70% | 18.93% | 3.94% | 2.08% | 22.69% |
| 2014 | 1.15% | 2.00% | 7.00% | -1.44% | 2.05% | 1.86% | 3.50% | 5.92% | 2.05% | 1.27% | 2.47% | -2.84% | 27.56% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank
The current rank of MSFT is 60, indicating average performance compared to other stocks on our website. Here’s a breakdown of how it compares using common performance measures.
Risk-Adjusted Performance Indicators
The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (^GSPC). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.
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Dividends
Dividend History
Microsoft Corporation provided a 0.71% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $3.24 per share. The company has been increasing its dividends for 19 consecutive years.
| Period | TTM | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $3.24 | $3.08 | $2.79 | $2.54 | $2.30 | $2.09 | $1.89 | $1.72 | $1.59 | $1.47 | $1.29 | $1.15 |
Dividend yield | 0.71% | 0.73% | 0.74% | 1.06% | 0.68% | 0.94% | 1.20% | 1.69% | 1.86% | 2.37% | 2.33% | 2.48% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Microsoft Corporation. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.83 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.83 | $1.66 | |||||||
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.75 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.75 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.75 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.83 | $0.00 | $3.08 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.68 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.68 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.68 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.75 | $0.00 | $2.79 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.62 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.62 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.62 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.68 | $0.00 | $2.54 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.56 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.56 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.56 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.62 | $0.00 | $2.30 |
| 2020 | $0.00 | $0.51 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.51 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.51 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.56 | $0.00 | $2.09 |
| 2019 | $0.00 | $0.46 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.46 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.46 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.51 | $0.00 | $1.89 |
| 2018 | $0.00 | $0.42 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.42 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.42 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.46 | $0.00 | $1.72 |
| 2017 | $0.00 | $0.39 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.39 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.39 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.42 | $0.00 | $1.59 |
| 2016 | $0.00 | $0.36 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.36 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.36 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.39 | $0.00 | $1.47 |
| 2015 | $0.00 | $0.31 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.31 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.31 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.36 | $0.00 | $1.29 |
| 2014 | $0.28 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.28 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.28 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.31 | $0.00 | $1.15 |
Dividend Yield & Payout
Dividend Yield
Microsoft Corporation has a dividend yield of 0.71%, which signifies it pays a smaller percentage of its stock price in dividends to its shareholders compared to other companies in the market.
Payout Ratio
Microsoft Corporation has a payout ratio of 25.04%, which is quite average when compared to the overall market. This suggests that Microsoft Corporation strikes a balance between reinvesting profits for growth and paying dividends to shareholders.
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.
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Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Microsoft Corporation. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.
The maximum drawdown for the Microsoft Corporation was 69.39%, occurring on Mar 9, 2009. Recovery took 1348 trading sessions.
The current Microsoft Corporation drawdown is 1.43%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -69.39% | Dec 28, 1999 | 2312 | Mar 9, 2009 | 1348 | Jul 16, 2014 | 3660 |
| -50.33% | Oct 6, 1987 | 15 | Oct 26, 1987 | 492 | Oct 5, 1989 | 507 |
| -37.15% | Nov 22, 2021 | 240 | Nov 3, 2022 | 153 | Jun 15, 2023 | 393 |
| -34.7% | Jul 17, 1990 | 28 | Aug 23, 1990 | 100 | Jan 16, 1991 | 128 |
| -28.63% | May 11, 1987 | 40 | Jul 7, 1987 | 58 | Sep 28, 1987 | 98 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.
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Financials
Financial Performance
The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of Microsoft Corporation over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.
Earnings Per Share
The chart presents the Earnings Per Share (EPS) performance of Microsoft Corporation, comparing actual results with analytics estimates. The company has exceeded analyst expectations for EPS in the past quarter, achieving a 8.1% positive surprise.
Valuation
The Valuation section provides an overview of how Microsoft Corporation is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Software - Infrastructure industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.
PE Ratio
The chart displays the Price-to-Earnings (P/E) ratio for MSFT, comparing it with other companies in the Software - Infrastructure industry. Currently, MSFT has a P/E ratio of 34.8. This P/E ratio is in line with the industry average, suggesting the stock may be fairly valued relative to its earnings.
PEG Ratio
The chart shows the Price/Earnings to Growth (PEG) ratio for MSFT compared to other companies in the Software - Infrastructure industry. MSFT currently has a PEG ratio of 2.1. This PEG ratio is close to the industry average, suggesting the stock’s valuation is balanced against its growth outlook.
PS Ratio
This chart shows the Price-to-Sales (P/S) ratio for MSFT relative to other companies in the Software - Infrastructure industry. Currently, MSFT has a P/S ratio of 12.7. This P/S ratio is high relative to other companies in the industry. It could mean the stock is overvalued, or that investors expect strong future growth and profitability.
PB Ratio
The chart illustrates the Price-to-Book (P/B) ratio for MSFT in comparison with other companies in the Software - Infrastructure industry. Currently, MSFT has a P/B value of 10.4. This P/B ratio is higher than most companies in the industry. It may suggest the stock is overvalued or that investors expect the company to generate high returns on its assets.
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