Microsoft (MSFT) Stock
$539.44
+1.08% Close Oct 15
MSFT stock is 2.6% below its 52-week high and not yet in an uptrend under our rules.
Open interactive chartMSFT stock price today
MSFT stock closed at $539.44 on Oct 15, 2026, up 1.08% from the prior close of $533.69. The day range ran from $531.22 to $541.13 on volume of 24.1 million shares, against a 50-day average of 22.5 million. Over one week the stock is up 3.22%, over one month up 10.02%, and year to date up 11.54%. The 52-week range is $349.20 to $553.72.
- Last close
- $539.44
- Day range
- $531.22 to $541.13
- 52-week range
- $349.20 to $553.72
- From 52-week high
- −2.6%
- Average volume (50 days)
- 22.5M
- 1 week
- +3.2%
- 1 month
- +10.0%
- 3 months
- +37.0%
- Year to date
- +11.5%
- 1 year
- +5.0%
- 3 years
- +64.3%
- 5 years
- +83.0%
Is MSFT stock in an uptrend?
Not yet. MSFT stock is not in an uptrend by our rules: it does not meet the Minervini Trend Template criteria and neither Daily Pivot Breakout momentum filter is active. Price is above its 200-day moving average.
Not yet. MSFT stock is not in an uptrend by our rules: it does not meet the Minervini Trend Template criteria and neither Daily Pivot Breakout momentum filter is active. Price is above its 200-day moving average. Neither of the 2 Daily Pivot momentum filters is active. The 100-day ROC is 28.9% against a minimum of 40%, and the 100-day EMA slope is 12.3% against a minimum of 25%. The stock is above its 50-day and 200-day moving averages, and those averages are stacked in uptrend order, with the 20-day at $518.46, the 50-day at $504.95, the 150-day at $436.33 and the 200-day at $435.04.
- Daily Pivot momentum filters
- 0 of 2 active
- 100-day ROC
- +28.9% filter at 40%: off
- 100-day EMA slope
- +12.3% filter at 25%: off
- Trend state
- Sideways
- Minervini Trend Template
- Not met on the latest scan
- 50-day average
- Above
- 150-day average
- Above
- 200-day average
- Above
- 200-day slope (1 month)
- +0.81%
- ATR (14) % of price
- 2.10%
Momentum filters from the Daily Pivot Breakout indicator: 100-day rate of change and 100-day EMA slope, each against its minimum.
MSFT support and resistance levels
MSFT stock has its closest listed support at the 9-day EMA of $532.31, 1.3% below the close. The 21-day EMA sits at $521.05 (3.4% below), the Daily Pivot high at $517.78 (4.0% below) and the 50-day SMA at $504.95 (6.4% below). The latest Daily Pivot low is $486.00, 9.9% below the close, and the 200-day SMA is $435.04, 19.4% below.
| Level | Price | From close |
|---|---|---|
| 9-day EMA | $532.31 | −1.3% |
| 21-day EMA | $521.05 | −3.4% |
| Daily Pivot resistance (pivot high) | $517.78 | −4.0% |
| 50-day SMA | $504.95 | −6.4% |
| Latest Daily Pivot low | $486.00 | −9.9% |
| 30-week SMA | $441.13 | −18.2% |
| 150-day SMA | $436.33 | −19.1% |
| 200-day SMA | $435.04 | −19.4% |
Levels above the close act as resistance, levels below as support. Last close $539.44.
MSFT breakout and scanner signals
MSFT stock has two bullish scanner signals on record. The 9/21 EMA cross was bullish on Jul 28, 2026, and the Episodic Pivot signal was bullish on Jul 30, 2026. The Daily Pivot Breakout, Minervini Trend Template and Ichimoku TK cross scanners show no signals. No newer signal appeared in the last five sessions, so the signal table is unchanged.
| Scanner | Last signal (free view, 5 sessions late) | Past year |
|---|---|---|
| Daily Pivot Breakout | None in the last year | 0 |
| Minervini Trend Template | None in the last year | 0 |
| Episodic Pivot | Jul 30, 2026 | 1 |
| Ichimoku TK cross | None in the last year | 0 |
| 9/21 EMA cross | Jul 28, 2026 | 2 |
MSFT seasonality by month
October is the strongest month for MSFT stock in the seasonality table, with an average return of 5.08%, a median of 4.5% and up years in 65% of 26 years. February is the weakest month, averaging -2.51% with a median of -3.92% and up years in 33% of 27 years. September averages -1.65%, while April averages 2.61% with up years in 70% of 27 years.
- Jan+1.3%54% up
- Feb−2.5%33% up
- Mar+1.8%63% up
- Apr+2.6%70% up
- May+0.4%56% up
- Jun+2.7%59% up
- Jul+1.7%59% up
- Aug+1.0%59% up
- Sep−1.7%52% up
- Oct+5.1%65% up
- Nov+1.1%62% up
- Dec−0.6%54% up
Average monthly return over 26+ years of stored daily closes, and the share of years each month closed higher.
MSFT earnings history
MSFT stock beat the EPS estimate in each of its last five reported quarters. The Jul 29, 2026 report showed EPS of 4.74 against an estimate of 4.24, a surprise of 11.79%. The Apr 29, 2026 report came in at 4.27 against 4.07, and the Jan 28, 2026 report at 4.14 against 3.92. Trailing twelve-month EPS stands at 17.63.
| Reported | EPS estimate | EPS actual | Surprise |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 29, 2026 | $4.24 | $4.74 | +11.8% |
| Apr 29, 2026 | $4.07 | $4.27 | +4.9% |
| Jan 28, 2026 | $3.92 | $4.14 | +5.6% |
| Oct 29, 2025 | $3.66 | $4.13 | +12.8% |
| Jul 30, 2025 | $3.38 | $3.65 | +8.0% |
MSFT bull and bear case
The bull case rests on four points: the 50, 150 and 200-day averages are stacked in uptrend order, price is above a rising 200-day moving average, price closed above its Daily Pivot resistance level, and an Episodic Pivot gap occurred on Jul 30, 2026. The bear case rests on two points: neither Daily Pivot momentum filter is active, with the 100-day ROC at 28.9% and the EMA slope at 12.3%, and the stock does not meet the Minervini Trend Template on the latest scan.
What looks strong
- The 50, 150 and 200-day averages are stacked in uptrend order.
- Price is above a rising 200-day moving average.
- Price closed above its Daily Pivot resistance level.
- Had an Episodic Pivot gap on 2026-07-30.
What looks weak
- Neither Daily Pivot momentum filter is active (100-day ROC 28.9%, 100-day EMA slope 12.3%; the filters need 40% and 25%).
- Does not meet the Minervini Trend Template on the latest scan.
Drawn only from the data on this page. Not a recommendation.
MSFT news and SEC filings, last 30 days
MSFT stock has seven Form 4 filings in the trailing month. Two are dated Oct 14 and Oct 15, 2026, and five are dated Sep 17, 2026. Form 4 filings report insider transactions, and none of the listed filings carry labels.
- 4STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP OF SECURITIES
- 4STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP OF SECURITIES
- 4STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP OF SECURITIES
- 4STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP OF SECURITIES
- 4STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP OF SECURITIES
- 4STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP OF SECURITIES
- 4STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP OF SECURITIES
Source: SEC EDGAR.
MSFT insider trading and risks
MSFT stock insider activity over the trailing year shows three sales and no purchases, with net shares of -7,305 and total sale value of $3.98 million. The largest entries are three sales by Amy Hood, EVP and Chief Financial Officer, on Oct 13, 2026, covering 3,387, 2,927 and 991 shares valued at about $1.85 million, $1.60 million and $0.54 million.
- Buys, last 90 days
- 0 ($0)
- Sales, last 90 days
- 3 ($4.0M)
- Buys, last 12 months
- 0 ($0)
- Sales, last 12 months
- 3 ($4.0M)
| Date | Insider | Trade | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 13 | Hood AmyEVP, Chief Financial Officer | Sale 3,387 shares | $1.8M |
| Oct 13 | Hood AmyEVP, Chief Financial Officer | Sale 2,927 shares | $1.6M |
| Oct 13 | Hood AmyEVP, Chief Financial Officer | Sale 991 shares | $541,590 |
Insider trades: SEC Form 4 open-market purchases and sales.
MSFT valuation and fundamentals
MSFT stock trades at a trailing P/E of 30.6 and a forward P/E of 22.7, with a PEG of 0.97. The price-to-sales ratio is 12.1, the price-to-book ratio 9.1 and EV/EBITDA 20.9. Revenue over the trailing twelve months is $331.8 billion with 17.7% growth, and earnings growth is 31.3%. Operating margin is 45.1% and gross margin 67.2%.
- Market cap
- $4.01T
- Enterprise value
- $4.06T
- P/E (trailing)
- 30.6
- P/E (forward)
- 22.7
- PEG
- 0.97
- Price to sales
- 12.07
- Price to book
- 9.06
- EV to EBITDA
- 20.9
- Gross margin
- +67.2%
- Operating margin
- +45.1%
- Profit margin
- +40.3%
- Return on equity
- +34.0%
- Revenue (TTM)
- $331.84B
- Revenue growth (quarter, y/y)
- +17.7%
- Cash
- $76.84B
- Debt
- $128.81B
- Beta
- 1.10
MSFT dividends and splits
MSFT stock has a dividend yield of 0.74% and a payout ratio of 19.8%. The facts list no recent dividend payments.
- Dividend yield
- 0.74%
- Payout ratio
- 19.8%
Who owns MSFT?
- Shares outstanding
- 7.43B
- Float
- 7.41B
- Held by insiders
- +0.1%
- Held by institutions
- +75.8%
- Short interest (% of shares)
- +0.8%
- Days to cover
- 2.8
What does Microsoft Corporation Common Stock do?
MSFT stock is issued by Microsoft Corporation, which operates in the Technology sector and the Software - Infrastructure industry. The company is headquartered in Redmond, WA, and reports 223,000 employees. Satya Nadella is listed as CEO. The market capitalization is $4.01 trillion with 7.43 billion shares outstanding.
- CEO
- Mr. Satya Nadella
- Employees
- 223,000
- Headquarters
- Redmond, WA, United States
- Website
- microsoft.com
MSFT stock FAQ
Is MSFT stock in an uptrend?
Not yet. MSFT stock is not in an uptrend by our rules: it does not meet the Minervini Trend Template criteria and neither Daily Pivot Breakout momentum filter is active. Price is above its 200-day moving average.
What is the MSFT stock price today?
MSFT stock closed at $539.44 on Oct 15, 2026, up 1.08% on the day. The 52-week range is $349.20 to $553.72.
What are the MSFT stock support levels?
The closest listed support for MSFT stock is the 9-day EMA at $532.31, 1.3% below the close. Below that are the 21-day EMA at $521.05, the Daily Pivot high at $517.78 and the 50-day SMA at $504.95.
What were the recent MSFT stock earnings results?
MSFT stock reported EPS of 4.74 on Jul 29, 2026 against an estimate of 4.24, a surprise of 11.79%. The prior four reported quarters also beat their EPS estimates.
Has there been insider selling in MSFT stock?
MSFT stock insiders made three sales and no purchases over the trailing year, with total sale value of $3.98 million. The largest sales were by Amy Hood, EVP and Chief Financial Officer, on Oct 13, 2026.
Is October seasonally strong for MSFT stock?
October is the strongest month for MSFT stock in the seasonality table, averaging a 5.08% return with a 4.5% median. Up years occurred in 65% of 26 years.
What is the bull and bear case for MSFT stock?
The bull case for MSFT stock includes stacked 50, 150 and 200-day averages, price above a rising 200-day average and a close above Daily Pivot resistance. The bear case includes inactive Daily Pivot momentum filters and a failed Minervini Trend Template check on the latest scan.