NASDAQ: MSFT
Microsoft Corporation
Technology · Software - Infrastructure
Market Cap
$3.07T
52w High
$555.45
52w Low
$356.28
P/E
24.52
Volume
7.32M
Outstanding Shares
7.43B
Price vs Fundamentals
Why The Stock Is Moving
What changed
The stock fell 10.91% over the last year. Revenue grew 17.87% over the trailing twelve months. Operating margin moved from 45.23% to 46.8%. Free cash flow grew 5.12% over the trailing twelve months.
What the market seems to be pricing
The stock has moved lower against modestly improving underlying metrics. The operating data does not yet tell a clear story — the move may reflect sentiment, sector rotation, or macro factors rather than company-specific earnings power.
What would invalidate this read
Operating margin currently stands at 46.8%. A decisive move in revenue — currently up 17.87% — would be the clearest signal to resolve the ambiguity.
Company profile
Microsoft Corporation develops, licenses, and supports software, services, devices, and solutions worldwide.
Valuation
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Profitability & growth
Analyst consensus
66
Buy
16
Hold
0
Sell
Analyst ratings tend to be lagging indicators. Use as one signal among many.
Earnings
Full quarter-by-quarter history of actuals vs estimates. Switch into compare mode to inspect one metric year-over-year.
Next report
Jul 29, 2026
Q3 FY26 · EPS est $4.21 · Revenue est $87.61B
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Dividends
$3.56/shareQuarterlyDividend Achiever · 20yrSafeMSFT pays a dividend with a 0.86% dividend yield, 20 consecutive years of growth, growing at 10.2% annually, covered 3.0× by free cash flow.
Dividend Yield
0.86%
Annual Div / Share
$3.56
5yr CAGR
+10.2%
Doubles every ~7.1yr
Payout Ratio
20.65%
Safe
Dividend Growth Rate
3yr CAGR
+10.2%
5yr CAGR
+10.2%
10yr CAGR
+9.86%
Dividend History
Annualized dividend cycles per share
Income Projection
Today
$1/mo
In 5 yrs
$1/mo
In 10 yrs
$2/mo
| Today | In 5 yrs | In 10 yrs |
|---|---|---|
$9/yr $1/mo | $14/yr+63% $1/mo | $23/yr+164% $2/mo |
Yield-on-cost grows from 0.86% → 2.27% over 10yr
Analysis
Dividend Strengths
Dividend Achiever
MSFT has raised its dividend for 20 consecutive years — qualifying as a Dividend Achiever, demonstrating long-term commitment to shareholder income.
Well-covered by free cash flow
The dividend is covered 3.0× by free cash flow, indicating the company generates sufficient cash to sustain and potentially grow the payout without straining its finances.
Strong dividend growth rate
The 5-year CAGR of 10.2% meaningfully outpaces inflation, compounding real income growth for long-term holders.
Risks to Watch
No strong risk signal stands out from the latest period pair.