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Comparative Price Performance Over Time

Compare Stocks - Price & Volume

CompanyCurrent Price50-Day Moving Average52-Week RangeMarket CapBetaAvg. VolumeToday's Volume
Apple Inc. stock logo
AAPL
Apple
$183.05
-0.8%
$172.28
$164.07
$199.62
$2.83T1.2661.94 million shs50.73 million shs
Microsoft Co. stock logo
MSFT
Microsoft
$414.74
+0.6%
$413.87
$306.26
$430.82
$3.08T0.8921.71 million shs13.40 million shs
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Price Performance

Company1-Day Performance7-Day Performance30-Day Performance90-Day Performance1-Year Performance
Apple Inc. stock logo
AAPL
Apple
+1.00%+6.67%+8.78%-2.27%+6.35%
Microsoft Co. stock logo
MSFT
Microsoft
+0.43%+3.64%-3.27%-1.96%+32.02%

MarketRank™

CompanyOverall ScoreAnalyst's OpinionShort Interest ScoreDividend StrengthESG ScoreNews and Social Media SentimentCompany OwnershipEarnings & Valuation
Apple Inc. stock logo
AAPL
Apple
4.9238 of 5 stars
3.35.03.32.81.92.52.5
Microsoft Co. stock logo
MSFT
Microsoft
4.8681 of 5 stars
2.55.03.32.93.12.52.5

Analyst Ratings

CompanyConsensus Rating ScoreConsensus RatingConsensus Price Target% Upside from Current Price
Apple Inc. stock logo
AAPL
Apple
2.63
Moderate Buy$204.1111.51% Upside
Microsoft Co. stock logo
MSFT
Microsoft
2.94
Moderate Buy$452.619.13% Upside

Current Analyst Ratings

Latest AAPL and MSFT Analyst Ratings

DateCompanyBrokerageActionRatingPrice TargetDetails
5/4/2024
Apple Inc. stock logo
AAPL
Apple
Canaccord Genuity Group
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Boost Price TargetBuy ➝ Buy$200.00 ➝ $215.00
5/3/2024
Apple Inc. stock logo
AAPL
Apple
Canaccord Genuity Group
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Boost Price TargetBuy ➝ Buy$200.00 ➝ $215.00
5/3/2024
Apple Inc. stock logo
AAPL
Apple
Bank of America
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Boost Price TargetBuy ➝ Buy$225.00 ➝ $230.00
5/3/2024
Apple Inc. stock logo
AAPL
Apple
Morgan Stanley
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Boost Price TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$210.00 ➝ $216.00
5/3/2024
Apple Inc. stock logo
AAPL
Apple
Itau BBA Securities
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UpgradeUnderperform ➝ Market Perform$162.00 ➝ $188.00
5/3/2024
Apple Inc. stock logo
AAPL
Apple
Wedbush
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Reiterated RatingOutperform ➝ Outperform$250.00
5/3/2024
Apple Inc. stock logo
AAPL
Apple
Barclays
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Boost Price TargetUnderweight ➝ Underweight$158.00 ➝ $164.00
5/3/2024
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AAPL
Apple
JPMorgan Chase & Co.
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Boost Price TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$210.00 ➝ $225.00
5/3/2024
Apple Inc. stock logo
AAPL
Apple
Rosenblatt Securities
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Reiterated RatingNeutral ➝ Neutral$189.00 ➝ $196.00
5/3/2024
Apple Inc. stock logo
AAPL
Apple
Monness Crespi & Hardt
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Boost Price TargetBuy$200.00 ➝ $205.00
4/26/2024
Microsoft Co. stock logo
MSFT
Microsoft
Wells Fargo & Company
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Boost Price TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$480.00 ➝ $500.00
(Data available from 5/10/2021 forward. View 10+ years of historical ratings with our analyst ratings screener.)

Sales & Book Value

CompanyAnnual RevenuePrice/SalesCashflowPrice/CashBook ValuePrice/Book
Apple Inc. stock logo
AAPL
Apple
$381.62B7.41$6.97 per share26.28$4.00 per share45.76
Microsoft Co. stock logo
MSFT
Microsoft
$211.92B14.55$11.97 per share34.66$27.76 per share14.94

Profitability & Earnings

CompanyNet IncomeEPSTrailing P/E RatioForward P/E RatioP/E GrowthNet MarginsReturn on Equity (ROE)Return on Assets (ROA)Next Earnings Date
Apple Inc. stock logo
AAPL
Apple
$97.00B$6.4328.4725.712.2126.31%148.33%29.13%8/1/2024 (Estimated)
Microsoft Co. stock logo
MSFT
Microsoft
$72.36B$11.5535.9131.442.1536.43%37.54%19.02%7/23/2024 (Estimated)

Latest AAPL and MSFT Earnings

DateQuarterCompanyConsensus EstimateReported EPSBeat/MissGap EPSRevenue EstimateActual RevenueDetails
5/2/2024Q2 2024
Apple Inc. stock logo
AAPL
Apple
$1.51$1.53+$0.02$1.53$90.37 billion$90.75 billion    
4/25/2024Q3 2024
Microsoft Co. stock logo
MSFT
Microsoft
$2.81$2.94+$0.13$2.94$60.86 billion$61.86 billion    

Dividends

CompanyAnnual PayoutDividend Yield3-Year Dividend GrowthPayout RatioYears of Consecutive Growth
Apple Inc. stock logo
AAPL
Apple
$1.000.55%+5.57%15.55%13 Years
Microsoft Co. stock logo
MSFT
Microsoft
$3.000.72%+10.11%25.97%22 Years

Latest AAPL and MSFT Dividends

AnnouncementCompanyPeriodAmountYieldEx-Dividend DateRecord DatePayable Date
3/12/2024
Microsoft Co. stock logo
MSFT
Microsoft
quarterly$0.750.72%5/15/20245/16/20246/13/2024
5/2/2024
Apple Inc. stock logo
AAPL
Apple
quarterly$0.250.58%5/10/20245/13/20245/16/2024
(Data available from 1/1/2013 forward)

Debt

CompanyDebt-to-Equity RatioCurrent RatioQuick Ratio
Apple Inc. stock logo
AAPL
Apple
1.24
1.04
0.99
Microsoft Co. stock logo
MSFT
Microsoft
0.17
1.24
1.23

Ownership

Institutional Ownership

CompanyInstitutional Ownership
Apple Inc. stock logo
AAPL
Apple
60.41%
Microsoft Co. stock logo
MSFT
Microsoft
71.13%

Insider Ownership

CompanyInsider Ownership
Apple Inc. stock logo
AAPL
Apple
0.06%
Microsoft Co. stock logo
MSFT
Microsoft
0.03%

Miscellaneous

CompanyEmployeesShares OutstandingFree FloatOptionable
Apple Inc. stock logo
AAPL
Apple
161,00015.44 billion15.43 billionOptionable
Microsoft Co. stock logo
MSFT
Microsoft
221,0007.43 billion7.43 billionOptionable

AAPL and MSFT Headlines

SourceHeadline
Microsoft is having its iPhone momentMicrosoft is having its iPhone moment
msn.com - May 10 at 6:30 PM
Microsoft (NASDAQ:TTWO) Prepares Launch of its Own Mobile Game Store in JulyMicrosoft (NASDAQ:TTWO) Prepares Launch of its Own Mobile Game Store in July
msn.com - May 10 at 6:30 PM
Microsoft Set To Launch Mobile Game Store This JulyMicrosoft Set To Launch Mobile Game Store This July
markets.businessinsider.com - May 10 at 6:30 PM
Microsoft hit with $242 million US verdict in Cortana patent lawsuitMicrosoft hit with $242 million US verdict in Cortana patent lawsuit
finance.yahoo.com - May 10 at 6:30 PM
AI Revolution On the Doorstep: The Tidal Wave Is Well Underway, Analyst SaysAI Revolution 'On the Doorstep:' The 'Tidal Wave' Is Well Underway, Analyst Says
finance.yahoo.com - May 10 at 6:30 PM
AI washing: A Microsoft VCs warning about dubious, and rising, corporate artificial intelligence claimsAI washing: A Microsoft VC's warning about dubious, and rising, corporate artificial intelligence claims
cnbc.com - May 10 at 11:38 AM
The 3 Best Cybersecurity Stocks to Buy in May 2024The 3 Best Cybersecurity Stocks to Buy in May 2024
investorplace.com - May 10 at 10:27 AM
Dividend Roundup: Eli Lilly, American Express, Microsoft, Delta Air Lines, and moreDividend Roundup: Eli Lilly, American Express, Microsoft, Delta Air Lines, and more
msn.com - May 10 at 10:08 AM
President Biden Unveils Microsoft’s (NASDAQ:MSFT) Mega Data Center in WisconsinPresident Biden Unveils Microsoft’s (NASDAQ:MSFT) Mega Data Center in Wisconsin
msn.com - May 10 at 10:08 AM
Microsoft prepares to open online mobile game store in JulyMicrosoft prepares to open online mobile game store in July
msn.com - May 10 at 10:08 AM
Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) Continues to Execute WellMicrosoft Corporation (MSFT) Continues to Execute Well
finance.yahoo.com - May 10 at 10:08 AM
DigitalOcean Stock Rises After Earnings. Its a Different Cloud Play From Microsoft, Amazon.DigitalOcean Stock Rises After Earnings. It's a Different Cloud Play From Microsoft, Amazon.
barrons.com - May 10 at 8:41 AM
Why Isnt Microsofts Stock Soaring After This Latest Monster News?Why Isn't Microsoft's Stock Soaring After This Latest Monster News?
fool.com - May 10 at 8:15 AM
Microsoft President Brad Smith Summoned By House Committee To Address Cybersecurity Concerns After Recent Government Email HacksMicrosoft President Brad Smith Summoned By House Committee To Address Cybersecurity Concerns After Recent Government Email Hacks
msn.com - May 10 at 5:08 AM
Microsoft Co. (NASDAQ:MSFT) is Ibex Wealth Advisors 2nd Largest PositionMicrosoft Co. (NASDAQ:MSFT) is Ibex Wealth Advisors' 2nd Largest Position
marketbeat.com - May 10 at 4:09 AM
House committee asks Microsofts Brad Smith to attend hearing on security lapsesHouse committee asks Microsoft's Brad Smith to attend hearing on security lapses
cnbc.com - May 10 at 12:46 AM
California is testing new generative AI tools. Heres what to knowCalifornia is testing new generative AI tools. Here's what to know
marketbeat.com - May 10 at 12:24 AM
Microsoft continues expanding Atlanta data center network; power concerns growMicrosoft continues expanding Atlanta data center network; power concerns grow
bizjournals.com - May 10 at 12:08 AM
The Dow Is a Terrible Index. But It Is Telling Us Something Important.The Dow Is a Terrible Index. But It Is Telling Us Something Important.
finance.yahoo.com - May 10 at 12:08 AM
Microsoft employees stunned after it shuttered multiple Xbox video-game studiosMicrosoft employees stunned after it shuttered multiple Xbox video-game studios
fortune.com - May 9 at 10:03 PM
Microsoft is launching a mobile game store, taking on Apple and GoogleMicrosoft is launching a mobile game store, taking on Apple and Google
geekwire.com - May 9 at 8:20 PM
Joe Biden Set To Unveil Microsofts $3B AI Data Center Plan On Same Wisconsin Land Where Trump Tried To Execute His Mega Foxconn FantasyJoe Biden Set To Unveil Microsoft's $3B AI Data Center Plan On Same Wisconsin Land Where Trump Tried To Execute His Mega Foxconn Fantasy
msn.com - May 9 at 7:08 PM
Will Call Of Duty Join Xbox Game Pass? Internal Debates At Microsoft, Potential Price Hike: ReportWill Call Of Duty Join Xbox Game Pass? 'Internal Debates' At Microsoft, Potential Price Hike: Report
msn.com - May 9 at 7:08 PM
Microsoft, OpenAI Reportedly Plans $100-Billion Supercomputer Fueled by Nuclear PowerMicrosoft, OpenAI Reportedly Plans $100-Billion Supercomputer Fueled by Nuclear Power
thedeepdive.ca - May 9 at 7:08 PM

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Company Descriptions

Apple logo

Apple

NASDAQ:AAPL
Apple Inc. designs, manufactures, and markets smartphones, personal computers, tablets, wearables, and accessories worldwide. The company offers iPhone, a line of smartphones; Mac, a line of personal computers; iPad, a line of multi-purpose tablets; and wearables, home, and accessories comprising AirPods, Apple TV, Apple Watch, Beats products, and HomePod. It also provides AppleCare support and cloud services; and operates various platforms, including the App Store that allow customers to discover and download applications and digital content, such as books, music, video, games, and podcasts. In addition, the company offers various services, such as Apple Arcade, a game subscription service; Apple Fitness+, a personalized fitness service; Apple Music, which offers users a curated listening experience with on-demand radio stations; Apple News+, a subscription news and magazine service; Apple TV+, which offers exclusive original content; Apple Card, a co-branded credit card; and Apple Pay, a cashless payment service, as well as licenses its intellectual property. The company serves consumers, and small and mid-sized businesses; and the education, enterprise, and government markets. It distributes third-party applications for its products through the App Store. The company also sells its products through its retail and online stores, and direct sales force; and third-party cellular network carriers, wholesalers, retailers, and resellers. Apple Inc. was founded in 1976 and is headquartered in Cupertino, California.
Microsoft logo

Microsoft

NASDAQ:MSFT
Microsoft Corporation develops and supports software, services, devices and solutions worldwide. The Productivity and Business Processes segment offers office, exchange, SharePoint, Microsoft Teams, office 365 Security and Compliance, Microsoft viva, and Microsoft 365 copilot; and office consumer services, such as Microsoft 365 consumer subscriptions, Office licensed on-premises, and other office services. This segment also provides LinkedIn; and dynamics business solutions, including Dynamics 365, a set of intelligent, cloud-based applications across ERP, CRM, power apps, and power automate; and on-premises ERP and CRM applications. The Intelligent Cloud segment offers server products and cloud services, such as azure and other cloud services; SQL and windows server, visual studio, system center, and related client access licenses, as well as nuance and GitHub; and enterprise services including enterprise support services, industry solutions, and nuance professional services. The More Personal Computing segment offers Windows, including windows OEM licensing and other non-volume licensing of the Windows operating system; Windows commercial comprising volume licensing of the Windows operating system, windows cloud services, and other Windows commercial offerings; patent licensing; and windows Internet of Things; and devices, such as surface, HoloLens, and PC accessories. Additionally, this segment provides gaming, which includes Xbox hardware and content, and first- and third-party content; Xbox game pass and other subscriptions, cloud gaming, advertising, third-party disc royalties, and other cloud services; and search and news advertising, which includes Bing, Microsoft News and Edge, and third-party affiliates. The company sells its products through OEMs, distributors, and resellers; and directly through digital marketplaces, online, and retail stores. The company was founded in 1975 and is headquartered in Redmond, Washington.