S&P 500   4,967.23
DOW   37,986.40
QQQ   414.65
How major US stock indexes fared Friday, 4/19/2024
Stock market today: Tumbling tech stocks drag Wall Street to the finish line of another losing week
American Express profits jump 34%, helped by jump in new customers, higher spending
American Express, Fifth Third rise; Netflix, PPG Industries fall, Friday, 4/19/2024
Intuitive Surgical Stock Can Trend Much Higher This Year 
3 Magnificent Seven Stocks Outperforming the Rest
Bargain Hunting: 3 Stocks With RSIs That Scream Oversold
S&P 500   4,967.23
DOW   37,986.40
QQQ   414.65
How major US stock indexes fared Friday, 4/19/2024
Stock market today: Tumbling tech stocks drag Wall Street to the finish line of another losing week
American Express profits jump 34%, helped by jump in new customers, higher spending
American Express, Fifth Third rise; Netflix, PPG Industries fall, Friday, 4/19/2024
Intuitive Surgical Stock Can Trend Much Higher This Year 
3 Magnificent Seven Stocks Outperforming the Rest
Bargain Hunting: 3 Stocks With RSIs That Scream Oversold
S&P 500   4,967.23
DOW   37,986.40
QQQ   414.65
How major US stock indexes fared Friday, 4/19/2024
Stock market today: Tumbling tech stocks drag Wall Street to the finish line of another losing week
American Express profits jump 34%, helped by jump in new customers, higher spending
American Express, Fifth Third rise; Netflix, PPG Industries fall, Friday, 4/19/2024
Intuitive Surgical Stock Can Trend Much Higher This Year 
3 Magnificent Seven Stocks Outperforming the Rest
Bargain Hunting: 3 Stocks With RSIs That Scream Oversold
S&P 500   4,967.23
DOW   37,986.40
QQQ   414.65
How major US stock indexes fared Friday, 4/19/2024
Stock market today: Tumbling tech stocks drag Wall Street to the finish line of another losing week
American Express profits jump 34%, helped by jump in new customers, higher spending
American Express, Fifth Third rise; Netflix, PPG Industries fall, Friday, 4/19/2024
Intuitive Surgical Stock Can Trend Much Higher This Year 
3 Magnificent Seven Stocks Outperforming the Rest
Bargain Hunting: 3 Stocks With RSIs That Scream Oversold

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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
$165.00
-1.2%
$174.67
$162.80
$199.62
$2.55T1.2761.22 million shs67.77 million shs
Microsoft Co. stock logo
MSFT
Microsoft
$399.12
-1.3%
$414.86
$275.37
$430.82
$2.97T0.8921.97 million shs30.28 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
-0.57%-4.57%-5.13%-12.80%-0.35%
Microsoft Co. stock logo
MSFT
Microsoft
-1.84%-5.53%-4.07%+1.40%+40.15%

MarketRank™

CompanyOverall ScoreAnalyst's OpinionShort Interest ScoreDividend StrengthESG ScoreNews and Social Media SentimentCompany OwnershipEarnings & Valuation
Apple Inc. stock logo
AAPL
Apple
4.8547 of 5 stars
3.34.03.32.81.82.52.5
Microsoft Co. stock logo
MSFT
Microsoft
4.5206 of 5 stars
2.53.03.32.92.02.52.5

Analyst Ratings

CompanyConsensus Rating ScoreConsensus RatingConsensus Price Target% Upside from Current Price
Apple Inc. stock logo
AAPL
Apple
2.63
Moderate Buy$203.3423.24% Upside
Microsoft Co. stock logo
MSFT
Microsoft
2.92
Moderate Buy$432.138.27% Upside

Current Analyst Ratings

Latest AAPL and MSFT Analyst Ratings

DateCompanyBrokerageActionRatingPrice TargetDetails
4/18/2024
Microsoft Co. stock logo
MSFT
Microsoft
Citigroup
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Lower Price TargetBuy ➝ Buy$480.00 ➝ $475.00
4/17/2024
Apple Inc. stock logo
AAPL
Apple
Maxim Group
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Initiated CoverageHold$178.00
4/17/2024
Microsoft Co. stock logo
MSFT
Microsoft
Wells Fargo & Company
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Boost Price TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$460.00 ➝ $480.00
4/16/2024
Apple Inc. stock logo
AAPL
Apple
Needham & Company LLC
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Reiterated RatingBuy ➝ Buy$220.00
4/12/2024
Microsoft Co. stock logo
MSFT
Microsoft
BMO Capital Markets
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Boost Price TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$455.00 ➝ $465.00
4/11/2024
Apple Inc. stock logo
AAPL
Apple
JPMorgan Chase & Co.
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Lower Price TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$215.00 ➝ $210.00
4/11/2024
Microsoft Co. stock logo
MSFT
Microsoft
Morgan Stanley
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Boost Price TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$465.00 ➝ $520.00
4/10/2024
Microsoft Co. stock logo
MSFT
Microsoft
Wedbush
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Reiterated RatingOutperform ➝ Outperform$500.00
4/10/2024
Microsoft Co. stock logo
MSFT
Microsoft
UBS Group
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Reiterated RatingBuy ➝ Buy$480.00
4/9/2024
Apple Inc. stock logo
AAPL
Apple
Wedbush
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Reiterated RatingOutperform ➝ Outperform$250.00
4/1/2024
Apple Inc. stock logo
AAPL
Apple
Loop Capital
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Lower Price TargetHold ➝ Hold$185.00 ➝ $170.00
(Data available from 4/19/2021 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
$383.29B6.65$6.85 per share24.08$4.00 per share41.25
Microsoft Co. stock logo
MSFT
Microsoft
$211.92B13.99$11.37 per share35.10$27.76 per share14.38

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$6.4225.7023.212.0326.16%156.04%29.39%5/2/2024 (Confirmed)
Microsoft Co. stock logo
MSFT
Microsoft
$72.36B$11.0636.0930.352.2036.27%38.40%19.33%4/25/2024 (Confirmed)

Latest AAPL and MSFT Earnings

DateQuarterCompanyConsensus EstimateReported EPSBeat/MissGap EPSRevenue EstimateActual RevenueDetails
5/2/2024N/A
Apple Inc. stock logo
AAPL
Apple
$1.50N/A-$1.50N/AN/AN/A  
4/25/2024N/A
Microsoft Co. stock logo
MSFT
Microsoft
$2.81N/A-$2.81N/AN/AN/A    
2/1/2024Q1 24
Apple Inc. stock logo
AAPL
Apple
$2.09$2.18+$0.09$2.18$117.99 billion$119.60 billion    
1/30/2024Q2 24
Microsoft Co. stock logo
MSFT
Microsoft
$2.76$2.93+$0.17$2.93$61.14 billion$62.02 billion    

Dividends

CompanyAnnual PayoutDividend Yield3-Year Dividend GrowthPayout RatioYears of Consecutive Growth
Apple Inc. stock logo
AAPL
Apple
$0.960.58%+5.57%14.95%12 Years
Microsoft Co. stock logo
MSFT
Microsoft
$3.000.75%+10.11%27.12%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
2/1/2024
Apple Inc. stock logo
AAPL
Apple
quarterly$0.240.51%2/9/20242/12/20242/15/2024
(Data available from 1/1/2013 forward)

Debt

CompanyDebt-to-Equity RatioCurrent RatioQuick Ratio
Apple Inc. stock logo
AAPL
Apple
1.28
1.07
1.02
Microsoft Co. stock logo
MSFT
Microsoft
0.19
1.22
1.20

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
What Can Investors Expect From Big Tech Earnings?What Can Investors Expect From Big Tech Earnings?
zacks.com - April 19 at 6:41 PM
Can Blizzard Keep Its Autonomy Post-Microsoft Acquisition? No One Asking Us To Do Anything, Says World Of Warcraft ExecCan Blizzard Keep Its Autonomy Post-Microsoft Acquisition? 'No One Asking Us To Do Anything,' Says World Of Warcraft Exec
msn.com - April 19 at 6:07 PM
Stock Market Action Plan: Tesla, Microsoft, Boeing, Google, Meta Headline A Big Earnings WeekStock Market Action Plan: Tesla, Microsoft, Boeing, Google, Meta Headline A Big Earnings Week
finance.yahoo.com - April 19 at 6:07 PM
Stock Market Action Plan: Tesla, Microsoft, Boeing, Google, Meta Headline A Big Earnings WeekStock Market Action Plan: Tesla, Microsoft, Boeing, Google, Meta Headline A Big Earnings Week
investors.com - April 19 at 5:44 PM
How To Generate $10,000 In Passive Income This YearHow To Generate $10,000 In Passive Income This Year
247wallst.com - April 19 at 4:32 PM
Microsoft Q3 Preview: Focusing On CopilotMicrosoft Q3 Preview: Focusing On Copilot
seekingalpha.com - April 19 at 4:16 PM
What You Need To Know Ahead of Microsofts Earnings Report ThursdayWhat You Need To Know Ahead of Microsoft's Earnings Report Thursday
investopedia.com - April 19 at 2:55 PM
How to Find Cloud Software Company Stocks to Trade and Invest (MSFT)How to Find Cloud Software Company Stocks to Trade and Invest (MSFT)
marketbeat.com - April 19 at 1:49 PM
Microsoft Unveils VASA-1, An Eerily Realistic AI That Animates Still PortraitsMicrosoft Unveils VASA-1, An Eerily Realistic AI That Animates Still Portraits
thedeepdive.ca - April 19 at 1:07 PM
Microsoft poised for growth in Q3, Bank of America analysts sayMicrosoft poised for growth in Q3, Bank of America analysts say
proactiveinvestors.com - April 19 at 1:04 PM
Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) Trading Down 0.5% on Analyst DowngradeMicrosoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) Trading Down 0.5% on Analyst Downgrade
marketbeat.com - April 19 at 11:37 AM
Is Trending Stock Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) a Buy Now?Is Trending Stock Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) a Buy Now?
zacks.com - April 19 at 10:05 AM
Prediction: This Artificial Intelligence (AI) Stock Could Be Worth More Than Microsoft 5 Years From NowPrediction: This Artificial Intelligence (AI) Stock Could Be Worth More Than Microsoft 5 Years From Now
fool.com - April 19 at 9:00 AM
Googles DeepMind to Lead Unified AI Charge as Company Seeks to Outpace MicrosoftGoogle's DeepMind to Lead Unified AI Charge as Company Seeks to Outpace Microsoft
benzinga.com - April 19 at 8:07 AM
Microsoft (MSFT) Continues to Grow ImpressivelyMicrosoft (MSFT) Continues to Grow Impressively
finance.yahoo.com - April 19 at 8:07 AM
Nvidia Led The First AI Stocks Wave. These Data Players Are Targeting The Next OneNvidia Led The First AI Stocks Wave. These Data Players Are Targeting The Next One
finance.yahoo.com - April 19 at 8:07 AM
Magnificent 7 Stocks Dominate The S&P 500 Even More NowMagnificent 7 Stocks Dominate The S&P 500 Even More Now
finance.yahoo.com - April 19 at 8:07 AM
Strong Buy Alert: 7 No-Brainer Stocks to Scoop Up NowStrong Buy Alert: 7 No-Brainer Stocks to Scoop Up Now
investorplace.com - April 19 at 7:30 AM
The 3 Best Cybersecurity Stocks to Buy Now: Q2 EditionThe 3 Best Cybersecurity Stocks to Buy Now: Q2 Edition
investorplace.com - April 19 at 6:28 AM
Why April 25 Is a Date That Every Microsoft Stock Investor Should CircleWhy April 25 Is a Date That Every Microsoft Stock Investor Should Circle
investorplace.com - April 19 at 6:03 AM
3 Magnificent 7 Stocks to Buy Now: Q2 Edition3 Magnificent 7 Stocks to Buy Now: Q2 Edition
investorplace.com - April 19 at 6:00 AM
Forget Nvidia: These Are the 3 Tech Stocks Billionaires Cant Stop BuyingForget Nvidia: These Are the 3 Tech Stocks Billionaires Can't Stop Buying
fool.com - April 19 at 4:35 AM
Chicago Capital LLC Boosts Stake in Microsoft Co. (NASDAQ:MSFT)Chicago Capital LLC Boosts Stake in Microsoft Co. (NASDAQ:MSFT)
marketbeat.com - April 19 at 4:22 AM
Is Microsoft a Top Stock for Quantum Computing Right Now?Is Microsoft a Top Stock for Quantum Computing Right Now?
fool.com - April 19 at 4:20 AM

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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.