NASDAQ:MSFTMicrosoft Stock Price, Forecast & News

$153.83

-1.43 (-0.92 %)

(As of 04/5/2020 04:00 PM ET)

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Today's Range

$152.19

Now: $153.83▼

$157.38

50-Day Range

$135.42

MA: $161.80▼

$187.28

52-Week Range

$116.13

Now: $153.83▼

$190.70

Volume41.24 million shs

Average Volume74.01 million shs

Market Capitalization$1.17 trillion

P/E Ratio26.80

Dividend Yield1.31%

Beta0.96

Microsoft Corporation develops, licenses, and supports software, services, devices, and solutions worldwide. Its company's Productivity and Business Processes segment offers Office 365 commercial products and services, such as Office, Exchange, SharePoint, Skype for Business, Microsoft Teams, and related Client Access Licenses (CALs); Office 365 consumer services, including Skype, Outlook.com, and OneDrive; LinkedIn online professional network; and Dynamics business solutions comprising financial management, enterprise resource planning, customer relationship management, supply chain management, and analytics applications for small and medium businesses, large organizations, and divisions of enterprises. The company's Intelligent Cloud segment licenses server products and cloud services, such as SQL Server, Windows Server, Visual Studio, System Center, and related CALs, as well as Azure, a cloud platform; and enterprise services, including premier support and Microsoft consulting services to assist customers in developing, deploying, and managing Microsoft server and desktop solutions, as well as provides training and certification to developers and IT professionals. Its More Personal Computing segment offers Windows OEM, volume, and other non-volume licensing of the Windows operating system; patent licensing, Windows Internet of Things, and MSN display advertising; devices comprising Surface, PC accessories, and other intelligent devices; Xbox hardware and software and services; and Bing and Bing Ads search advertising. It markets its products through original equipment manufacturers, distributors, and resellers; and online and Microsoft retail stores. Microsoft Corporation has collaboration with E.ON, NIIT Technologies Ltd., and CUNA Mutual Group; strategic alliance with Nielsen Holdings plc and PAREXEL International Corp.; and a strategic collaboration with Mastercard Incorporated. The company was founded in 1975 and is headquartered in Redmond, Washington.

Beat the Market (BTM) Rank^™

3.5 Analyst's Opinion

Consensus Rating
Microsoft has received a consensus rating of Buy. The company's average rating score is 3.00, and is based on 31 buy ratings, 1 hold rating, and no sell ratings.
Price Target Upside/Downside
According to analysts' consensus price target of $184.43, Microsoft has a potential upside of 19.9% from its current price of $153.83.
Amount of Analyst Coverage
Microsoft has been the subject of 25 research reports in the past 90 days, demonstrating strong analyst interest in this stock.

2.9 Community Rank

Outperform Votes
Microsoft has received 2,725 “outperform” votes. (Add your “outperform” vote.)
Underperform Votes
Microsoft has received 1,908 “underperform” votes. (Add your “underperform” vote.)
Community Sentiment
Microsoft has received 58.82% “outperform” votes from our community.

MarketBeat's community ratings are surveys of what our community members think about Microsoft and other stocks. Vote “Outperform” if you believe MSFT will outperform the S&P 500 over the long term. Vote “Underperform” if you believe MSFT will underperform the S&P 500 over the long term. You may vote once every thirty days.

5.0 Dividend Strength

Dividend Leadership
Microsoft is a leading dividend payer. It pays a dividend yield of 1.31%, putting its dividend yield in the top 25% of dividend-paying stocks.
Dividend Growth
Microsoft has been increasing its dividend for 16 years.
Dividend Coverage
The dividend payout ratio of Microsoft is 42.95 %. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.
Dividend Sustainability
Based on earnings estimates, Microsoft will have a dividend payout ratio of 32.64 % next year. This indicates that Microsoft will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.

1.0 Company Ownership

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling
In the past three months, Microsoft insiders have sold more of their company's stock than they have bought. Specifically, they have bought $0.00 in company stock and sold $3,231,900.00 in company stock.
Percentage Held by Insiders
Only 1.39% of the stock of Microsoft is held by insiders.
Percentage Held by Institutions
72.34% of the stock of Microsoft is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.

1.3 Earnings and Valuation

Earnings Growth
Earnings for Microsoft are expected to grow by 11.81% in the coming year, from $5.59 to $6.25 per share.
Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market
The P/E ratio of Microsoft is 26.80, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 10.83.
Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector
The P/E ratio of Microsoft is 26.80, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Computer and Technology sector average P/E ratio of about 27.87.
Price to Earnings Growth Ratio
Microsoft has a PEG Ratio of 2.14. PEG Ratios above 1 indicate that a company could be overvalued.
Price to Book Value per Share Ratio
Microsoft has a P/B Ratio of 11.48. P/B Ratios above 3 indicate that a company could be overvalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

Overall Beat the Market Rank^™

2.73 out of 5 stars

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Stock Exchange NASDAQ

Industry Prepackaged software

Sub-IndustrySystems Software

SectorComputer and Technology

Current SymbolNASDAQ:MSFT

Previous Symbol

CUSIP59491810

CIK789019

Webhttp://www.microsoft.com/

Phone425-882-8080

Debt

Debt-to-Equity Ratio0.64

Current Ratio2.80

Quick Ratio2.77

Price-To-Earnings

Trailing P/E Ratio26.80

Forward P/E Ratio27.52

P/E Growth2.14

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales$125.84 billion

Price / Sales9.30

Cash Flow$6.29 per share

Price / Cash Flow24.44

Book Value$13.40 per share

Price / Book11.48

Profitability

EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$4.75

Net Income$39.24 billion

Net Margins33.02%

Return on Equity40.41%

Return on Assets15.03%

Miscellaneous

Employees144,000

Outstanding Shares7,606,050,000

Market Cap$1.17 trillion

Next Earnings Date4/22/2020 (Estimated)

OptionableOptionable

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Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) Frequently Asked Questions

How has Microsoft's stock been impacted by COVID-19 (Coronavirus)?

Microsoft's stock was trading at $153.63 on March 11th, 2020 when COVID-19 reached pandemic status according to the World Health Organization (WHO). Since then, MSFT stock has increased by 0.1% and is now trading at $153.83. View which stocks have been mosted impacted by Coronavirus.

Do Wall Street analysts recommend investors buy shares of Microsoft?

33 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Microsoft in the last year. There are currently 1 hold rating, 31 buy ratings and 1 strong buy rating for the stock, resulting in a consensus recommendation of "Buy." View analyst ratings for Microsoft.

When is Microsoft's next earnings date?

Microsoft is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Wednesday, April 22nd 2020. View our earnings forecast for Microsoft.

How were Microsoft's earnings last quarter?

Microsoft Co. (NASDAQ:MSFT) announced its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, January, 29th. The software giant reported $1.51 EPS for the quarter, beating analysts' consensus estimates of $1.32 by $0.19. The software giant earned $36.91 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $35.68 billion. Microsoft had a return on equity of 40.41% and a net margin of 33.02%. The firm's quarterly revenue was up 13.7% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period last year, the firm posted $1.10 earnings per share. View Microsoft's earnings history.

How often does Microsoft pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Microsoft?

Microsoft announced a quarterly dividend on Monday, March 9th. Investors of record on Thursday, May 21st will be given a dividend of $0.51 per share on Thursday, June 11th. This represents a $2.04 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 1.33%. The ex-dividend date is Wednesday, May 20th. View Microsoft's dividend history.

How will Microsoft's stock buyback program work?

Microsoft announced that its board has authorized a share buyback plan on Wednesday, September 18th 2019, which permits the company to repurchase $40,000,000,000.00 in outstanding shares, according to EventVestor. This repurchase authorization permits the company to buy up to 3.8% of its stock through open market purchases. Stock repurchase plans are often an indication that the company's board believes its stock is undervalued.

What price target have analysts set for MSFT?

33 Wall Street analysts have issued 12 month price objectives for Microsoft's shares. Their forecasts range from $155.00 to $210.00. On average, they expect Microsoft's share price to reach $184.43 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 19.9% from the stock's current price. View analysts' price targets for Microsoft.

What are Wall Street analysts saying about Microsoft stock?

Here are some recent quotes from research analysts about Microsoft stock:

1. According to Zacks Investment Research, "Microsoft reported stellar second-quarter results. The company is benefiting from robust Commercial business. Moreover, Azure’s expanding customer base is a key catalyst. The company is gaining from growing user base of its different applications like Office 365, Dynamics, Outlook mobile and Teams. Further, acquisitions like PlayFab and GitHub expand Microsoft’s total addressable market (TAM) and penetration. Additionally, latest contract wins from the Department of Defense remain notable. Shares have outperformed the industry in the past year. However, declining console sales are likely to weigh on gaming revenues. Moreover, increasing expenditure on product development amid stiff competition from the likes of Google, Apple, and Sony is likely to limit margin expansion." (1/31/2020)
2. KeyCorp analysts commented, "We view some of these broader government modernization plans and cloud initiatives as another growth vector for Microsoft’s commercial cloud segment ($38B run-rate growing 43% y/ y) and reiterate our Overweight rating on MSFT. Source: KeyBanc Capital Markets Inc." (8/29/2019)

Has Microsoft been receiving favorable news coverage?

Headlines about MSFT stock have been trending very negative this week, InfoTrie Sentiment Analysis reports. The research group rates the sentiment of press coverage by reviewing more than six thousand blog and news sources. The firm ranks coverage of public companies on a scale of negative five to positive five, with scores closest to five being the most favorable. Microsoft earned a daily sentiment score of -3.3 on InfoTrie's scale. They also gave media coverage about the software giant a news buzz of 0.0 out of 10, indicating that recent press coverage is extremely unlikely to have an impact on the stock's share price in the immediate future. View the latest news aboutMicrosoft.

Are investors shorting Microsoft?

Microsoft saw a increase in short interest during the month of March. As of March 13th, there was short interest totaling 55,155,200 shares, an increase of 48.9% from the February 27th total of 37,030,000 shares. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 59,754,300 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is currently 0.9 days. Currently, 0.7% of the shares of the stock are sold short. View Microsoft's Current Options Chain.

Who are some of Microsoft's key competitors?

Some companies that are related to Microsoft include Oracle (ORCL), VMware (VMW), ServiceNow (NOW), Fortinet (FTNT), Symantec (SYMC), Proofpoint (PFPT), Qualys (QLYS), CommVault Systems (CVLT), Progress Software (PRGS), TiVo (TIVO) and FalconStor Software (FALC).

What other stocks do shareholders of Microsoft own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Microsoft investors own include NVIDIA (NVDA), Alibaba Group (BABA), Micron Technology (MU), General Electric (GE), Canopy Growth (CGC), AT&T (T), Walt Disney (DIS), Netflix (NFLX), Verizon Communications (VZ) and Intel (INTC).

Who are Microsoft's key executives?

Microsoft's management team includes the following people:

Mr. Satya Nadella, CEO & Director (Age 52)
Mr. Bradford L. Smith, Pres & Chief Legal Officer (Age 60)
Mr. William Henry Gates III, Co-Founder, Technology Advisor & Non-Independent Director (Age 64)
Ms. Amy E. Hood, Exec. VP & CFO (Age 47)
Mr. Jean-Philippe Courtois, Exec. VP and Pres of Microsoft Global Sales, Marketing & Operations (Age 58)

What is Microsoft's stock symbol?

Microsoft trades on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol "MSFT."

Who are Microsoft's major shareholders?

Microsoft's stock is owned by many different retail and institutional investors. Top institutional shareholders include Park National Corp OH (0.01%), Cullinan Associates Inc. (0.00%), Thomasville National Bank (0.00%), Woodstock Corp (0.00%), Neville Rodie & Shaw Inc. (0.00%) and Nexus Investment Management Inc. (0.00%). Company insiders that own Microsoft stock include Amy Hood, Bradford L Smith, Christopher C Capossela, Frank H Brod, Jean Philippe Courtois, Kathleen T Hogan, Margaret L Johnson, Sandra E Peterson and Satya Nadella. View institutional ownership trends for Microsoft.

Which institutional investors are selling Microsoft stock?

MSFT stock was sold by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Cullinan Associates Inc., Park National Corp OH, Pensionfund DSM Netherlands, Fulton Bank N.A., Pensionfund Sabic, Cacti Asset Management LLC, Neville Rodie & Shaw Inc., and Salomon & Ludwin LLC. Company insiders that have sold Microsoft company stock in the last year include Amy Hood, Bradford L Smith, Christopher C Capossela, Frank H Brod, Jean Philippe Courtois, Kathleen T Hogan, Margaret L Johnson, and Satya Nadella. View insider buying and selling activity for Microsoft.

Which institutional investors are buying Microsoft stock?

MSFT stock was acquired by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Deane Retirement Strategies Inc., Bath Savings Trust Co, Stillwater Investment Management LLC, Thomasville National Bank, Shakespeare Wealth Management Inc., M&R Capital Management Inc., Ellenbecker Investment Group, and Private Asset Management Inc.. View insider buying and selling activity for Microsoft.

How do I buy shares of Microsoft?

Shares of MSFT can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Robinhood, Fidelity, and Charles Schwab.

What is Microsoft's stock price today?

One share of MSFT stock can currently be purchased for approximately $153.83.

How big of a company is Microsoft?

Microsoft has a market capitalization of $1.17 trillion and generates $125.84 billion in revenue each year. The software giant earns $39.24 billion in net income (profit) each year or $4.75 on an earnings per share basis. Microsoft employs 144,000 workers across the globe. View additional information about Microsoft.

What is Microsoft's official website?

The official website for Microsoft is http://www.microsoft.com/.

How can I contact Microsoft?

Microsoft's mailing address is ONE MICROSOFT WAY, REDMOND WA, 98052. The software giant can be reached via phone at 425-882-8080 or via email at [email protected]

This page was last updated on 4/5/2020 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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