Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) Stock Forecast & Price Prediction 2024, 2025, 2030, 2040, and 2050
Find Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) short-term stock forecasts for 2024 by month and long-term price predictions for 2024 to 2050. View past performance, analyst Buy, Sell or Hold ratings, and the latest MSFT stock news and headlines.
1 Month Prediction
$868.61 [111.38%]
3 Month Prediction
$865.23 [110.56%]
6 Month Prediction
$882.46 [114.75%]
1 Year Prediction
$950.45 [131.30%]
3 Year Prediction
$1120.86 [172.77%]
5 Year Prediction
$1286.07 [212.97%]
About Microsoft Corporation
Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ: MSFT) is an American multinational technology company founded on April 4, 1975, by Bill Gates and Paul Allen in Albuquerque, New Mexico, later relocating to Redmond, Washington in 1986. The company began with the vision of putting a computer in every home, starting by developing programming languages and an operating system for personal computers. Microsoft released its first operating system, MS-DOS, in 1981 through a partnership with IBM, followed by the first version of Microsoft Windows in 1985. The company went public on March 13, 1986, with an initial public offering (IPO) price of $21 per share.
The company's core business centers on software development, with its Windows operating system commanding approximately 74% of the global PC operating system market as of 2024. Microsoft 365, its productivity suite launched in 1988 as Microsoft Office, serves over 300 million paid commercial users. The company expanded into hardware with the introduction of the Xbox gaming console in 2001, followed by the Surface line of devices in 2012. In the cloud computing sector, Microsoft Azure, launched in 2010, holds second position in the global market share behind Amazon Web Services.
Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) Historical Performance
IPO Date
Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) went public on 13 March, 1986.
Change
Since inception, MSFT has increased by 596,234.47%. In the last 5 years, MSFT has risen from $151.26 to $410.92, a massive 171.67% increase since 2020.
Historical Highs and Lows
In the past 5 years, the stock reached a high of $445.25 and a low of $151.26.
52 Week Range
$385.58
$468.35
The current price $410.92 is near the 52-week low, which means that the stock is underbought.
MSFT Stock Price History
Based on MSFT stock's historical price data, this table shows how the stock has performed in the last 6 years. Since 2019, the MSFT stock has risen from $151.26 - $216.91 to $410.92 - $415.06, which is up 216.62%. Currently, the stock follows upward trend.
Here, we have calculated stock range of MSFT, indicating the highs and lows for each year, the average price based on the daily closing prices each year, and the change% from the average price.
| Year | Stock Price | Avg Price | Change% | Year Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $151.26 - $216.91 | $187.15 | 43.48 | 1 Year Change |
| 2021 | $224.22 - $327.82 | $270.23 | 107.17 | 2 Year Change |
| 2022 | $227.74 - $303.12 | $263.07 | 101.68 | 3 Year Change |
| 2023 | $243.81 - $375.34 | $315.79 | 142.1 | 4 Year Change |
| 2024 | $387.15 - $445.25 | $415.02 | 218.17 | 5 Year Change |
| 2025 | $410.92 - $415.06 | $412.99 | 216.62 | 6 Year Change |
MSFT Price Performance
6-Month Performance
MSFT stock dropped by 4.31% in the last six months.
1-Year Performance
The stock has trended downwards by 1.78% in the past year.
3-Year Performance
In the last 3 years, the stock has soared by 36.46%.
5-Year Performance
In the last 5 years, the stock has gone up by 171.67%.
According to Microsoft Corporation's historical data, below graph gives us the exact picture of how the MSFT stock has performed year-over-year. Here, Each bar on the graph represents a particular year that illustrates how the stock's price changed from one year to the next.
YoY Performance
In the last five years, the stock has shown positive growth in 4 years and a decline in 1 year.
2020
42.53% ↑
2021
52.48% ↑
2022
28.02% ↓
2023
58.19% ↑
2024
12.93% ↑
NOTE: Green bars indicate that the stock has risen compared to the previous year, while red bars show that the stock has fallen.
Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) Financials & Stock Analysis
Total Revenue
Quarterly Revenue: $69.63 B (Q4)
Revenue for Q4 ending 31st December, 2024 increased 6.17% compared to Q3 ending 30th September, 2024.
Annual Revenue: $261.80 B (1Y)
Revenue for trailing 12 months increased 6.80% year over year from 30th June, 2024.
If compared to the last 4 years, the revenue has gone up from $168.09 billion to $261.80 billion, a 55.75% change.
Market Capitalization
Microsoft Corporation has a market capitalization of $3.05T, which places MSFT in the mega-cap category.
Fundamental Analysis
EPS: $3.24 (Q4), $11.86 (1Y)
EPS decreased 2.41% since last quarter, and increased 22.02% since last year.
Net Income: $24.11 B (Q4), $88.14 B (1Y)
Net Income decreased 2.27% since last quarter, and increased 21.80% since last year.
Free Cash Flow: $6.49 B (Q4), $74.07 B (1Y)
Free Cash Flow decreased 66.31% since last quarter, and increased 24.54% since last year.
Net Profit Margin: 34.62% (Q4), 33.67% (1Y)
Net Profit Margin decreased 7.95% since last quarter, and increased 14.04% since last year.
Below, we have listed 12 key indicators for Fundamental analysis for MSFT stock. These indicators help you understand Microsoft Corporation's financial health, earnings and growth potential, and make a decision if the stock is a good long-term investment or not.
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Technical Analysis
Here, we have listed 5 key indicators for Technical Analysis for MSFT stock. These indicators help investors study past price movements and trading volumes to forecast future price changes, and find the right time when to buy, sell or hold the stock.
| Technical Indicators | Value |
|---|---|
| SMA20 | $428.02 |
| SMA50 | $431.23 |
| SMA200 | $424.67 |
| RSI | 46.81 |
| Beta | 0.90 |
SMA20 > Current Price
This signals MSFT stock is in short-term bearish momentum.
SMA50 > Current Price
This signals MSFT stock is in mid-term bearish momentum.
SMA200 > Current Price
This signals MSFT stock is in long-term bearish momentum.
Sentiment Based on Technical Analysis
Based on 8 technical analysis indicators, the overall sentiment for MSFT stock is Bearish. Out of all indicators, 2 indicates bullish signals, 4 signals bearish trends and 3 gives neutral trends. The MSFT stock forecast was last updated on 03 February, 2025.
Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) Stock Price Prediction and Forecast
According to short-term forecast, the stock is expected to rise to $913.98 by the end of 2025, and can reach around $857.39 to $940.20 in 2026. And, the long-term forecast suggests that the stock may further jump to $1034.75 - $1052.86 in 2028, and $1333.12 - $1369.21 by 2031. So, the MSFT stock shows a strong upward trend in the next several years.
Short-term MSFT Stock Price Prediction & Forecast
| Date | Forecasted Price | Change% |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-03 | $868.61 | 111.38% |
| 2025-04 | $837.05 | 103.7% |
| 2025-05 | $865.24 | 110.56% |
| 2025-06 | $901.12 | 119.29% |
| 2025-07 | $877.16 | 113.46% |
| 2025-08 | $882.46 | 114.75% |
| 2025-09 | $856.07 | 108.33% |
| 2025-10 | $876.47 | 113.29% |
| 2025-11 | $916.99 | 123.16% |
| 2025-12 | $913.98 | 122.42% |
In 2025, the MSFT stock price is expected to fluctuate between $837.05 and $916.99. According to the monthly forecast, the stock could rise to $913.98 by December 2024. If compared to the MSFT's current price, the stock could gain 122.42% by the end of this year.
Long-term MSFT Stock Price Prediction & Forecast
| Year | Year Start | Year Mid | Year End | Change% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $857.39 | $871.41 | $940.20 | 128.8% |
| 2027 | $884.69 | $1006.69 | $994.01 | 141.9% |
| 2028 | $1034.75 | $986.18 | $1052.86 | 156.22% |
| 2029 | $1113.99 | $1108.75 | $1259.08 | 206.41% |
| 2030 | $1226.21 | $1333.09 | $1320.83 | 221.43% |
| 2031 | $1333.12 | $1289.33 | $1369.21 | 233.21% |
| 2032 | $1454.04 | $1515.72 | $1452.39 | 253.45% |
| 2033 | $1443.69 | $1615.35 | $1464.53 | 256.4% |
| 2034 | $1357.86 | $1523.18 | $1488.51 | 262.24% |
| 2035 | $1736.58 | $1681.49 | $1795.18 | 336.87% |
| 2036 | $1607.73 | $1819.68 | $1750.37 | 325.96% |
| 2037 | $1766.95 | $1838.12 | $1995.99 | 385.74% |
| 2038 | $1715.19 | $1975.56 | $1845.44 | 349.1% |
| 2039 | $2149.71 | $1916.34 | $1849.77 | 350.15% |
| 2040 | $2061.51 | $2059.68 | $1844.65 | 348.91% |
| 2041 | $2226.30 | $2027.96 | $2304.37 | 460.78% |
| 2042 | $1993.44 | $2158.44 | $2370.00 | 476.75% |
| 2043 | $2126.10 | $2406.05 | $2368.83 | 476.47% |
| 2044 | $2426.44 | $2288.46 | $2113.77 | 414.4% |
| 2045 | $2551.23 | $2480.18 | $2340.60 | 469.6% |
| 2046 | $2288.88 | $2473.40 | $2380.07 | 479.21% |
| 2047 | $2628.07 | $2556.34 | $2550.11 | 520.59% |
| 2048 | $2699.23 | $2649.67 | $2754.14 | 570.24% |
| 2049 | $2648.51 | $2735.81 | $2698.27 | 556.64% |
| 2050 | $2889.25 | $2846.48 | $2881.41 | 601.21% |
| 2051 | $3067.77 | $2950.13 | $3106.42 | 655.97% |
Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) Stock Price Prediction & Forecast 2025
At the start of 2025, the MSFT stock was at $415.06. Today, it is trading at $410.92, which is -1.00% decrease from price at the beginning of the year. By the end of this year, you can expect the stock to reach to $913.98 by December 2025 with a 122.42% change.
Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) Stock Price Prediction & Forecast 2026 - 2030
In the next five years, there will be a significant appreciation in the MSFT stock. During this period, the MSFT's price is forecasted to shift from $857.39 to $1320.83, which is 54.05% gain.
In 2026, the stock would possibly open at $857.39, escalates to $871.41 by mid-year, and wraps up at $940.20, reflecting a 128.80% increase from today's price. Further moving to 2030, the stock can kick off the year at $1226.21, soar to $1333.09 by mid-year, and finish at $1320.83, which is 221.43% change from current price.
Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) Stock Price Prediction & Forecast 2031 - 2040
During this period, the stock would move from $1333.12 to $1844.65, which is up 233.21%
In 2031, we can expect MSFT to fluctuate between $1333.12 and $1369.21, a shift indicating a 233.21% gain by year-end compared to current price. And Until 2040, MSFT can likely vary from $1844.65 to $2061.51. By the end of 2040, the stock could record a 348.91% rise from today's stock price.
Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) Stock Price Prediction & Forecast 2041 - 2050
According to long-term forecast, the MSFT stock can see an an upturn from $2226.30 to $2881.41 in this period. In 2041, the stock can experience a low of $2027.96 by mid-year, closing the year at $2304.37. This results in a 393.52% increase from today.
Moving towards the end of 2050, MSFT is projected to open the year at $2889.25. The stock may dip to $2846.48 during mid-year and finish the year at $2881.41. Compared to the stock's current price, this translates to an overall gain of 601.21% by 2050.
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Last updated Feb 03 at 9 PM
MSFT : Buy, Sell Or Hold?
Analyst Ratings
Based on 54 analysts, 13 rated as a strong buy, 36 recommended a buy, 5 suggested a hold, 0 advised a sell, and 0 indicated a strong sell.Three months ago, out of 54 analysts, 13 analysts gave a strong buy rating, 37 a buy rating, 4 a hold rating, 0 advised selling, and 0 suggested a strong sell.So, according to analyst ratings, the recommendation for MSFT stock is Buy.Expert Analysis
According to MSFT short-term and long-term forecast, Microsoft Corporation shares are projected to go up by 601.21%, and reach a value of $2881.41 per share by 2050.
As per technical analysis, indicators show a Bearish sentiment, while Fear & Greed Index stands at 71.42857142857143, which signals Greed. Also, MSFT has recorded 7/30 green days, which reflects a 36.84210526315789% positivity rate with a price volatility of 0.02%.
Plus, Price-to-Earnings (P/E) ratio of 33.112007 suggests that MSFT stock is overvalued. So, Based on MSFT prediction and analysis, it may be the best time to hold MSFT stock right now.
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