Microsoft Corp (MSFT)
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Overview
Microsoft Corp (MSFT) is a services-prepackaged software company that trades on the Nasdaq. It has a market value of about $3.67T and roughly 223,000 employees. The stock last closed at $493.78, -0.84% on the day, within a 52-week range of $349.20 to $553.72.
Where MSFT sits in its 52-week range
Context for how far the stock has moved over the past year — not a signal about where it goes next.
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Latest news moving MSFT
- Prediction: Micron Will Earn More Profit Than Microsoft in Fiscal 2027The Motley Fool · 2026-09-20 read →
- Bill Ackman Has 45% of His New Hedge Fund's Portfolio Invested in Just 3 Incredible Growth StocksThe Motley Fool · 2026-09-20 read →
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What is Microsoft Corp?
Microsoft develops and licenses consumer and enterprise software. It is known for its Windows operating systems and Office productivity suite. The company is organized into three equally sized broad segments: productivity and business processes (legacy Microsoft Office, cloud-based Office 365, Exchange, SharePoint, Skype, LinkedIn, Dynamics), intelligence cloud (infrastructure- and platform-as-a-service offerings Azure, Windows Server OS, SQL Server), and more personal computing (Windows Client, Xbox, Bing search, display advertising, and Surface laptops, tablets, and desktops).
Company profile
Dividend
Microsoft Corp pays a dividend quarterly. Its most recent was $0.98 per share (ex-date 2026-11-19). Recent payments:
- $0.98 per share · ex-date 2026-11-19
- $0.91 per share · ex-date 2026-08-20
- $0.91 per share · ex-date 2026-05-21
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MSFT — frequently asked
What is the MSFT stock price today?
Microsoft Corp (MSFT) last closed at $493.78, -0.84% on the day. Prices on this page are end-of-day and may be delayed.
What is Microsoft Corp's market cap?
About $3.67T, based on its share price and shares outstanding.
Does Microsoft Corp pay a dividend?
Yes — Microsoft Corp pays a dividend quarterly; its most recent was $0.98 per share.
What exchange is MSFT listed on?
Microsoft Corp trades on the Nasdaq.
What is MSFT's 52-week range?
Over the past year, MSFT has traded between $349.20 and $553.72.
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