Microsoft trades at $411.21 per share as of February 3, 2026.
The stock dropped 2.87% in the latest session amid broader tech sector weakness.
Microsoft maintains a market capitalization of approximately $3.05 trillion, ranking among the world's most valuable public companies.
Wall Street analysts maintain a Strong Buy consensus on Microsoft stock. The average 12-month price target sits at $607.76, implying 47.8% upside from current levels. Target estimates range from $450 to $690 per share.
Azure cloud growth and AI integration remain primary catalysts. The company reported Q2 FY2026 revenue of $69.6 billion, up 16.8% year-over-year. Analysts project continued double-digit earnings growth through 2027, supported by enterprise cloud adoption and Microsoft 365 Copilot momentum across Fortune 500 companies.
April 1975
Bill Gates and Paul Allen found Microsoft in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Initial capital came from personal funds.
1981
Microsoft licenses MS-DOS to IBM, generating substantial royalty revenue that funds expansion without external investment.
March 13, 1986
IPO on NASDAQ at $21 per share. Goldman Sachs manages the offering, raising $61 million with a market cap of $777 million.
1996
Microsoft issues $980 million in convertible-preferred stock to fund expansion into internet services.
2012
First major debt issuance raises $4.75 billion through bond markets at historically low interest rates.
Vanguard Group
Ownership Stake
~9.0% (~669M shares)
Type
Institutional - Index Funds
Status
Largest shareholder, increased position in recent quarters
BlackRock
Ownership Stake
~7.6% (~565M shares)
Type
Institutional - Asset Manager
Status
Second-largest holder, consistent long-term position
State Street Corporation
Ownership Stake
~4.2% (~312M shares)
Type
Institutional - ETF Provider
Status
Major index fund holder through SPDR ETFs
Steve Ballmer
Ownership Stake
~4.48% (~333M shares)
Type
Individual - Former CEO
Status
Largest individual shareholder, served as CEO 2000-2014
FMR LLC (Fidelity)
Ownership Stake
~2.8% (~208M shares)
Type
Institutional - Mutual Funds
Status
Active manager with diversified Microsoft exposure
Bill Gates
Ownership Stake
~1.34% (~100M shares)
Type
Individual - Co-Founder
Status
