Microsoft (MSFT) YTD return

Updated November 02, 2026 · Data: Yahoo Finance

+5.52%

YTD return in 2026 (from Dec 31, 2025 close)

Dec 31, 2025 close$480.57

Current price$507.12

$1,000 on Dec 31 →$1,055.20

YTD rank#316 of 500

SectorInformation Technology

Official websitemicrosoft.com

Price chart

MSFT vs its sector

Information Technology sector average+34.75%

MSFT YTD+5.52%

Difference-29.23 pts

Stocks in sector75

Underperforming its sector. MSFT is 29.23 points behind the Information Technology sector average, which covers 75 ranked S&P 500 stocks.

Microsoft (MSFT) is up +5.52% year-to-date in 2026, ranking #316 of 500 ranked S&P 500 stocks. It closed 2025 at $480.57 and trades at $507.12 as of November 02, 2026. $1,000 invested on December 31, 2025 would be worth $1,055.20 today. That puts it 29.23 points behind the Information Technology sector average of +34.75%.

Recent performance

Microsoft (MSFT) has fallen 2.01% over the past month, outpacing the S&P 500 by 0.34%, and gained 3.10% over the past three months (ahead of the index by 5.62%). It is trading 6.69% below its 52-week high of $543.45, set on 2026-10-13. Short-term momentum is weak: the stock fell in at least 4 of the last 5 sessions.

Latest MSFT news

Marvell Could Be Making a $115 Billion Mistake With Lumentum PurchaseBarrons.com · 2026-11-02
Microsoft (MSFT) Stock Gets Fair Value Bump On Azure And AI OptimismSimply Wall St. · 2026-11-02
Syndigo Signs Multi-Year Strategic Partnership Agreement with Microsoft to Develop and Co-Sell AI-Powered Commerce SolutionsGlobeNewswire · 2026-11-02
Oracle Declines 4% as $10 Billion Bond Sale Revives AI Debt Worries; CoreWeave Advances 2%, Microsoft Holds Steady24/7 Wall St. · 2026-11-02
Nomura flags this tech pocket as ’portfolio shelter’ from AI spending pressureInvesting.com · 2026-11-02

Headlines via Yahoo Finance, updated daily.

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MSFT YTD return FAQ

What is Microsoft (MSFT)'s YTD return in 2026?

Microsoft (MSFT) is up +5.52% year-to-date in 2026, as of November 02, 2026.

What was Microsoft (MSFT)'s price at the start of 2026?

Microsoft (MSFT) closed at $480.57 on December 31, 2025 and trades at $507.12 as of November 02, 2026.

Where does Microsoft (MSFT) rank by YTD return in 2026?

Microsoft (MSFT) ranks #316 of 500 S&P 500 stocks by YTD return in 2026, as of November 02, 2026.

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