By Adam Hejl
Publication Date: 2025-12-01 10:32:00
While the S&P 500 is up 15.3% since June 2025, Microsoft (currently trading at $489.23 per share) has lagged behind, posting a return of 5.9%. This might have investors contemplating their next move.
Given the relatively weaker price action, does MSFT warrant a spot on your radar, or is it better left off your list? Find out in our full research report, it’s free for active Edge members.
Originally named “Micro-soft” for microcomputer software when founded in 1975, Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) is a global technology company that develops software, cloud services, devices, and AI solutions for consumers, businesses, and organizations worldwide.
Microsoft proves that huge, scaled companies can still grow quickly. The company’s revenue base of $147.1 billion five years ago has nearly doubled to $293.8 billion in the last year, translating into an exceptional 14.8% annualized growth rate.
Over the same period, Microsoft’s big tech peers Amazon, Alphabet, and Apple…
