By Keithen Drury, The Motley Fool
Publication Date: 2026-02-22 15:05:00
Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) has had a rough 2026. Its stock is down over 25% from its October highs, with the majority of that decline occurring in 2026. It’s not often you see a well-established tech player like Microsoft decline so much, and it’s even more rare to see it occur for no obvious reason.
This opens up a great buying opportunity for one of the most dominant tech companies out there. I think an investment now could help set you up for life, as it could provide market-beating returns over the next few years.
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