By Karen Doyle
Publication Date: 2026-01-19 15:46:00
Microsoft (MSFT) stock has made a lot of people rich, especially if they invested in the early years. Stories abound of those who bought the initial public offering (IPO), or got in shortly thereafter and held on, and are now enjoying financial independence because of it. But the stock continues to perform, and investors are still making money with it.
Here’s how much money you’d have today if you invested $1,000 in Microsoft stock 10 years ago.
Also see whether Microsoft stock could reach $1,000.
On Jan. 15, 2016, Microsoft stock closed at an adjusted price of $44.65 per share, according to Yahoo Finance data. Yahoo Finance’s adjusted prices take into account stock splits, dividends and capital gain distributions.
A $1,000 investment in 2016 at the adjusted price would have netted approximately 22 shares, assuming no fees or commissions. On Jan. 15, 2026, Microsoft stock closed at $456.66 per share. That marks a massive gain of over 900%, leaving investors…
