By Keithen Drury, The Motley Fool
Publication Date: 2026-01-25 18:05:00
Microsoft stock is down nearly 14% from its all-time high.
Earnings season is near, and it’s time to start looking at what stocks could be primed for a big move following earnings announcements. One stock that has fared poorly since its last announcement is Microsoft (MSFT +3.45%). Since it announced fiscal 2026 first-quarter earnings (ending Sept. 30) on Oct. 29, its stock price has declined nearly 14%.
It’s rare to see a big tech company as successful as Microsoft be down so much from its recent highs, but that could open up a buying opportunity for long-term investors. Microsoft announces fiscal 2026 Q2 earnings (ending Dec. 31) on Jan. 28.
Is now the time to buy, or should long-term investors wait until after? Let’s find out.
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