Microsoft
MSFT · NASDAQ · Technology
$500.59
+$2.60 (+0.52%) today
Market Cap
$3.72T
24h Volume
$9.7B
P/E Ratio
28.1
52w High
$537.65
52w Low
$352.17
Est. AI Revenue
25%
7-Day Sparkline (Static)
Company facts
Performance
About Microsoft
Microsoft is one of the world's largest technology companies, earning revenue from cloud computing, productivity software, operating systems, and gaming. Its Azure cloud is one of the primary platforms on which companies rent AI infrastructure.
Its AI lineup spans infrastructure to end user. It trains its own MAI models for reasoning, coding, images, and transcription, the Azure OpenAI Service gives enterprises access to frontier models through its OpenAI partnership, Azure AI Studio is where developers build AI applications, Microsoft Copilot brings AI assistance into Office and Windows, and GitHub Copilot writes code alongside developers.
Founded in 1975 and headquartered in Redmond, Washington, Microsoft trades on the NASDAQ and employs about 223,000 people under CEO Satya Nadella.
Microsoft in the AI buildout
Microsoft spans the Cloud & Hyperscalers, Foundation Models, AI Software & Platforms, and AI Applications layers, one of the few companies present at every level of the stack. It rents AI infrastructure through Azure, trains its own MAI models alongside the frontier models it serves through its OpenAI partnership, and sells Copilot subscriptions on top of the world's most widely used work software. Azure AI growth now drives the investment thesis, though Office, Windows, and gaming remain large non-AI businesses. Supercycle scores it 75 out of 100.
MSFT is tracked in Cloud & Hyperscalers, AI Software & Platforms, AI Applications and Foundation Models, rated Core on the AI Exposure leaderboard.
By the numbers
52-week range
MSFT trades at $500.59, 80% of the way up its 52-week range of $352.17 to $537.65.
Market cap
Market capitalization is $3.72T, with an AI Exposure Score of 75 out of 100.
Valuation vs peers
Its P/E ratio of 28.1 is below the Cloud & Hyperscalers category median of 42.3.
Next earnings
Microsoft is next expected to report earnings on October 28, 2026.
Market data as of the close on . Prices are end of day, not live.
Frequently asked questions
What does Microsoft do?
Microsoft sells cloud computing through Azure, productivity software, Windows, and gaming. It is a primary platform for enterprises renting AI infrastructure and buying AI-powered software.
How is Microsoft exposed to AI?
Across the whole stack. Azure AI infrastructure, the OpenAI partnership, and Copilot subscriptions now drive the investment thesis, alongside large non-AI businesses. Supercycle scores it 75 out of 100.
What are Microsoft's main AI products?
Azure OpenAI Service, Azure AI Studio for building AI applications, Microsoft Copilot across Office and Windows, and GitHub Copilot for software development.
What is Microsoft's relationship with OpenAI?
Microsoft is OpenAI's key cloud and commercial partner, monetizing the partnership by offering OpenAI models to enterprises through the Azure OpenAI Service and building Copilot products on that foundation.
Where is Microsoft headquartered and who leads it?
Microsoft is headquartered in Redmond, Washington, was founded in 1975, and is led by CEO Satya Nadella. It employs about 223,000 people and trades on the NASDAQ.
Is MSFT a pure play AI stock?
No, but it is close to the center of the buildout. AI drives Azure growth and the thesis, while Office, Windows, and gaming diversify it. Supercycle scores it 75 out of 100.
Profile written 2026-08, updated as the business changes. Editorial content, not investment advice.
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