Microsoft Shares Dip Amidst Broader Market Fluctuations
NEW YORK – Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) shares were trading down 0.4 percent at $526.48 as of 4:28 p.m. Tuesday, underperforming the Dow Jones Industrial Average, which currently stands at 46,646 points. The stock briefly touched a daily low of $524.11 after opening at $528.57, with 835,067 shares changing hands on the NASDAQ.
The slight decline comes as investors continue to assess the tech giant’s position amidst the ongoing artificial intelligence boom and broader market conditions. Microsoft’s 52-week high of $555.00 was reached on August 1, 2025, representing a 5.14 percent decrease from that peak. Conversely, the stock is currently 52.68 percent above its 52-week low of $344.83, recorded on April 8, 2025.
Microsoft recently reported earnings per share of $3.65 for the quarter ended June 30, 2025, a significant increase from the $2.95 reported in the same quarter last year.Revenue for the last quarter totaled $76.44 billion, up 18.10 percent from the $64.73 billion reported in the prior-year period.
The company anticipates releasing its Q1 2026 financial results on October 28, 2025.Analyst estimates project earnings per share of $15.53 for 2026.Microsoft’s current dividend forecast is $3.49 per share, up from $3.32 per share last year.
