Why Is Microsoft (MSFT) Stock Down Today?
Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) was little changed on Wednesday, October 28, as no clear company-specific driver has emerged today. The session is still trading, so the price shown is a delayed intraday figure, not a final result.
Price as of Oct 28, 2:40 PM ETAnalysis updated Oct 28, 10:48 AM ETDelayed
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Microsoft Stock Is Little Changed Today
- MSFT was little changed today, while the broader market edged higher.
- No company-specific news has clearly explained a move so far today.
- The recent headlines we found were not verified as being about Microsoft.
- Latest reported earnings per share were 4.27 for the quarter ending March 31, 2026.
- The stock's P/E ratio is about 31.91, a measure of price relative to earnings.
Microsoft makes Windows, Office, and the Azure cloud platform, along with Xbox and LinkedIn. On Wednesday, October 28, its stock was little changed during the trading day.
The broader market, which is measured by a benchmark index, edged higher, so Microsoft trailed it slightly. Stock prices usually move for a few common reasons: company news such as earnings or product announcements, changes in the outlook for the whole industry, or broad market moves driven by things like interest rate expectations.
Today, we did not find a clear company-specific cause. The news items that surfaced were either general market commentary about tech stocks rebounding ahead of an interest rate announcement, or articles about a different company, so we do not treat them as the reason for Microsoft's move.
Recent regulatory filings, including proxy-related documents from late October, are routine disclosures and do not by themselves point to a cause for today's trading. For context, Microsoft's most recent reported earnings per share was 4.27 for the quarter ending March 31, 2026.
Its price-to-earnings ratio of about 31.91 shows how much investors are paying for each dollar of earnings. Because the market is still open, the price is delayed and may change before the session ends.
This is an educational summary of what happened, not guidance on what to do.
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MSFT Price History
- 1M
- +2.94%
- 3M
- +35.08%
- YTD
- +9.87%
- 1Y
- -0.04%
MSFT is trading about 92% of the way up its 52-week range — near its 52-week high. Past performance does not indicate future results.
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Microsoft Stock News Today
- seekingalpha.com· positiveU.S. stocks on the fence ahead of Fed decision, big tech earnings (COMP:IND:)
- cnbc.com· neutralHere's what options traders see before Alphabet, Microsoft report after the bell
Marketaux Headlines tagged to MSFT, refreshed through the day. Links open the original publisher.
Recent Microsoft SEC Filings
- PX14A6G filingPX14A6GOct 27, 2026
- PX14A6G filingPX14A6GOct 26, 2026
- ARS filingARSARSOct 21, 2026
- DEFA14A filingDEFA14ADEFA14AOct 21, 2026
- Proxy statementDEF 14ADEF 14AOct 21, 2026
- Insider transactionSTATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP OF SECURITIES4Oct 15, 2026
SEC EDGAR Official filings for Microsoft Corporation. Documents link to sec.gov.
Microsoft Earnings: Recent Quarters
| Quarter ending | Reported EPSEPSEarnings Per Share. How much profit a company makes per share of stock.Learn more → | Estimated | Surprise |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 31, 2026 | 4.27 | — | — |
| Dec 31, 2025 | 5.16 | — | — |
| Sep 30, 2025 | 3.72 | — | — |
| Mar 31, 2025 | 3.46 | — | — |
SEC EDGAR A “beat” means reported earnings came in above analyst estimates; a “miss” below. Historical data only.
Microsoft vs. the Market Today
Today MSFT is lagging its benchmarkBenchmarkA standard to compare your investments against, like the S&P 500.Learn more → (SPY +0.20%).
| Ticker | Price | Today’s move | Today |
|---|---|---|---|
| GOOGLAlphabet | $324.84 | +1.33% | |
| SPYSPDR S&P 500 ETF | $771.20 | +0.20% | |
| AMZNAmazon.com | $253.14 | +0.02% | |
| AAPLApple | $345.68 | -0.41% | |
| MSFTthis pageMicrosoft | $528.61 | -0.51% | |
| METAMeta Platforms | $612.26 | -1.28% |
Delayed data Comparing MSFT with related tickers and the broader market. Not a recommendation.
Recent Microsoft moves
- Flat
Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) was little changed on Wednesday, October 28, as no clear company-specific driver has emerged today. The session is still trading, so the price shown is a delayed intraday figure, not a final result.
- Flat
Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) was little changed on Tuesday, October 27, while the broader market rose. No clear company-specific driver has emerged today, so there is no single identifiable reason for the flat move.
- Up
Microsoft (MSFT) rose on Monday, October 26. The most-discussed recent headline: "US Stocks Rise as Anthropic Files for IPO, Boosting AI Sector" (gurufocus.com).
- Up
Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) rose on Friday, October 23, while the broader market fell. No single confirmed company announcement explains the move. A positive analyst-style article on cloud profit margins was among the recent headlines.
- Down
Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) fell on Thursday, October 22, while the session was still open. No clear company-specific reason has emerged, and the broader market was also down, so the move appears to track general market weakness.
- Flat
Microsoft (MSFT) was little changed on Wednesday, October 21, edging up only slightly while the broader market rose. No clear company-specific driver has emerged today, so the small move mostly reflects general market trading.
- Flat
Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) was little changed on Tuesday, October 20, and no clear company-specific driver emerged. The broader market rose slightly, so Microsoft lagged it a little.
- Up
Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) rose on Monday, October 19, and no clear company-specific cause has emerged. The stock moved in the same general direction as a broadly higher market.
- Down
Microsoft (MSFT) fell on Friday, October 16. The most-discussed recent headline: "If AI Crumbles, Microsoft Wins (NASDAQ:MSFT)" (seekingalpha.com).
- Up
Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) rose on Thursday, October 15, while outperforming a slightly higher broader market. No single clear company-specific cause has been confirmed, though some recent headlines covered AI and cloud news in the Middle East.
Each entry is the explanation published on that trading day. Past performance doesn’t indicate future results.
Microsoft Stock: Common Questions
Microsoft was roughly flat on Wednesday, October 28 — the live figure is at the top of this page. The page above explains the most likely reasons — recent news, filings, and how the whole market is trading — in plain English. Day-to-day moves are normal and don't tell you whether the long-term story changed.
MSFT was little changed on Wednesday, October 28, based on delayed market data. The live delayed figure is shown at the top of this page. Past performance doesn't indicate future results.
The latest delayed price for MSFT is shown at the top of this page. Its previous close was $531.33. Prices shown here are delayed and for education only.
Microsoft most recently reported for the quarter ending 2026-03-31. Companies typically report about every three months; check the earnings section above for the latest figures.
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