- Strong operating margin of 46.8%
- Healthy interest coverage ratio of 52.7x
- Low bankruptcy risk (Altman Z-Score: 8.99)
Evaluation of Microsoft stock downgraded after the last trading session
(Updated on Jun 03, 2026)
The Microsoft stock price decreased by -3.17% on the last trading day (Wednesday, 3rd Jun 2026), dropping from $441.31 to $427.34. During this trading session, the stock experienced a fluctuation of 3.80%, with a low of $424.26 and a high of $440.39. Although the price has declined in 6 of the last 10 days, it has increased by 2.38% over the past 2 weeks. Notably, volume decreased alongside the stock price, which is a positive indicator as volume typically follows price movements. On the last day, trading volume dropped by -435 thousand shares, resulting in a total of 36 million shares traded for approximately $15.36 billion.
The stock lies in the middle of a wide and strong rising trend in the short term and a further rise within the trend is signaled. Given the current short-term trend, the stock is expected to rise 11.55% during the next 3 months and, with a 90% probability hold a price between $436.93 and $515.40 at the end of this 3-month period.
MSFT Signals & Forecast
The Microsoft stock holds a sell signal from the short-term Moving Average; at the same time, however, there is a buy signal from the long-term average. Since the short-term average is above the long-term average there is a general buy signal in the stock giving a positive forecast for the stock. On further gains, the stock will meet resistance from the short-term Moving Average at approximately $433.59. On a fall, the stock will find some support from the long-term average at approximately $421.07. A break-up through the short-term average will send a buy signal, whereas a breakdown through the long-term average will send a sell signal. Furthermore, there is a buy signal from the 3 month Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD). Some negative signals were issued as well, and these may have some influence on the near short-term development. A sell signal was issued from a pivot top point on Monday, June 01, 2026, and so far it has fallen -7.20%. Further fall is indicated until a new bottom pivot has been found. Volume fell together with the price during the last trading day and this reduces the overall risk as volume should follow the price movements.
Support, Risk & Stop-loss for Microsoft stock
Microsoft finds support from accumulated volume at $422.79 and this level may hold a buying opportunity as an upwards reaction can be expected when the support is being tested.
This stock has average movements during the day and with good trading volume, the risk is considered to be medium. During the last day, the stock moved $16.13 between high and low, or 3.80%. For the last week, the stock has had daily average volatility of 3.35%.
Our recommended stop-loss: $402.47 (-5.82%) (This stock has medium daily movements and this gives medium risk. There is a sell signal from a pivot top found 2 days ago.)
Trading Expectations (MSFT) For The Upcoming Trading Day Of Thursday 4th
For the upcoming trading day on Thursday, 4th we expect Microsoft Corporation to open at $430.66, and during the day (based on 14 day Average True Range), to move between $420.94 and $433.74, which gives a possible trading interval of +/-$12.81 (+/-3.04%) up or down from last closing price. If Microsoft Corporation takes out the full calculated possible swing range there will be an estimated 3.04% move between the lowest and the highest trading price during the day.
Since the stock is closer to the support from accumulated volume at $422.79 (1.06%) than the resistance at $441.31 (3.27%), our systems sees the trading risk/reward intra-day as attractive and believe profit can be made before the stock reaches first resistance..
Is Microsoft Corporation stock A Buy?
Microsoft holds several positive signals, but we still don't find these to be enough for a buy candidate. At the current level, it should be considered as a hold candidate (hold or accumulate) in this position whilst awaiting further development. Due to some small weaknesses in the technical picture we have downgraded our analysis conclusion for this stock since the last evaluation from a Buy to a Hold candidate.
Current score:
0.603
Hold/Accumulate
Downgraded
Predicted Fair Opening Price
Predicted fair opening price on June 4, 2026 - $430.66 ( 0.778%).
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MSFT Performance
Trading levels for MSFT
Fibonacci Support & Resistance Levels
| Level | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| R3 | 446.79 | 4.55% |
| R2 | 440.63 | 3.11% |
| R1 | 436.82 | 2.22% |
| Price | 427.34 | |
| S1 | 424.50 | -0.664% |
| S2 | 420.69 | -1.55% |
| S3 | 414.53 | -3.00% |
Accumulated Volume Support & Resistance Levels
| Level | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| R3 | 460.52 | 7.76% |
| R2 | 450.24 | 5.36% |
| R1 | 441.31 | 3.27% |
| Price | 427.34 | |
| S1 | 422.79 | -1.06% |
| S2 | 421.92 | -1.27% |
| S3 | 407.78 | -4.58% |
MSFT Dividend Payout History
| # | Ex-Date | Pay Date | Amount | Yield | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mar 10, 2026 | May 21, 2026 | Jun 11, 2026 | $0.91 | 0.228% |
| 2 | Dec 02, 2025 | Feb 19, 2026 | Mar 12, 2026 | $0.91 | 0.188% |
| 3 | Sep 15, 2025 | Nov 20, 2025 | Dec 11, 2025 | $0.91 | 0.179% |
| 4 | Jun 10, 2025 | Aug 21, 2025 | Sep 11, 2025 | $0.83 | 0.174% |
| 5 | Mar 11, 2025 | May 15, 2025 | Jun 12, 2025 | $0.83 | 0.181% |
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