Microsoft Corporation trailing returns
Microsoft Corporation's 10-year return is +26.0% a year (CAGR) (+911.9% cumulative). How Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) has performed over the last day, week, month and year, over 5, 10 and 20 years, and since inception, through October 2, 2026 — cumulative and annualized, with dividends on or off.
Trailing returns by period#
To 2026-10-02. Annualized (CAGR) for windows of a year or more.
| Period | Path | Annualized | Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 day | — | +0.9% | |
| 5 days | — | +0.3% | |
| 1 month | — | +4.2% | |
| YTD | — | +7.7% | |
| 1 year | +1.2% | +1.2% | |
| 5 years | +13.3% | +86.5% | |
| 10 years | +26.0% | +911.9% | |
| 20 years | +17.0% | +2228.0% | |
| Since inception (1986) | +24.2% | +657498.5% |
Growth of MSFT
Actual index level (solid); dashed lines are each window's constant-rate path from start to today.
Methodology#
Trailing returns measure from the closest close about N years before the latest close (2026-10-02). Cumulative return is the total change over the window; annualized return is the compound annual growth rate (CAGR), shown for windows of a year or more. Total return reinvests dividends (from MSFT's split- and dividend-adjusted closes); price return excludes them. See the year-by-year returns for the calendar breakdown. Past performance does not predict future returns; not investment advice.
FAQ#
- What is Microsoft Corporation's 10-year return?
- Over the last 10 years, Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) returned about +26.0% a year annualized (+911.9% cumulative total return).
- What is Microsoft Corporation's 20-year annualized return?
- Over the last 20 years, Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) compounded at about +17.0% a year (+2228.0% cumulative).
- What is Microsoft Corporation's return since inception?
- Since 1986, Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) has compounded at about +24.2% a year — +657498.5% in total.