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Microsoft Performance Over 5 years

Microsoft (MSFT)

Microsoft returned +70.7% over the last 5 years, from $237.13 to $404.88.

Price today

$404.88

+70.7% over 5 years

Microsoft gained 70.7% over 5 years.

Microsoft 5 years shows how price evolved over this period using historical daily closing prices, including total return and (when available) CAGR.

You can use this performance snapshot to sanity-check long‑term returns and drawdowns for Microsoft before exploring scenarios or comparisons.

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Equity investors and analysts use this page to evaluate long‑term returns and drawdowns for Microsoft before comparing it against indexes or peers.

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Key performance metrics

Total return
70.7%
CAGR
11.3%
Max drawdown
-37.6%
Best year
57.0%
Worst year
-28.4%
Volatility
29.5%
Avg annual return
14.2%

Data through 2026-03-11.

Key takeaways

Microsoft increased 70.7% over the selected time window.

Performance insights

  • Microsoft returned +70.7% over 5 years
  • Average annual return was +14.2%
  • Worst drawdown was -37.6%

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Yearly performance

Year2021
Price$336.32
Annual return—
Year2022
Price$239.82
Annual return-28.7%
Year2023
Price$376.04
Annual return+56.8%
Year2024
Price$421.50
Annual return+12.1%
Year2025
Price$483.62
Annual return+14.7%
Year2026
Price$404.88
Annual return-16.3%

About Microsoft

Microsoft Corporation develops software, services, and devices. It is one of the largest technology companies by market cap.

From2021-03-11
To2026-03-11

What this shows

Based on daily closing prices from 2021-03-11 to 2026-03-11.

FAQ

What does this page show?
It shows historical investment results based on past prices. Results are for education and research only, not financial advice.
How is CAGR calculated?
CAGR (compound annual growth rate) is the annualized return: (end value / start value)^(1/years) - 1. It smooths returns over the period.
Where does the data come from?
We use historical daily closing prices from the same data source as our calculators. Data is updated periodically.
Does this include dividends?
Returns are based on price only. Dividend reinvestment is not included unless stated. Total return indices would be higher when dividends are included.
Is this financial advice?
No. This is for education and research only. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Consult a financial advisor for your situation.

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