Back to top
more

Microsoft (MSFT)

(Real Time Quote from BATS)

$505.65 USD

505.65
11,770,254

-1.58 (-0.31%)

Updated Aug 25, 2025 02:24 PM ET

Zacks Rank:

This is our short term rating system that serves as a timeliness indicator for stocks over the next 1 to 3 months. How good is it? See rankings and related performance below.

Zacks Rank Definition Annualized Return
1Strong Buy23.75%
2Buy17.82%
3Hold9.58%
4Sell5.28%
5Strong Sell2.61%
S&P50011.30%

Zacks Rank Education - Learn about the Zacks Rank

Zacks Rank Home - Zacks Rank resources in one place

Zacks Premium - The only way to fully access the Zacks Rank

2-Buy of 5   2      

Style Scores:

The Style Scores are a complementary set of indicators to use alongside the Zacks Rank. It allows the user to better focus on the stocks that are the best fit for his or her personal trading style.

The scores are based on the trading styles of Value, Growth, and Momentum. There's also a VGM Score ('V' for Value, 'G' for Growth and 'M' for Momentum), which combines the weighted average of the individual style scores into one score.

  • Value Score A
  • Growth Score A
  • Momentum Score A
  • VGM Score A

Within each Score, stocks are graded into five groups: A, B, C, D and F. As you might remember from your school days, an A, is better than a B; a B is better than a C; a C is better than a D; and a D is better than an F.

As an investor, you want to buy stocks with the highest probability of success. That means you want to buy stocks with a Zacks Rank #1 or #2, Strong Buy or Buy, which also has a Score of an A or a B in your personal trading style.

Zacks Style Scores Education - Learn more about the Zacks Style Scores

D Value B Growth A Momentum C VGM

Industry Rank:

The Zacks Industry Rank assigns a rating to each of the 265 X (Expanded) Industries based on their average Zacks Rank.

An industry with a larger percentage of Zacks Rank #1's and #2's will have a better average Zacks Rank than one with a larger percentage of Zacks Rank #4's and #5's.

The industry with the best average Zacks Rank would be considered the top industry (1 out of 265), which would place it in the top 1% of Zacks Ranked Industries. The industry with the worst average Zacks Rank (265 out of 265) would place in the bottom 1%.

Zacks Rank Education -- Learn more about the Zacks Rank
Zacks Industry Rank Education -- Learn more about the Zacks Industry Rank

Top 19% (46 out of 246)

Industry: Computer - Software

Zacks News

Zacks Equity Research

Is iShares Core S&P U.S. Growth ETF (IUSG) a Strong ETF Right Now?

Smart Beta ETF report for IUSG

Zacks Equity Research

Meta Platforms' (FB) Instagram Shows Interest in Entering NFTs

Meta Platforms' (META) Instagram is now exploring NFTs, the fastest-growing space, within the cryptocurrency industry.

Sweta Killa headshot

ETFs to Make the Most of Oracle-Cerner Deal

These ETFs could be the best ways for investors to tap the opportunity arising from the proposed Oracle-Cerner deal.

Zacks Equity Research

Oracle (ORCL) to Acquire Cerner for $28B in Cash, Shares Fall

Oracle's (ORCL) takeover of Cerner Corporation (CERN) is expected to bolster the company's position in the lucrative healthcare domain.

    Zacks Equity Research

    Should Schwab U.S. LargeCap ETF (SCHX) Be on Your Investing Radar?

    Style Box ETF report for SCHX

    Daniel Laboe headshot

    Is A Santa Rally Still In The Cards?

    2021 trading is coming to an end, with public equities at a pivotal point

    Zacks Equity Research

    Here's Why Oracle (ORCL) Could be Targeting Cerner Corp

    Oracle (ORCL) is reportedly holding discussions with Cerner Corporation (CERN) regarding a potential takeover.

    Zacks Equity Research

    Is Schwab Fundamental U.S. Broad Market Index ETF (FNDB) a Strong ETF Right Now?

    Smart Beta ETF report for FNDB

    Neena Mishra headshot

    Commodity ETFs to Hedge against Inflation

    We discuss rising inflation and how investors can protect their portfolios.

    Zacks Equity Research

    Synopsys (SNPS) to Buy Back Stock Worth $200M Under ASR Pact

    Synopsys (SNPS) is likely to boost shareholder wealth as it enters an accelerated share repurchase program with HSBC Bank USA, National Association to buy back its common stock worth $200 million.

    Mark Vickery headshot

    Markets Cool, FedEx & Rivian Post Quarterly Numbers

    FedEx swings to a positive year-to-date while Rivian gives back some of its gains from its IPO.

    Zacks Equity Research

    IBM Watson Health Helps Enterprises Implement COVID-19 Testing

    International Business Machines (IBM) Digital Health integrates IBM Digital Health Pass to verify COVID-19 testing and vaccination requirements.

    Zacks Equity Research

    Oracle's (ORCL) Growing Cloud Region Footprint to Aid Prospects

    Oracle (ORCL) unveils one cloud region each in Italy and the Nordics, taking the total count to 36 cloud regions globally.

    Zacks Equity Research

    Is iShares MSCI USA Multifactor ETF (LRGF) a Strong ETF Right Now?

    Smart Beta ETF report for LRGF

    Zacks Equity Research

    Should You Invest in the Invesco Dynamic Software ETF (PSJ)?

    Sector ETF report for PSJ

    Zacks Equity Research

    Microsoft (MSFT) Outpaces Stock Market Gains: What You Should Know

    In the latest trading session, Microsoft (MSFT) closed at $334.65, marking a +1.92% move from the previous day.

    Zacks Equity Research

    Amazon (AMZN) Boosts Asia Pacific Reach With New AWS Region

    Amazon's (AMZN) AWS launches an Asia Pacific region in Jakarta, Indonesia.

    Zacks Equity Research

    Stock Market News for Dec 15, 2021

    U.S. stock markets closed lower on Tuesday as the Fed has commenced its last and most vital FOMC meeting of 2021.

    Zacks Equity Research

    Should iShares Russell Top 200 ETF (IWL) Be on Your Investing Radar?

    Style Box ETF report for IWL

    Zacks Equity Research

    Is iShares MSCI ACWI Low Carbon Target ETF (CRBN) a Strong ETF Right Now?

    Smart Beta ETF report for CRBN

    Sweta Killa headshot

    Apple Close to Hitting $3T Market Cap: 5 ETFs to Buy

    Apple is close to becoming the world's first $3 trillion publicly-traded company.

    Zacks Equity Research

    Microsoft's (MSFT) Nuance Communications Deal Hits Roadblock

    Microsoft???s (MSFT) acquisition of Nuance Communications is reportedly facing probe by Britain's antitrust regulatory authority.

    Zacks Equity Research

    Oracle (ORCL) Cloud Infrastructure Platform Leveraged by Wipro

    Oracle (ORCL) Cloud Infrastructure services are being utilized by Wipro to boost its CROAMIS Application solution and enhance customer experience.

    Zacks Equity Research

    Should John Hancock Multifactor Large Cap ETF (JHML) Be on Your Investing Radar?

    Style Box ETF report for JHML

    Zacks Equity Research

    Synopsys' (SNPS) Buyback Plan to Boost Shareholders' Wealth

    Synopsys' (SNPS) latest $1 billion share repurchase authorization indicates its commitment toward delivering long-term shareholder value and reflects its confidence in generating sufficient cash flows.