8-Day Rally Sends Microsoft Stock Up 6%
Microsoft (MSFT) stock hit day 8 of a continuous streak of days with gains, with cumulative gains over this period amounting to a 6% return. The company has gained about $226 Bil in value over the last 8 days, with its current market capitalization at about $4.0 Tril. The stock remains 29.3% above its value at the end of 2024. This compares with year-to-date returns of 17.2% for the S&P 500.
MSFT provides software, services, devices, and solutions, including Office, Microsoft Teams, Windows OEM licensing, and productivity tools for business and personal computing needs. After this rally, is MSFT still a buy – or is it time to lock in gains? Deep dive with Buy or Sell MSFT.
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Comparing MSFT Stock Returns With The S&P 500
The following table summarizes the return for MSFT stock vs. the S&P 500 index over different periods, including the current streak:
| Return Period | MSFT | S&P 500 |
|---|---|---|
| 1D | 2.0% | 0.2% |
| 8D (Current Streak) | 6.0% | 3.9% |
| 1M (21D) | 5.3% | 3.4% |
| 3M (63D) | 5.8% | 8.3% |
| YTD 2025 | 29.3% | 17.2% |
| 2024 | 12.9% | 23.3% |
| 2023 | 58.2% | 24.2% |
| 2022 | -28.0% | -19.4% |
What is the point? Momentum often precedes conviction. A multi-day win streak can signal growing investor confidence or spark follow-on buying. Tracking such trends can help you ride the strength, or prepare for a well-timed entry if momentum fades.
Gains and Losses Streaks: S&P 500 Constituents
There are currently 52 S&P constituents with 3 days or more of consecutive gains and 80 constituents with 3 days or more of consecutive losses.
| Consecutive Days | # of Gainers | # of Losers |
|---|---|---|
| 3D | 19 | 46 |
| 4D | 27 | 21 |
| 5D | 1 | 9 |
| 6D | 1 | 2 |
| 7D or more | 4 | 2 |
| Total >=3 D | 52 | 80 |
Key Financials for Microsoft (MSFT)
Last 2 Fiscal Years:
| Metric | FY2024 | FY2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Revenues | $245.1 Bil | $281.7 Bil |
| Operating Income | $109.4 Bil | $128.5 Bil |
| Net Income | $88.1 Bil | $101.8 Bil |
Last 2 Fiscal Quarters:
| Metric | 2025 FQ3 | 2025 FQ4 |
|---|---|---|
| Revenues | $70.1 Bil | $76.4 Bil |
| Operating Income | $32.0 Bil | $34.3 Bil |
| Net Income | $25.8 Bil | $27.2 Bil |
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