Microsoft Stock Plummets -8.3% With 7-Day Losing Streak
Microsoft (MSFT) stock hit day 7 of a continuous streak of days with losses, with cumulative losses over this period amounting to a -8.3% return. The company has lost about $334 Bil in value over the last 7 days, with its current market capitalization at about $3.7 Tril. The stock remains 18.6% above its value at the end of 2024. This compares with year-to-date returns of 14.3% 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. Is this drop a warning sign or a setup for rebound? 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% | -1.1% |
| 7D (Current Streak) | -8.3% | -2.5% |
| 1M (21D) | -5.3% | -0.5% |
| 3M (63D) | -4.6% | 5.2% |
| YTD 2025 | 18.6% | 14.3% |
| 2024 | 12.9% | 23.3% |
| 2023 | 58.2% | 24.2% |
| 2022 | -28.0% | -19.4% |
What is the point? Sustained weakness can be more than noise. It often signals shifting sentiment or deeper concerns. A multi-day losing streak may warn of further downside, or present an opportunity to buy if fundamentals are intact.
Gains and Losses Streaks: S&P 500 Constituents
There are currently 35 S&P constituents with 3 days or more of consecutive gains and 61 constituents with 3 days or more of consecutive losses.
| Consecutive Days | # of Gainers | # of Losers |
|---|---|---|
| 3D | 23 | 20 |
| 4D | 8 | 28 |
| 5D | 1 | 5 |
| 6D | 3 | 2 |
| 7D or more | 0 | 6 |
| Total >=3 D | 35 | 61 |
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 FQ4 | 2026 FQ1 |
|---|---|---|
| Revenues | $76.4 Bil | $77.7 Bil |
| Operating Income | $34.3 Bil | $38.0 Bil |
| Net Income | $27.2 Bil | $27.7 Bil |
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