US$1,000 invested in Microsoft on November 7, 2016, would have been worth US$9,989 on November 5, 2026, based on the adjusted-close prices provided.
This hypothetical buy-and-hold calculation covers 9.99 years, from November 7, 2016, to November 5, 2026. Microsoft’s adjusted close rose from US$53.65 to US$535.93. That works out to a total return of 898.9%, or an annualized return of 25.9%. Dividends are included in the adjusted prices. The calculation assumes a lump-sum investment held throughout and excludes fees and tax.
Investor takeaway: Microsoft’s adjusted share price rose substantially over this period. This is a look back at two specific dates, not a forecast or a promise of future returns.
Microsoft Corporation
MSFT.US
MSFT.US
Microsoft Corporation
WealthAwesomeMarket cap
$3.98T
P/E
28.0x
Div. yield
0.67%
Div. / share
$3.71
52W high
$559.15
52W low
$348.54
1W change
+4.67%
Beta
1.04
Analyst Price Targets
Based on 56 analysts covering MSFT · as of Nov 3, 2026
Wall Street analysts forecast MSFT stock price to rise 18.1% over the next 12 months.
Consensus
Strong Buy4.61 / 5.00
Avg. Target
C$633.13
+18.1% Upside
Previously C$631.09 on Nov 2, 2026
Current Price
C$535.93
Last close
Analyst Breakdown (56 analysts)
Targets are snapshotted when they change. Unchanged figures keep their original date. Not financial advice.
Wealth Awesome Price Forecast
WA ModelStatistical 90-day price range based on MSFT's historical volatility
30-Day Vol
31.8%
Annualized
90-Day Vol
36.1%
Annualized
Trend (90d)
+36.3%
Annualized drift
90d Mean
C$610.21
Expected price
| Horizon | Expected | 68% Range (1σ) |
|---|---|---|
| 30 trading days | C$559.63 | C$501.53 – C$624.45 |
| 60 trading days | C$584.37 | C$500.47 – C$682.34 |
| 90 trading days | C$610.21 | C$504.70 – C$737.77 |
Methodology: Range is calculated using 30-day realized volatility via geometric Brownian motion (log-normal model). 68% band = ±1σ, 95% band = ±2σ. This is a statistical model, not a prediction. Past volatility does not guarantee future results. Not financial advice.
US$1,000 became US$9,989
From November 7, 2016, to November 5, 2026, Microsoft’s adjusted close rose from US$53.65 to US$535.93. A hypothetical US$1,000 investment held over that period would have returned 898.9% in total, or 25.9% annualized.
Bull case
Microsoft’s adjusted close rose substantially over the period. That past performance doesn’t tell us what the shares will do next.
Bear case
The result depends on the dates chosen. Someone who bought on a different date would have had a different experience. The calculation also excludes fees and tax.
The value of the hypothetical investment
A hypothetical US$1,000 investment in Microsoft at the November 7, 2016, adjusted close of US$53.65 would have been worth US$9,989 at the November 5, 2026, adjusted close of US$535.93. The calculation uses adjusted closes, which include dividends, and excludes fees and tax.
Over 9.99 years, the total return was 898.9%, or 25.9% annualized. These figures describe past performance and don’t predict future returns. For more company and share information, see the Microsoft stock page.
What the price history shows
The two selected dates show a large increase, but they don’t reveal the ups and downs along the way. The result would also change with a different purchase date or holding period. Transaction costs, fees, and tax aren’t included.
In the supplied snapshot, Microsoft Corporation was listed in the Information Technology sector. Its latest fundamental market capitalization was US$3979.9B, and its trailing P/E was 28.0. The P/E wasn’t used to calculate the historical return. For more company context, see the MSFT.US stock profile.
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