Microsoft projected to underperform S&P 500 for third consecutive year
MSFT Microsoft Corp
$529.30 +0.78%
View chart & analysis → - 1Microsoft recorded a stock price increase of approximately 13% in 2024, including dividend reinvestment.
- 2The S&P 500 recorded a return of approximately 25% in 2024 on the same basis.
- 3Microsoft must maintain profit growth at recent levels to catch up with the index.
So what's the key point?
Microsoft's stock price rose less than the market average. To match the index, profits must continue to grow as they are currently doing.
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