If you'd invested in Microsoft (MSFT): performance and returns
Looking for Microsoft's share price history and how much the stock has returned? Here's its year-by-year performance and what $1,000 invested at different dates would be worth today.
💰 Calculator: how much would Microsoft have returned?
This calculator shows how much Microsoft stock would have returned based on the amount invested and the starting year. Pick a sum and a year and you'll instantly see what it would be worth today and the total gain. Real prices, excluding dividends.
If I'd invested $1,000 in Microsoft
| Investment | Worth today | Gain |
|---|---|---|
| 1 years ago | $940 | -6% |
| 3 years ago | $1,496 | +50% |
| 5 years ago | $1,605 | +61% |
| 10 years ago | $7,331 | +633% |
| since inception (1986) | $3,070,123 | +306912% |
Return by year (Microsoft)
| Year | Return | $1,000 invested at year start |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (YTD) | -5% | $950 (-5%) |
| 2025 | -1% | $940 (-6%) |
| 2024 | -4% | $902 (-10%) |
| 2023 | +66% | $1,496 (+50%) |
| 2022 | -17% | $1,248 (+25%) |
| 2021 | +29% | $1,605 (+61%) |
| 2020 | +43% | $2,302 (+130%) |
| 2019 | +45% | $3,330 (+233%) |
| 2018 | +19% | $3,978 (+298%) |
| 2017 | +47% | $5,830 (+483%) |
| 2016 | +26% | $7,331 (+633%) |
Frequently asked questions
How much does MSFT return?
$1,000 invested in Microsoft 10 years ago would be worth $7,331 today, i.e. +22%/yr on average (price, excluding dividends).
What was MSFT's best/worst year?
Best year: 2023 (+66%). Worst year: 2022 (-17%). Year-by-year detail is above.
How much would $1,000 invested in MSFT since inception be worth?
Since 1986, $1,000 would have become $3,070,123 (+306912%). Past performance is not a guarantee.
Do Microsoft's returns include dividends?
No — these returns are price-only. If Microsoft pays a dividend, its total return would be somewhat higher — see its dividend page.
What is Microsoft's average annual return (ROI)?
Microsoft's return on investment is about +22%/yr over 10 years (price, excluding dividends), versus the S&P 500's ~10%/yr over the long run.