Key Points
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The S&P 500 has increased by 480% over the last 25 years.
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Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) has delivered a 25-year return of 1,100%, making a $10,000 investment from 2001 worth approximately $120,000 today.
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Microsoft’s market capitalization is $3.1 trillion, ranking it as the world’s fourth-most valuable company.
Microsoft’s AI product, Copilot, is currently embedded in various software and has seen adoption in 20 million licenses, with a $30-per-month cost potentially generating billions in annual revenue. The company has a $627 billion order backlog for the development of data centers to meet growing AI demand, which has doubled year-over-year.
Microsoft’s Azure revenue grew by 40% year-over-year in the third quarter, highlighting strong growth momentum. The stock price, which closed at $414.20 on May 1, reflects a price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 24.6, close to its lowest level in a decade, suggesting potential for significant growth in line with tech market averages.
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