MSFT - Microsoft Corporation
165.70 +2.21 (1.35%)
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- Short Term2W - 6W
- Mid Term6W - 9M
- Long Term9M+
| Previous Close | 165.27 |
| Open | 169.59 |
| Bid | 165.11 x 1400 |
| Ask | 165.36 x 900 |
| Day's Range | 163.26 - 170.00 |
| 52 Week Range | 119.01 - 190.70 |
| Volume | 62,769,038 |
| Avg. Volume | 51,427,901 |
| Market Cap | 1.244T |
| Beta (5Y Monthly) | 0.96 |
| PE Ratio (TTM) | 28.48 |
| EPS (TTM) | 5.74 |
| Earnings Date | Apr 21, 2020 - Apr 26, 2020 |
| Forward Dividend & Yield | 2.04 (1.23%) |
| Ex-Dividend Date | May 19, 2020 |
| 1y Target Est | 186.61 |
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