MSFT - Microsoft Corporation
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- Short Term2W - 6W
- Mid Term6W - 9M
- Long Term9M+
| Previous Close | 214.32 |
| Open | 213.62 |
| Bid | 214.25 x 1000 |
| Ask | 214.10 x 2200 |
| Day's Range | 211.08 - 214.08 |
| 52 Week Range | 130.78 - 216.38 |
| Volume | 26,177,633 |
| Avg. Volume | 36,184,584 |
| Market Cap | 1.62T |
| Beta (5Y Monthly) | 0.93 |
| PE Ratio (TTM) | 35.60 |
| EPS (TTM) | 6.00 |
| Earnings Date | Jul 22, 2020 |
| Forward Dividend & Yield | 2.04 (0.95%) |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Aug 19, 2020 |
| 1y Target Est | 206.67 |
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