Microsoft
MSFTUSAGlobal enterprise software, cloud computing (Azure), and AI leader across the S&P 500, Nasdaq 100, and Dow Jones.
-2.45%
Minor Dip·(0% to -10%)
As of Oct 29, 2026, Microsoft (MSFT) closed at $530.14, representing a -2.45% drawdown from its all-time high of $543.45 recorded on Oct 13, 2026 (16 days ago). Returning to all-time high requires a +2.5% gain.
Current Drawdown
-2.45%
From all-time highLast Close
$530.14
Oct 29, 2026
All-Time High
$543.45
Oct 13, 2026
Days Below Peak
16d
Days below ATHGain to ATH
+2.5%
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Historical Maximum Drawdowns & Annual Drops
Deepest peak-to-trough drop recorded within each calendar year.
Over the last 10 completed years, Microsoft experienced an average intra-year drawdown of -15.9% lasting an average of 69 days peak-to-trough, with its deepest drawdown reaching -36.0% in 2022.
10Y Avg Drawdown
-15.93%
Pullback
Deepest Drawdown
-36.00%
2022 · Bear Market
Avg Peak-to-Trough
69 days
| Year | Max Intra-Year Drawdown | Peak High | Bottom Trough | Peak-to-Trough | Yearly Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -20.72%Correction | Jan 28, 2025 $447.20 | Apr 8, 2025 $354.56 | 70 days | +14.74% |
| 2024 | -15.49%Pullback | Jul 5, 2024 $467.56 | Aug 5, 2024 $395.15 | 31 days | +12.09% |
| 2023 | -13.17%Pullback | Jul 18, 2023 $359.49 | Sep 26, 2023 $312.14 | 70 days | +56.80% |
| 2022 | -36.00%Bear Market | Jan 3, 2022 $334.75 | Nov 3, 2022 $214.25 | 304 days | -28.69% |
| 2021 | -8.77%Minor Dip | Apr 27, 2021 $261.97 | May 12, 2021 $239.00 | 15 days | +51.21% |
| 2020 | -28.24%Correction | Feb 10, 2020 $188.70 | Mar 16, 2020 $135.42 | 35 days | +41.04% |
| 2019 | -8.24%Minor Dip | Apr 30, 2019 $130.60 | Jun 3, 2019 $119.84 | 34 days | +55.26% |
| 2018 | -18.58%Pullback | Oct 1, 2018 $115.61 | Dec 24, 2018 $94.13 | 84 days | +18.74% |
| 2017 | -6.00%Minor Dip | Jun 6, 2017 $72.52 | Jul 3, 2017 $68.17 | 27 days | +37.66% |
| 2016 | -4.14%Minor Dip | Oct 26, 2016 $60.63 | Nov 14, 2016 $58.12 | 19 days | +2.49% |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Microsoft
Click to expandHow is the current drawdown of Microsoft calculated?
For Microsoft, drawdown measures the percentage decline from its all-time high closing peak of $543.45 (reached on Oct 13, 2026) to its latest daily close of $530.14:
(($530.14 - $543.45) / $543.45) × 100 = -2.45%
Calculations use official daily settled closes to filter out intraday wick noise. The drawdown only resets to 0.00% when a new settled close surpasses $543.45.
At what prices does Microsoft enter a dip, pullback, correction, or bear market?
Measuring from Microsoft's all-time high closing price of $543.45:
• -10% Dip: Triggers at $489.11
• -20% Pullback: Triggers at $434.76
• -35% Correction: Triggers at $353.24
• -35% Bear Market: Triggers at $353.24
At its latest close of $530.14 (-2.45%), Microsoft is currently in Minor Dip territory (Routine single-stock fluctuation within normal trading range (< 10% dip).).
How much does Microsoft need to rise to reach a new all-time high?
From its current drawdown of -2.45%, Microsoft must gain +2.5% from its current price of $530.14 to break even back at its all-time high of $543.45.
Because losses compound on a reduced capital base, the recovery gain required always exceeds the drawdown percentage. For example, on a hypothetical $1,000 capital base at today's price, returning to prior all-time highs equals $1,025.11 (a +$25.11 recovery increase).
What is the typical annual drawdown and duration for Microsoft?
Across completed annual calendar cycles, Microsoft experienced an average intra-year pullback of -15.9%, taking an average of 69 calendar days to reach bottom from its intra-year peak. The deepest annual decline occurred in 2022 with a -36.0% drop, while the mildest year was 2016 with a pullback of only -4.1%.
What is the historical maximum drawdown for Microsoft?
The maximum historical drawdown recorded for Microsoft across tracked cycles is -37.56%. In recent market history, its deepest calendar year decline occurred in 2022, falling -36.0% from $334.75 (Jan 3, 2022) down to a trough of $214.25 (Nov 3, 2022), spanning 304 days from peak to bottom.
Which benchmark stock indexes include Microsoft as a top holding?
Microsoft (MSFT) is tracked as a top constituent holding in 3 major benchmark indexes:
• S&P 500 (^GSPC): currently at -1.26% drawdown
• Nasdaq 100 (^NDX): currently at -5.84% drawdown
• Dow Jones (^DJI): currently at -3.69% drawdown
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