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Microsoft Corporation

Stage 2 · Advancing · week 8

As of Oct 22, 2026, Microsoft is in Stage 2, the uptrend phase, now in week 8 (since Aug 28, 2026). It closed at $521.08, 4.1% below its 52-week high and above its 200-day average, which is rising.

Microsoft Corporation, a technology company, develops and supports a portfolio of technology solutions for individuals and businesses worldwide. More about the company

$521.08
-2.23% today
$3.87T · Large cap
Market Neutral — Building

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In Stage 2, but it has already run

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Momentum

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Setup-score rank among Stage 2 peers: #1 of 59 in Software - Infrastructure · #1 of 242 in Information Technology

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Stage Cycle Timeline2023-08-16 → 2026-10-22
S2 41w
S2 24w
S4 15w
2023-08-162026-10-22
S1S2S3S4Setup score (0–10, dashed line at 5)
S2 1w → S3 9w → S2 41w → S3 10w → S2 4w → S1 2w → S2 10w → S3 1w → S4 11w → S1 3w → S2 24w → S3 8w → S4 15w → S1 9w → S4 4w → S1 3w → S2 8w current
Total tracked: 165 weeks across 17 stage runs.

MSFT among Software - Infrastructure56th of 179 by relative strength

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Stocks in Software - Infrastructure ranked by relative strength, with stage and one-month change
#StockStageRS1M
1PAYSStage 2 · wk 2397+20.0%
2BANDStage 3 · wk 1197−31.5%
3USIOStage 2 · wk 1996+39.2%
4OKTAStage 2 · wk 1996−2.0%
5TWLOStage 2 · wk 2696−12.8%
6DOCNStage 2 · wk 396−34.8%
7GCTStage 2 · wk 996+12.6%
8FTNTStage 2 · wk 2495−3.2%
…56MSFTStage 2 · wk 855+4.1%
vs 52W High
-4.1%
$352.17 lo$543.45 hi
4.1% below 52W high, pullback range
How far this stock is from its 52-week high. A pullback of 3–20% while Stage 2 structure holds is typically a better entry than chasing near the high.
Stage Maturity
Week 8
1w13w26w
Week 8, early Stage 2
How long this stock has been in Stage 2. The sweet spot is mid-run: long enough to prove the structure holds, not so long that it's extended. Very fresh moves (weeks 1–4) often need more time to confirm.
vs 200 DMA
19.7%
200 DMA: $435.15 · rising
Long-term trend anchor. When the stock and the S&P 500 are both above their 200-day averages, the backdrop supports continuation.
Rel Volume
0.98x
vs 50-day avg
Low vol (0.5–1x) on pullbacks = resting, not being sold. High vol on breakouts = commitment. Volume spike on down days is a warning sign.
Trend Health
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Short-term trend rising strongly
Two reads of momentum. The arrow shows the direction of the short-term trend: rising (↑ or ↗), flat (→) or rolling over (↓). The ⇈ mark appears when our trend model reads the move as gaining speed on top of the longer trend. Strongest when both agree.
1M
+4.1%
3M
+36.8%
6M
+25.8%
YTD
+10.9%
1Y
+1.5%
Scan Membership
Breakout Watch
Latest: 2025-06-09
9 appearances in last 60 days. First seen: 2018-10-16.
A stock that keeps qualifying week after week does so because its Stage 2 structure keeps holding. Staying power in the scan says more about the trend than any single appearance.
Recent Stage Timeline
2026-10-22S2
Wk 8 · Vol 0.98x
2026-10-21S2
Wk 8 · Vol 0.64x
2026-10-20S2
Wk 8 · Vol 0.66x
2026-10-19S2
Wk 8 · Vol 0.81x
2026-10-16S2
Wk 7 · Vol 1.11x
2026-10-15S2
Wk 7 · Vol 1.07x
2026-10-14S2
Wk 7 · Vol 0.96x
2026-10-13S2
Wk 7 · Vol 0.99x
2026-10-12S2
Wk 7 · Vol 0.73x
2026-10-09S2
Wk 6 · Vol 0.69x
2026-10-08S2
Wk 6 · Vol 0.74x
2026-10-07S2
Wk 6 · Vol 0.61x
Moving averages & range
50 DMA
$507.78
200 DMA
$435.15
52W High
$543.45
52W Low
$352.17
5D Low
$521.08
Resistance levels (recent highs)
20d High
$543.45
60d High
$543.45
120d High
$543.45
250d High
$543.45
Next resistance
+4.3%
to 20d High
P/E (TTM)
29.0
Forward 22.0
Earnings Growth (YoY)
+31.7%
Revenue +17.7%
ROE
+34.0%
Profit margin +40.3%
Dividend Yield
0.74%
P/B 8.7

Microsoft: quick answers

What stage is Microsoft in?

As of Oct 22, 2026, Microsoft (MSFT) is in Stage 2, the uptrend phase. It entered Stage 2 on Aug 28, 2026 and is in week 8. What the four stages mean

Is Microsoft in an uptrend?

Yes. Microsoft is in a Stage 2 uptrend. It trades 19.7% above its 200-day average, which is rising.

How far is Microsoft from its 52-week high?

Microsoft closed at $521.08 on Oct 22, 2026, 4.1% below its 52-week high of $543.45. Its 52-week low is $352.17.

How has Microsoft performed over the past year?

As of Oct 22, 2026, Microsoft is up 1.5% over the past year and up 10.9% so far in 2026.

Which sector and industry is Microsoft in?

Microsoft is in the Software - Infrastructure industry, part of the Information Technology sector.

About this companyInformation Technology· Software - Infrastructure

Microsoft Corporation, a technology company, develops and supports a portfolio of technology solutions for individuals and businesses worldwide. Its products include operating systems, server applications, business solution applications, software development tools, desktop and server management tools, and video games; and devices, such as PCs, tablets, gaming and entertainment consoles, other intelligent devices, and related accessories. The company's Productivity and Business Processes segment offers Microsoft 365 Commercial, Enterprise Mobility + Security, Power BI, Exchange, SharePoint, Microsoft Teams, Microsoft 365 Security and Compliance, Microsoft 365 Copilot, and Windows Commercial on-premises and Office licensed on-premises. This segment also provides Microsoft 365 Consumer products and cloud services; LinkedIn, including talent solutions, marketing solutions, subscriptions, and sales solutions; Dynamics 365, a set of cloud-based applications; and on-premises ERP and CRM applications. Its Intelligent Cloud segment offers server products and cloud services; cloud and AI consumption-based services, GitHub cloud services, health and life sciences cloud services, as well as virtual desktop offerings, and other cloud services; SQL Server, Windows Server, Visual Studio, System Center, and related client access licenses; and enterprise support services, industry solutions, Microsoft partner network, and learning experience. The company's More Personal Computing segment provides Windows OEM licensing and devices comprising Surface and PC accessories; XBOX hardware, and XBOX first- and third-party content and services; XBOX Game Pass and other subscriptions; XBOX Cloud Gaming, advertising, and other cloud services; and search advertising consisting of Bing, Copilot, Microsoft News, Microsoft Edge, and third-party affiliates. It sells its products through partners and retail networks. The company was founded in 1975 and is headquartered in Redmond, Washington.

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