Microsoft (MSFT) Laps the Stock Market: Here's Why

Microsoft (MSFT) closed at $501.61, up 1.59%, outperforming the S&P 500. The company is forecasted to report EPS of $4.69 (up 13.56% YoY) and revenue of $90.6 billion (up 16.65% YoY). However, MSFT carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) rating with a Forward P/E of 25.17, trading at a premium to its industry average of 15.98. The Computer-Software industry ranks 160th out of 250+ industries.