Microsoft Sets Record High Stock Price

Microsoft keeps on hitting record highs over the last few weeks and is on track to keep doing so this year.

Written by: Timothy St. John • Thursday, June 26, 2025 • 2 min read

• Last updated: Thursday, June 26, 2025

Microsoft is at a record high for its stock price.

Quick overview

Microsoft (MSFT) has reached a record high of $495.70, driven by a ceasefire in the Middle East and a pause on tariffs.
The stock has shown steady growth throughout 2025, despite only modest increases in the last few days.
Analysts are optimistic about Microsoft's future, with Wells Fargo projecting a target price of $585.
Potential risks include changes in trade policies and ongoing conflicts in the Middle East, which could impact consumer spending.

Bullish Microsoft (MSFT) is up again this week, climbing steadily past its old levels and setting a record high at $495.70 as a Middle East ceasefire boosts the market.

New record high for Microsoft is making analysts rethink how high the stock can go.

There are several reasons why Microsoft is looking bullish right now and is able to achieve a record high. Foremost among them is the peace that has settled at least for now over the Middle East. Investors should also realize that the pause on tariffs has positively affected tech stocks more than any others.

Microsoft did not have a huge rally, as it only grew 0.20% in the last 24 hours and only 0.23% in the last five days of trading. The stock has been steadily moving upward throughout much of 2025, though, bucking much for the market trends and avoiding many of the pitfalls of other tech stocks.

Since late in April, Microsoft has been gaining value, benefiting considerably from the stock market rally that started when President Donald Trump placed a pause on the strictest of his new tariffs. That allowed Microsoft a chance to really show its investors how valuable it is, especially since the company has posted a positive earnings report for the previous quarter.

Can Microsoft Go Higher?

A few factors would hold Microsoft back from climbing even further this year and adding greatly onto its current record. Investors need to pay close attention to Donald Trump and his actions regarding tariffs. If he is to reopen the trade war with any of the United States’ biggest trade partners, Microsoft stock could take a tumble.

Microsoft may have trouble keeping up its bullish trend if there is more fighting in the Middle East. Those kinds of conflicts do not affect Microsoft directly, but they can have a knockdown effect on the entire economy, and non-essential commodities, like video games, software, and cloud computing could all take a hit as consumers try to tighten their spending up in response to global conflict.

However, it looks like Microsoft is well set to continue making records this year. Wells Fargo estimates that the stock will do very well and hit a target price of around $585, which is up from its previous estimate. Microsoft has now been setting stock price records for 12 out of the last 17 trading sessions.

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Timothy St. John

Financial Writer - European & US Desks

Timothy St John is a seasoned financial analyst and writer, catering to the dynamic landscapes of the US and European markets. Boasting over a decade of extensive freelance writing experience, he has made significant contributions to reputable platforms such as Yahoo!Finance, business.com: Expert Business Advice, Tips, and Resources - Business.com, and numerous others. Timothy's expertise lies in in-depth research and comprehensive coverage of stock and cryptocurrency movements, coupled with a keen understanding of the economic factors influencing currency dynamics. Timothy majored in English at East Tennessee State University, and you can find him on LinkedIn.