Automatic wave scan: as of 6 Nov 2026, the automatic daily count for Microsoft is Wave 5 up with a bullish bias. The count stays valid while price holds 504.96.
Current Microsoft wave count
Automatic wave scan Updated daily from the latest daily close (4 Nov 2026). Computer generated from swing highs and lows, not reviewed by an analyst.
Automatic scan: price is in wave 5, the final leg of a five wave advance that began at 377.39 on 23 Jul 2026. Next levels to watch are 567.80 and 612.34. The count fails on a daily close below 504.96.
Key levels
| Type | Levels |
|---|---|
| Support | 504.96 · 551.15 |
| Invalidation | 504.96 |
What is Microsoft?
Microsoft was founded in 1975 by Bill Gates and Paul Allen and is based in Redmond, Washington. Its products include Windows, Office, Azure, LinkedIn and Xbox.
Microsoft is a major investor in OpenAI and has built AI tools into many of its products. Cloud revenue from Azure is closely watched each quarter.
What moves the Microsoft price?
- Azure cloud growth: The growth rate of Azure is the key number each quarter.
- AI demand: Spending on AI services and data centers shapes the outlook.
- Business software: Office and enterprise subscriptions provide steady income.
- Capital spending: Large data center budgets affect margins.
- Interest rates: Like other growth stocks, MSFT is sensitive to bond yields.
How Microsoft moves in Elliott Wave terms
Microsoft has shown smooth, persistent uptrends with relatively shallow corrections for a large tech stock. Wave 4 corrections often form triangles or flats.
MSFT tends to trend more steadily than Nvidia or Tesla, which makes its wave structure easier to read.
Tips for counting Microsoft waves
Watch Azure growth in each earnings report. Quarterly earnings reports often start or end a wave. Price gaps after results can skip over levels, so place stops with gaps in mind.
Microsoft key facts
Microsoft Elliott Wave FAQ
What drives Microsoft stock?
Growth in Azure cloud services, AI demand and steady income from business software.
Who founded Microsoft?
Bill Gates and Paul Allen in 1975.
Is Microsoft in the Dow Jones?
Yes. Microsoft joined the Dow Jones Industrial Average in 1999.
Sources and further reading
- Microsoft filings (10-K and 10-Q) (U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission)
- Microsoft Investor Relations (Microsoft)
- Microsoft (Wikipedia)
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