Microsoft uses the stock ticker MSFT and is regularly ranked among the world’s largest companies by market capitalization.
Microsoft began trading publicly in 1986, and its common stock is listed on the Nasdaq exchange under the symbol MSFT. The company grew from software products such as MS-DOS and Windows into a broad technology business spanning cloud computing, enterprise software, gaming, hardware, and online services.
Its Azure cloud platform became a major growth engine, while Microsoft 365 and Windows provide recurring subscription and licensing revenue. The company also owns Xbox and LinkedIn and has invested heavily in artificial-intelligence products and infrastructure.
Ticker symbols are unique identifiers used by stock exchanges and financial data services. MSFT is not the same as the similarly named Micron Technology, whose ticker is MU. Microsoft’s scale and diversified revenue streams have helped it remain a frequent member of the market-capitalization elite.