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As a result, Microsoft is one of the most valuable companies in the world.
Since the company went public on March 13, 1986, its stock has grown exponentially.
What if you could go back in time and invest $1,000 when it went public?
Lets assume you invested $1,000 at the beginning of 2000.
The stock opened on January 3, 2000, at $58.69,according to Microsofts website.
Therefore, your $1,000 would buy you 17 shares (adjusted for Microsofts nine stock splits).
What Is Microsoft Stock Worth in 2025?
As of January 22, 2025, Microsofts stock price closed at $446.20.
Cash dividends are payments a company makes to its shareholders from its profits.
Microsofts current quarterly dividend is$0.83per share.
You would receive $14.11 (17 shares x $0.83) per quarter.
If you reinvested your dividends since 2000, your return would be $12,419 a return of 1,142%.
This is almost 70% more than if you had not reinvested your dividends.
Shortly after 2000, the dot-com bubble burst.
Microsofts stock price dropped and remained stagnant for years.
Investing in stocks is a long-term commitment.
Ultimately, investors who stuck with Microsoft reaped the rewards.
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