Guide to buying Microsoft stock in Canada

Microsoft is a software - infrastructure business based in the US. Microsoft stocks (MSFT) are listed on the NASDAQ, and all prices are listed in US Dollars.

At its last market close, Microsoft stock price was $487.46, which is an increase of 8.06% over the previous week. Microsoft employs 223,000 staff and has a trailing 12-month revenue of around $331.8 billion.

Keep reading to see up-to-date Microsoft stock price and performance data, along with a step-by-step guide for how to buy Microsoft stock in Canada.

Microsoft (MSFT) stock summary

Company stock name	Microsoft Corporation
Stock ticker symbol	MSFT
Exchange	NASDAQ
Open	$496.36
High	$498.21
Low	$485.68
Close	$487.46
Adjusted closing	$487.46
Volume The number of stocks traded during the day	30,476,807
52-week stock price range	$349.20 – $550.24
Where to buy Microsoft stock	Buy on Questrade

The values in this table are accurate as of the market close on August 4, 2026, and all amounts are in USD.

Can I buy Microsoft stock in Canada?

Yes, you can buy Microsoft stock in Canada. You simply need to open a brokerage account with an online trading platform that supports stocks on the NASDAQ exchange. Platforms like Questrade and Wealthsimple will allow you to directly buy Microsoft stock from within Canada.

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Microsoft stock chart (NASDAQ: MSFT)

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Microsoft stock price

Microsoft's stock price at the last available market close was $487.46 (as of August 4, 2026). For comparison, seven days ago Microsoft's stock price was $451.10. A full 30 days ago it was $388.84, and a year ago it was $524.94.

Is Microsoft stock a buy or sell right now?

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Can I buy Microsoft stock on the TSX?

No, you cannot buy Microsoft stock on the TSX because Microsoft stock is not listed on the TSX. Instead, Microsoft stock is listed on the NASDAQ under the symbol "MSFT."

That said, if you're wondering how to invest in Microsoft stock in Canada, you still have the option to do so by opening a trading account with a Canadian brokerage that gives you access to NASDAQ, like Questrade or Wealthsimple.

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Microsoft stock dividends

Microsoft dividend payout ratio: 20% of net profits

Recently Microsoft has paid out, on average, around 20% of net profits as dividends. That has enabled analysts to estimate a "forward annual dividend yield" of 0.74% of the current stock value.

This means that, over a year, based on recent payouts (which are not a guarantee of future payouts), Microsoft shareholders could enjoy a 0.74% return on their shares in the form of dividend payments. In Microsoft's case, that would currently equate to about 3.64 per share.

While Microsoft's payout ratio might seem low, this can signify that Microsoft is investing more in its future growth.

Microsoft's next dividend payout is expected around September 10, 2026. To benefit, you'll need to buy before August 20, 2026.

Microsoft stock performance metrics

Here are some common key metrics for Microsoft stock that analysts often use to help gauge a stock's value—P/E ratio, PEG ratio and EBITDA.

• Microsoft's P/E ratio

  Microsoft's current share price divided by its per-share earnings (EPS) over the past 12 months gives a trailing price/earnings (P/E) ratio of roughly 27x.

  That's comparable to, say, the trailing 12-month P/E ratio for the NASDAQ 100 at the end of 2019 (27.29).

• Microsoft's PEG ratio

  Microsoft's price/earnings-to-growth (PEG) ratio comes out to about 1.6106.

  The PEG ratio provides a broader view than the P/E ratio alone, as it factors in Microsoft's expected earnings growth.

• Microsoft's EBITDA

  Microsoft's EBITDA (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization) is $194.2 billion.

Has Microsoft stock ever split?

Microsoft's stocks were split on a 2:1 basis on February 17, 2003. So, if you had owned 1 share the day before the split, the next day you'd have owned 2 shares. This wouldn't directly have changed the overall worth of your Microsoft stocks, just the quantity.

However, indirectly, the new 100% higher stock price could have impacted the market appetite for Microsoft stocks, which in turn could have impacted Microsoft's stock price.

How volatile is Microsoft stock?

Over the last 12 months, Microsoft's stocks price has ranged from $349.20 to as high as $550.24. Microsoft's beta measurement of stock volatility is 1.10. For comparison, the market (NASDAQ) average beta is 1. This would suggest that Microsoft's stocks are a little bit more volatile than the average for this exchange and represent, relatively-speaking, a slightly higher risk (but potentially also market-beating returns).

Some analysists use "beta" to gauge a stock's volatility. Beta is a popular way to measure a stocks volatility in relation to the market. Here is a breakdown of Microsoft's beta stock volatility rating.

Microsoft Corporation company and revenue performance

Market Capitalization The total market value of Microsoft's outstanding shares	$3.6 trillion
Gross profit (TTM)	$225.5 billion
Operating margin (TTM)	45.11%
Profit margin	40.31%
Revenue (TTM)	$331.8 billion
Return on assets (TTM)	14.09%
Return on equity (TTM)	34.04%
Earnings per share (TTM)	$17.74
50-day moving stock price average The average share price over the last 50 days	$400.74
200-day moving stock price average The average share price over the last 200 days	$433.45

All dollar amounts in this table are in USD. TTM refers to the "trailing 12 months." All values are accurate as of the market close on August 4, 2026.

Microsoft company profile

Microsoft Corporation, a technology company, develops and supports a portfolio of technology solutions for individuals and businesses worldwide. It operates through three segments: Productivity and Business Processes, Intelligent Cloud, and More Personal Computing.

The Productivity and Business Processes segment offers Microsoft 365 Commercial, Enterprise Mobility + Security, Power BI, Exchange, SharePoint, Microsoft Teams, Microsoft 365 Security and Compliance, Microsoft 365 Copilot, and Windows Commercial on-premises and Office licensed on-premises. This segment also provides Microsoft 365 Consumer products and cloud services; LinkedIn, including talent solutions, marketing solutions, subscriptions, and sales solutions; Dynamics 365, a set of cloud-based applications; and on-premises ERP and CRM applications.

The Intelligent Cloud segment offers server products and cloud services; cloud and AI consumption-based services, GitHub cloud services, health and life sciences cloud services, as well as virtual desktop offerings, and other cloud services; SQL Server, Windows Server, Visual Studio, System Center, and related client access licenses; and enterprise support services, industry solutions, Microsoft partner network, and learning experience. The More Personal Computing segment provides Windows OEM licensing and devices comprising Surface and PC accessories; XBOX hardware, and XBOX first- and third-party content and services; XBOX Game Pass and other subscriptions; XBOX Cloud Gaming, advertising, and other cloud services; and search advertising consisting of Bing, Copilot, Microsoft News, Microsoft Edge, and third-party affiliates.

It sells its products through partners and retail networks.

• Common company-related questions about Microsoft

  What percentage of Microsoft is owned by insiders or institutions?
  Currently 0.088% of Microsoft stocks are held by insiders and 75.425% by institutions.

  How many people work for Microsoft?
  Latest data suggests 223,000 work at Microsoft.

  When does the fiscal year end for Microsoft?
  Microsoft's fiscal year ends in June.

  Where is Microsoft based?
  Microsoft's address is: One Microsoft Way, Redmond, WA, United States, 98052-6399

  What is Microsoft's ISIN number?
  Microsoft's international securities identification number is: US5949181045

  What is Microsoft's CUSIP number?
  Microsoft's Committee on Uniform Securities Identification Procedures number is: 594918104

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Do I have to pay tax on gains from Microsoft stock sales in Canada?

Yes, you'll need to pay taxes in Canada on investment income, which includes any profit from selling Microsoft stock. The CRA taxes investment income from stocks in Canada based on three main factors:

1. Investment income. Investment income includes money earned from interest, dividends or capital gains, which may affect how much you have to pay in taxes on stock sales in Canada.
2. Investor type. Your investment income will be taxed differently depending on whether you're a regular investor or a day trader (which means you buy and trade stocks on a daily basis as your primary form of income).
3. Tax bracket. The higher your tax bracket, the more you'll pay on income from stock sales. Your tax bracket depends on your gross income (minus deductions).

You can learn more about the tax implications of selling stocks in Canada here.

Frequently asked questions about Microsoft stock

• Can I buy Microsoft stock directly as a Canadian investor?

  Yes, Canadian investors can buy Microsoft stock directly through various online brokerage platforms available in Canada. You can compare trading platform options and fees for buying Microsoft stock in our table here.

• How much is Microsoft stock worth?

  As of the last market close (on August 4, 2026), Microsoft stock is worth $487.46 per share.

• Can Canadians buy American stocks?

  Yes, Canadians can buy American stocks through Canadian trading platforms that give access to American stock exchanges such as the NYSE and Nasdaq. The good news is that most Canadian brokerage platforms, like Questrade, Interactive Brokers, Moomoo and Wealthsimple, give access to US exchanges. Read our full guide on how to buy US stocks in Canada to learn more.

• Can I buy fractional shares of Microsoft stock?

  Yes, it may be possible to buy fractional shares of Microsoft stock depending on the trading platform you're signed up with. Fractional shares can allow you to invest in Microsoft stock even when you can't afford its full share price. You can read our full guide to how fractional shares work to learn more.

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