# Microsoft (MSFT) stock is experiencing a period of turbulence.

*business · news · 2026-04-07 · Barchart*

## Key points

- Microsoft's forward P/E ratio has dropped to 22.4x, matching pre-pandemic valuation levels.
- Google has closed the AI technology gap with Microsoft, ending Microsoft's sole leadership in AI.
- Microsoft's net income grew 38.6% year over year, reaching $38.4 billion in December 2025.
- The $350 price level is identified as a historically strong technical support for MSFT stock.

**Companies:** Microsoft, Google
**Countries:** United States

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