Microsoft stock (NASDAQ: MSFT) opened Monday’s trading session at $414. The tech giant had a phenomenal rally in April, where it surged more than 11% in a month. It rose from a low of $356 in March, rewarding traders who took an entry position the next month.
Now, will MSFT continue its rally or lose momentum or stagnate in May 2026? In this article, we will highlight a price prediction on how high or low Microsoft stock could trade this month. This can provide traders with insight into what to do next.
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Should You Invest in Microsoft Stock in May 2026?
Leading brokerage firm Traders Union has predicted that Microsoft stock could remain stagnant in the charts in May 2026. According to the recent price prediction, MSFT could close in May 2026 at close to $413. That’s already $1 lesser than its current price of $414.
While Microsoft’s stock faced headwinds in 2026 (except for April), May could make it head back to a similar previous situation. A price stagnation would lead to no income, while allowing other stocks to zoom ahead. The tech industry remains on a slippery slope, with traders worried about excessive capex on AI.
Though tech titans have delivered profits in the recent earnings call, the grey cloud has not fully vanished. It still hangs above the company’s head until the next-gen technology starts generating bigger numbers. AI has disrupted the market, but the scale has been smaller compared to what it can really achieve.
The tech is yet to go fully mainstream as it’s still in the upscaling phase, with data centers being built for support. Most likely, in the next five to 10 years, AI could be the most commonly used tech. If that happens, Microsoft stock at $414 could be cheap, as the scalability is higher.