The Last Time Microsoft Stock Was This Cheap Was 2017

The Motley Fool reports Microsoft (MSFT.OQ) is trading at multi-year bargain levels — its cheapest on operating-income valuation since 2017 — despite solid business fundamentals and a strong AI positioning (including exposure to OpenAI). MSFT is down ~20% year-to-date and roughly 30% from its all-time high, yet Wall Street still forecasts ~16% revenue growth for fiscal 2026 and ~15% the following year. The piece frames the pullback as a rare buying opportunity, highlights an upcoming quarterly report as a potential catalyst, and recommends long-term investors consider buying at current prices. Overall market impact: the article is bullish on MSFT and suggests the stock’s weakness is opportunity-driven rather than a sign of fundamental deterioration.