Down 15%, Should You Buy the Dip on Microsoft?

After finishing 2025 up over 15%, Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) has been off to a rough start in 2026. Through Feb. 16, its stock is down 15% year to date, including a 10% single-day drop on Jan. 28 after its latest earnings report. There are two ways to look at Microsoft's struggles in early 2026. The first one is through a pessimistic lens and wonder if this is a sign of distress. The second is a more positive view, where you now see a Microsoft stock that's trading at a "discount." For most investors, the l ...