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Google vs Microsoft: comparing GOOGL and MSFT stock
12-month growth, from 100━ GOOGL −0.5% ━ MSFT +6.3%
| Metric | GOOGL | MSFT |
|---|---|---|
| Price, $ | 282.57 | 535.93 |
| Year to date | −9.7% | +11.3% ● |
| 12 months | −0.5% | +6.3% ● |
| From 52-week high | −30.8% | −4.2% ● |
| vs 200-day average | −16.8% | +22.1% ● |
| P/E | 14.7 | 29.7 |
| Dividend yield | 0.31% | 0.75% ● |
| Revenue growth, YoY | +22.2% ● | +17.9% |
| Operating income growth | +26.5% ● | +20.1% |
| Operating margin | 33.3% | 47.1% ● |
| Gross margin | 60.9% | 67.7% ● |
| Market cap | $3.45T | $3.98T |
| Next earnings | Feb 2, 2027 | Jan 26, 2027 |
● — whose figure is higher, not which is better. Data as of Nov 5, 2026.
Ratings and a detailed chart for each are in the terminal.
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Which is better to buy: Google or Microsoft?
We do not advise what to buy. By the numbers: Microsoft rose more over the year (+6.3%); Microsoft is closer to its 52-week high; Microsoft has the higher operating margin; Google is growing revenue faster; Google has the lower P/E. How to weigh such signs is covered in «How to analyse a stock».
Can I buy both?
Yes. Many hold several companies in one industry to avoid depending on one. A broad index fund often already holds the largest US companies.
When do they report?
Google — Feb 2, 2027; Microsoft — Jan 26, 2027.