Investors who put $1,000 into Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) stock at the beginning of 2026 would now be sitting on a loss, reflecting the technology giant's sharp decline this year. At the start of 2026, Microsoft stock was trading at $472 per share. Based on its press-time price of $367.34, the stock has fallen about 22.2% year-to-date. A $1,000 investment made at the start of the year would have purchased roughly 2.12 Microsoft shares. At the current share price, the stake would be worth about $778, representi ...