Ticker: MSFT

Microsoft

Software Technology Software - Infrastructure
Price 381.70
Reco Hold Potential 69 Risk 66 Updated 2026-07-25

Forecast impact

positive
Target +37.5% target fill 72.7%
Reaction D5 +6.20% · D10 pending fresh confirmed · market trust
Impact Potential +6 · Risk -3 valid until 2026-08-14

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Description

Company and Business Model

Microsoft Corporation is a global technology company that develops, licenses, and supports a wide range of software products, services, and devices. Its core products include the Windows operating system, Microsoft Office suite, and Azure cloud services. Major business segments are Productivity and Business Processes, Intelligent Cloud, and More Personal Computing. The primary revenue sources are software licensing, cloud services, and hardware sales, including Surface devices and Xbox gaming consoles.

Investment Profile

The stock is generally suitable for growth investors due to its strong market position and ongoing expansion in cloud computing and AI technologies. It also offers a modest dividend yield, appealing to income-focused investors. The balanced profile reflects a combination of growth potential and income generation, making it versatile for various investment strategies.

Fundamental metrics (experimental) Updated: 2026-07-22
EPS (TTM) — earnings per share for the last 12 months, $
16.85
Revenue QoQ — quarter-over-quarter revenue growth
2.0%
EPS surprise
5.2%
20d volatility
1.4%
Dividend yield
1.1%
last ex-date
2026-08-20
AI recommendation changes
Date Before After Reason
2026-07-23 Buy Hold Weak momentum and high risk; cautious outlook advised.
2026-07-17 Sell Buy Strong fundamentals, but mixed momentum signals.
2026-07-11 Hold Sell Weak momentum and high risk; cautious outlook advised.
Analyst forecasts
Date Analyst Action Target Price Then
2026-07-21 Morgan Stanley Update — → 600 402.29
2026-07-20 CLSA Update — → 535 393.82
2026-07-15 Evercore ISI Target Raised — → 525 384.93
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