Ticker: MSFT

Microsoft

Software Technology Software - Infrastructure

Price 492.44

Reco Buy Potential 71 Risk 37 Updated 2026-09-10

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Target +7.6% target fill 92.9%

Reaction D5 -2.61% · D10 pending market trust

Impact Potential 0 · Risk 0 valid until 2026-10-04

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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.

Category: Software Sector: Technology Industry: Software - Infrastructure Investment style: Growth Horizon: Long-term Company type: Blue Chip Company type: Tech Giant Experience: Basic

Fundamental metrics (experimental) Updated: 2026-09-10

EPS (TTM) — earnings per share for the last 12 months, $: 18.00
Revenue QoQ — quarter-over-quarter revenue growth: 8.6%
EPS surprise: 11.8%
20d volatility: 1.1%
Dividend yield: 0.7%
last ex-date: 2026-08-20

AI recommendation changes

Date	Before	After	Reason
2026-07-31	Hold	Buy	Strong momentum and solid fundamentals support growth outlook.
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.
2026-07-02	Sell	Hold	Mixed momentum; cautious due to recent performance decline.
2026-06-25	Hold	Sell	Weak momentum and high risk; cautious outlook advised.
2026-06-17	Sell	Hold	Weak momentum and high risk limit upside potential.
2026-06-09	Hold	Sell	Weak momentum and high risk; cautious approach advised.
2026-06-03	Buy	Hold	Mixed momentum; fundamentals show stability but risks persist.
2026-05-30	Hold	Buy	Strong performance and positive EPS surprise support growth outlook.
2026-05-20	Buy	Hold	Mixed performance; cautious outlook amid market volatility.
2026-05-08	—	Buy	Strong fundamentals but mixed momentum signals.
2026-05-08	Hold	Buy	Компания Microsoft демонстрирует стабильный рост выручки и положительные финансовые показатели, что указывает на сильные перспективы. Несмотря на недавнее снижение цен, текущие уровни предоставляют хорошую возможность дл
2026-05-01	Buy	Hold	Компания показывает стабильный рост выручки и положительный сюрприз по прибыли, однако недавние колебания цен и снижение на длительном горизонте вызывают опасения.
2026-04-17	Hold	Buy	Компания демонстрирует позитивные краткосрочные тренды, однако долгосрочные показатели показывают снижение. Рекомендуется удерживать акции до более ясных сигналов для покупки.

Analyst forecasts

Date	Analyst	Action	Target	Price Then
2026-09-04	Stifel Nicolaus	Target Raised	450 → 530	510.12
2026-08-10	Bernstein	Target Raised	— → 660	508.82
2026-08-05	Tigress Financial	Target Raised	— → 690	488.91
2026-07-30	UBS	Target Raised	— → 525	451.9792
2026-07-30	D.A. Davidson	Update	— → 550	449.69501
2026-07-30	Scotiabank	Target Raised	470 → 510	455.48
2026-07-30	Cantor Fitzgerald	Target Raised	502 → 522	446.31
2026-07-30	Bernstein	Target Raised	— → 647	390.54
2026-07-30	Evercore ISI	Target Raised	— → 528	390.54
2026-07-30	Goldman Sachs	Target Raised	— → 640	390.54
2026-07-30	Wolfe Research	Target Raised	— → 550	390.54
2026-07-30	Barclays	Target Lowered	— → 512	390.54
2026-07-27	UBS	Target Lowered	510 → 480	392.14001
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
2026-07-15	Mizuho Securities	Target Lowered	515 → 490	384.93
2026-07-10	Argus Research	Target Lowered	620 → 510	381.8473
2026-07-07	BMO Capital	Target Raised	— → 515	392.045
2026-07-06	Wolfe Research	Target Lowered	570 → 525	385.69
2026-06-25	Stifel Nicolaus	Target Lowered	415 → 400	365.46
2026-05-06	Tigress Financial	Target Raised	595 → 680	413.96
2026-04-30	Scotiabank	Target Lowered	600 → 550	403.31
2026-04-30	Deutsche Bank	Target Lowered	575 → 550	405.653
2026-04-30	Stifel Nicolaus	Target Raised	392 → 415	405.28
2026-04-30	Evercore ISI	Target Lowered	580 → 510	401.73
2026-04-30	Bernstein	Target Raised	641 → 646	424.46
2026-04-30	Truist Financial	Target Lowered	675 → 575	424.46
2026-04-30	Piper Sandler	Target Raised	500 → 540	424.46
2026-04-30	Wells Fargo	Target Raised	615 → 625	424.46
2026-04-30	Barclays	Target Lowered	600 → 545	424.46

News Page 10 of 16

Microsoft (MSFT) to Cut 4,800 Jobs and Downsize Xbox Division Amid Cost-Cutting Measures

07/06/2026, 07:37 AM economy downsizing software Microsoft

Microsoft's decision to cut 4,800 jobs, primarily affecting its Xbox division, highlights the company's ongoing struggle to adapt to rapid technological changes and shifting market dynamics, particularly in the realm of artificial intelligence.

Analysts Goldman Sachs raised Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) target price to $640 on strong server CPU demand

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Several major Wall Street firms have made significant upgrades and downgrades to various stocks, reflecting shifting market dynamics and expectations for future performance. Notably, analysts are optimistic about companies like Wise and AMD, while expressing caution regarding Allstate and Datadog.

Trump Acquires Shares in Apple (AAPL), Nvidia (NVDA), and Other Tech Giants Amid Tariff Policy Reversal

07/02/2026, 12:36 PM economy announcement tech Amazon Microsoft Nvidia Alphabet Apple

President Donald Trump's significant stock purchases on April 8, 2025, particularly in major technology companies, coincided with a market downturn triggered by his own tariff announcements, highlighting the intersection of his personal investments and market influence.

Trump Highlights Market Gains Amid Growing Wealth Gap, Advocates for Investment Accounts

07/02/2026, 07:37 AM business research finance Microsoft Nvidia Apple

President Trump's financial disclosure reveals significant earnings from his investments, highlighting the disparity in stock market gains between the wealthy and the general population. This situation underscores the growing wealth gap in the U.S. as most Americans remain excluded from equity ownership.

Microsoft Invests $2.5 Billion and Deploys 6,000 Employees to New AI Implementation Unit

07/02/2026, 06:38 AM economy announcement ai software Microsoft

Microsoft's $2.5 billion investment in a new AI implementation unit, Microsoft Frontier Co., underscores its commitment to helping businesses adopt artificial intelligence technologies, a move that aligns with broader industry trends amid increasing competition.

'Magnificent Seven' Stocks Experience Significant Decline in June, Raising Concerns Over AI Spending

07/01/2026, 09:36 AM investing review ai software Meta Platforms Amazon Microsoft Nvidia Alphabet Tesla

The 'Magnificent Seven' tech giants experienced a significant decline in market value in June, losing approximately $2 trillion as investors reassess their growth prospects amid rising AI spending. This shift highlights concerns over their cash flow and capital expenditures, impacting investor sentiment.

Anthropic Receives Approval to Export AI Models as Trump’s Financial Disclosures Reveal $580 Million in Crypto Income

06/30/2026, 11:36 PM announcement ai finance Microsoft Nvidia Apple

Anthropic has regained the ability to export its AI models to foreign nationals following the lifting of U.S. export controls, a significant development for the AI sector. Meanwhile, Donald Trump's financial disclosures reveal substantial crypto-related income and notable stock transactions, raising questions about market dynamics.

Jim Cramer Highlights Shift in AI Trade, Favoring Suppliers Over Major Tech Firms

06/30/2026, 03:37 PM economy review ai semiconductors Micron Meta Platforms Amazon Microsoft Nvidia Alphabet Sandisk Intel Tesla Apple

Jim Cramer highlights a significant shift in Wall Street's approach to the artificial intelligence sector, where tech companies investing heavily in AI are facing market penalties, while suppliers of AI infrastructure are thriving. This trend is crucial for investors to understand as it indicates changing dynamics in tech stock valuations.

Trump’s Financial Disclosure Reveals Over $580 Million in Crypto-Related Income and Major Stock Transactions

06/30/2026, 03:37 PM politics announcement Microsoft Nvidia Apple

President Trump's financial disclosure report reveals significant income from crypto investments and various business ventures, totaling hundreds of millions of dollars, which underscores his financial influence and potential market impact.

Analysts UBS expect continued growth in AI-related stocks despite $2.3 trillion decline in Magnificent 7 value

06/30/2026, 03:35 AM economy forecast Analysts: analysts, UBS ai semiconductors Meta Platforms Amazon Microsoft Nvidia Alphabet Tesla Apple

The Magnificent 7 tech companies have collectively lost $2.3 trillion in value this month due to investor concerns over their heavy infrastructure spending, particularly in artificial intelligence, while semiconductor stocks continue to thrive amidst this turmoil.