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 12 of 16

Microsoft Raises Xbox Console Prices Amid Rising Component Costs

06/25/2026, 11:35 AM economy announcement software Microsoft

Microsoft's decision to raise prices on Xbox consoles due to soaring component costs highlights the ongoing challenges in the consumer electronics market, which could impact sales and consumer behavior.

Stocks Making Significant Moves Midday: BlackBerry, Kymera Therapeutics Surge, While Apple and Hertz Experience Declines

06/25/2026, 10:35 AM business review Hertz Global Kymera Therapeutics BlackBerry Micron Western Digital Microsoft Sandisk AeroVironment Qualcomm Apple

Several companies experienced significant stock movements, with Kymera Therapeutics and BlackBerry seeing notable gains, while Apple and Hertz faced declines due to pricing changes and a secondary offering, respectively.

Analysts Goldman Sachs initiate coverage of Intel (INTC) with neutral rating and $150 target price, indicating 14% upside

06/25/2026, 09:36 AM economy rating_growth Analysts: analysts, Goldman Sachs semiconductors Micron Meta Platforms Advanced Micro Devices Amazon Microsoft Nvidia Alphabet Intel Apple Broadcom

Micron's strong quarterly performance has led to a significant stock increase, but concerns over rising memory-chip prices are impacting major tech companies reliant on these components. Investors are also closely watching FedEx Freight's upcoming earnings as it reports independently for the first time.

Anthropic Expands AI Data Center Operations in Asia-Pacific Amid Rising Demand

06/24/2026, 10:36 PM economy announcement ai Microsoft

Anthropic is significantly expanding its AI compute capacity in the Asia-Pacific region to meet rising demand, focusing on hiring in Australia and Japan. This move is crucial for maintaining its growth trajectory and infrastructure reliability amid increasing global competition in AI.

Analysts expect energy sector growth despite oil price declines, highlighting key investments

06/24/2026, 10:37 AM investing forecast Analysts: analysts energy Microsoft Chevron

Despite recent declines in oil prices, the energy sector is gaining attention from investors due to positive developments in shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz and significant corporate deals, such as Chevron's agreement with Microsoft. Analysts are optimistic about the sector's potential for growth amid these changes.

Congress Considers Bill Requiring Tech Companies to Cover AI Data Center Energy Costs

06/24/2026, 03:37 AM politics announcement software Meta Platforms SpaceX Amazon Microsoft Google

The House of Representatives is considering a bill that would require tech companies to cover the costs associated with the energy demands of their data centers, addressing rising utility costs for consumers. This legislation reflects growing voter dissatisfaction with the financial impact of data centers on electricity prices.

S&P 500 Futures Rise as Traders Aim to Recover from Technology Sector Sell-Off Ahead of Micron Technology Earnings Report

06/23/2026, 03:35 PM review tech semiconductors Micron Microsoft

U.S. stock futures showed signs of recovery following a significant sell-off in the technology sector, with traders anticipating Micron Technology's upcoming earnings report, which could influence market sentiment further.

Bill Gates Expresses Regret Over Relationship with Jeffrey Epstein in House Testimony

06/23/2026, 02:37 PM politics announcement Microsoft

Bill Gates expressed regret over his past meetings with Jeffrey Epstein during a House committee testimony, highlighting the complexities of his philanthropic efforts and the implications of associating with a convicted sex offender.

AI Memory Startup Engram Raises $98 Million to Reduce Token Costs for Businesses

06/23/2026, 05:38 AM economy fundraising ai Microsoft

Engram, an AI startup focused on reducing costs associated with AI token usage, has raised $98 million in funding, positioning itself as a key player in the evolving AI landscape as companies seek more efficient solutions.

Google Faces Challenges in Search Market Amid Rising AI Competition

06/23/2026, 05:38 AM economy review internet ai Microsoft Google

Google's dominance in the search market is facing challenges as competitors like DuckDuckGo and Microsoft's Bing gain traction, highlighting a shift in user preferences towards non-AI search options amid growing concerns about artificial intelligence.