Ticker: MSFT

Microsoft

Software Technology Software - Infrastructure

Price 492.44

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

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limited

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 5 of 16

Stocks Making Significant Moves Midday: Microsoft Surges 15%, Crocs Drops Over 10%, and MarketAxess Jumps 30%

07/30/2026, 09:37 AM business review PBF Energy Meta Platforms Microsoft Teladoc Quanta Services Crocs MarketAxess

In midday trading, several companies experienced significant stock movements, with Microsoft and MarketAxess seeing substantial gains, while Crocs and Meta Platforms faced notable declines. These fluctuations reflect varying investor reactions to earnings reports and forecasts, highlighting the importance of financial performance in stock valuation.

Chip Stocks Surge Following Strong Earnings from Microsoft and Lam Research

07/30/2026, 08:38 AM economy stock_growth semiconductors Micron Advanced Micro Devices Microsoft Marvell Technology Nvidia Samsung Applied Materials Intel Lam Research

Chip stocks experienced a significant rally following strong earnings reports from Microsoft and Lam Research, highlighting the ongoing demand for semiconductor technology driven by artificial intelligence.

Meta Platforms (META) shares drop 10% after missing earnings estimates and providing weak revenue forecast

07/30/2026, 06:37 AM economy review software Meta Platforms Chipotle Mexican Grill Microsoft

The Federal Reserve's recent decision to maintain interest rates has raised concerns among investors about potential future hikes, particularly after dissent from three members. Additionally, Meta Platforms' disappointing earnings and guidance have negatively impacted its stock, while Chipotle's sales forecast remains optimistic despite a lettuce-related health scare.

Stocks Making Significant Moves Premarket: Microsoft Surges 9%, Meta Platforms Drops 9%, Teladoc Falls 18.5%

07/30/2026, 05:36 AM business review Meta Platforms Chipotle Mexican Grill Microsoft Teladoc Norwegian Cruise Line Fortinet Carvana Starbucks Lam Research

Recent premarket trading revealed significant stock movements, with Microsoft and Starbucks seeing notable gains, while Meta Platforms and Teladoc Health faced sharp declines. These fluctuations highlight the varying performance of companies based on earnings reports and future guidance, impacting investor sentiment and market dynamics.

Analysts raise price targets for Microsoft (MSFT) following strong quarterly earnings and AI strategy validation

07/30/2026, 04:36 AM investing rating_growth Analysts ai software Microsoft

Microsoft's recent quarterly earnings report has bolstered analyst confidence in its artificial intelligence strategy, leading to a significant rise in its stock price and positive revisions of price targets across various firms.

Microsoft (MSFT) Shares Surge 8% Following Strong Earnings, While Meta (META) Shares Drop 8.5% Amid Revenue Miss

07/30/2026, 02:35 AM economy review software Meta Platforms Microsoft

Microsoft's strong earnings and growth in its Azure cloud business led to an 8% increase in its stock, while Meta's disappointing revenue guidance and significant drop in free cash flow resulted in an 8.5% decline in its shares. This divergence highlights contrasting investor sentiments towards the two tech giants amid ongoing AI investments.

Analysts highlight contrasting earnings results for Microsoft (MSFT) and Meta (META) amid AI investment discussions

07/29/2026, 06:36 PM investing review Analysts: analysts ai software Meta Platforms Microsoft

The contrasting quarterly earnings reports from Meta and Microsoft highlight the differing investor sentiments regarding their artificial intelligence investments, with Microsoft showing clear returns while Meta faces skepticism.

U.S. Federal Reserve Holds Rates Steady Amid Internal Disagreements; Meta Shares Plummet Following Disappointing Earnings

07/29/2026, 06:36 PM review finance ai Meta Platforms Microsoft

Recent geopolitical tensions and internal conflicts within the Federal Reserve have led to significant market reactions, particularly impacting oil prices and tech stocks like Meta.

Microsoft Maintains Capital Expenditure Outlook Amid Strong Q4 Results, Easing Investor Concerns

07/29/2026, 05:36 PM economy review software Microsoft

Microsoft's steady capital expenditure outlook and strong fiscal fourth quarter results, particularly in its Azure cloud unit, have positively impacted investor sentiment, leading to a notable after-hours stock rally. This performance may signal a turning point for the company amidst previous concerns about its position in the AI landscape.

Microsoft (MSFT) shares surge 7% after positive earnings report and capital expenditure growth outlook

07/29/2026, 04:36 PM growth software Microsoft

Microsoft's shares surged 7% following positive comments from CFO Amy Hood about anticipated growth in capital expenditures, indicating strong demand across its portfolio. This outlook is significant for investors as it suggests robust future financial performance.