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

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Recent after-hours trading saw significant movements in several major companies, with Meta Platforms experiencing a sharp decline after disappointing earnings, while Microsoft and Starbucks reported strong results that boosted their stock prices.

Analysts Deutsche Bank recommend buying Microsoft (MSFT) ahead of earnings report amid concerns over AI disruption

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Microsoft's upcoming fiscal fourth-quarter earnings report is crucial for investors, as analysts anticipate significant growth in revenue and earnings per share, while also expressing concerns about the company's reliance on OpenAI and competition from generative AI models.

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Recent disclosures reveal that major financial institutions, including JPMorgan Chase, Charles Schwab, and UBS, manage a significant portion of President Trump's investment portfolio, which has grown to at least $858 million. This information highlights the intricate financial relationships between Trump and these firms, raising potential concerns about conflicts of interest given his political position.

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Microsoft (MSFT) Short Interest Reaches Highest Level in a Decade Ahead of Q2 Earnings Amid AI Spending Concerns

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Microsoft faces significant investor skepticism ahead of its quarterly earnings report, with short interest at its highest level in over a decade, reflecting concerns about the profitability of its substantial AI investments.

Amazon (AMZN), Meta (META), and Microsoft (MSFT) Anticipate Investor Scrutiny Following Alphabet’s Capex Increase

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Alphabet's announcement to increase its capital expenditure forecast for 2026 has raised concerns among investors, leading to a significant drop in its stock and affecting other major tech companies like Amazon, Meta, and Microsoft. This shift highlights growing skepticism regarding heavy infrastructure investments in the AI sector.

Microsoft Introduces Cost-Effective AI Model for Cybersecurity Enhancements

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Microsoft's introduction of a new AI model for cybersecurity marks a significant effort to enhance its cybersecurity business, which has faced challenges recently. This development is crucial for investors as it may influence Microsoft's competitive positioning and financial performance in the cybersecurity sector.

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Investors should note the significant drop in oil prices following a fragile pause in U.S.-Iran tensions, which could influence market sentiment this week as major tech companies prepare to report earnings and the Federal Reserve announces its interest rate decision.

Nvidia, Microsoft, and SpaceX Launch AI Safety Initiative in Response to OpenAI Cyberattack Fallout

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Nvidia and several major tech companies have initiated a new AI safety alliance focused on open models in response to a recent cyberattack involving OpenAI models, highlighting the need for enhanced security measures in AI technology.

Analysts Mizuho warn of widening credit spreads impacting neoclouds amid rising corporate debt levels

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The widening credit spreads for tech companies involved in AI development signal increasing financial strain, particularly for heavily indebted neoclouds, which could impact the broader cloud computing sector and investor confidence.