NASDAQ:MSFT

Microsoft Corp (MSFT)

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as of Jul 16, 2026, 8:00:00 pm Market Open.
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This summary was created by AI, based on 128 opinions in the last 12 months.

Microsoft Corp (MSFT) is currently viewed as a resilient player in the technology sector, although it faces challenges primarily related to fears surrounding its AI strategy and competition. Despite concerns about its software business being impacted by AI developments, experts recognize MSFT's strengths in its Azure cloud offerings and productivity software. The company reported strong earnings but has been penalized for ramping up capital expenditures on AI, leading to a mixed outlook among analysts. Many see potential for long-term growth, driven by its diverse offerings and a solid financial position, while some express cautiousness over its current valuation and market sentiment. Overall, MSFT is considered a core holding by several analysts, with recommendations to buy on dips, citing its ability to innovate and adapt strategically to ongoing market changes.

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Down today because the NASDAQ's down quite a bit. Likes it for the cloud and AI exposure. Shares have done well, and look good technically. 200-day MA is moving higher, as is the stock price. Lofty valuation at 35-36x forward earnings, 12.5x price to sales.

Holding it and being careful. When the tide turns on technology, he'll probably trim.

TOP PICK

It has done well and is making record highs, so the stock could be split. It has done nine splits with the last one being 20 years ago. If it fell back to the $420's that could be considered quite normal but sell if it goes below $400.      Buy 65  Hold 5 Sell 0

(Analysts’ price target is $490.64)
HOLD
Represents 20% of an investor's portfolio.

20% is pretty big. He never likes to have anything over 10%. If you have capital gains, which you don't want to trigger, and you still like it, write some calls. Lots of horses in the AI race. Taking profit in these mega-caps is easy, but it's harder to find a candidate to buy.

BUY ON WEAKNESS
2-3-year outlook

Likes it very much but cautions over its 35x PE. Has a phenomenal growth profile, though, due to cloud business, software with an overlay of AI. MSFT boasts a lot of data, which is essential for AI.

COMMENT

They've done a great job over the decades. Likes it. His only complaint is that its valuation has run up and is extreme now. 

PAST TOP PICK
(A Top Pick Jul 11/23, Up 31%)

12-month price target of $469, so just a bit of runway left. Lots of horses in the race. Big deal these days is the Maia chip. If looking to get in buy in thirds around $425, $400, and $375.

TOP PICK

World's largest market cap for a publicly traded company. 3 major lines of business - cloud computing, personal computing & productivity software. Defensive growth company with excellent exposure to tech trends going forward. A.I. tech is market leading. ~70% of revenues are recurring with mission critical services. Trading at ~31x earnings - not cheap - but solid offering of value and growth. 

BUY

Excellent business - owns shares in company. Very high margins with strong management. Able to dominate every portion of business that it enters into. Data, A.I., office suite and variety of products that keep growing. Would recommend buying, and holding for the long term. 

BUY

Company has fallen ~10% the past few months. Overall, company is very strong. Would recommend buying. 

BUY

It reports Thursday. Trading at 34x PE, it's a B2B behemoth with amazing integration of AI

BUY

One of key holdings in portfolio. Very good company with very strong margins. Generative A.I. technology very strong. Office 365 suite very profitable. Strong leadership team that has consistently managed capital and technology well. Productivity tools very helpful for office workers. Long term - expecting performance to continue. 

DON'T BUY

Great company, but expensive. Trades 10-12 multiple points higher than peers in communication services, like META and GOOG, both of which he owns. Likes it and applauds management, but he won't pay the price.

TOP PICK

Very strong business with expanding margins. Strong free cash flow. A.I. transformation will be very favorable as company already has good network effects. Excellent array of products. 30x P/E ratio not a concern - expecting further growth. Very large competitive moat that is very hard to compete with. Strong management team that has proven itself at capital allocation. 

BUY ON WEAKNESS
MSFT vs. ORCL

Tough, because both are very fully priced. On any pullback to around $410, you could pick it up.

ORCL is already through his price target. But he likes it so much, he's been selling calls against it. His 12-month price target was $126, and here it is almost $127. Running on all cylinders on both cloud and software.

If you own either, write calls. But if they roll over 5%, pick some up.

(Analysts’ price target is $435.00)
BUY

Excellent exposure to A.I. upside - not cheap but very strong business. Very high margin business. Would recommend buying. Strong management team. Good for long term investors. 

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