NASDAQ:MSFT
Microsoft Corp (MSFT)
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Jul 16, 2026, 12:00 amThis 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.
Dominant franchise in office productivity tools. Asian cloud solutions has been the fast-growing segment. Undemanding multiple, grows year in and year out. Exciting AI developments. Resilient to economic slowdown.
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Premium contentOur PAST TOP PICK with MSFT has triggered its stop at $315. To remain disciplined, we recommend covering the position at this time. This will result in a net investment gain of 29%, when combined with our previous recommendations.
Together with GOOG, very much a leader in the AI space. A Top 5 holding.
Kim Bolton
Premium contentMicrosoft Corporation is an American multinational technology corporation headquartered in Redmond, Washington. Microsofts best-known software products are the Windows line of operating systems, the Microsoft Office suite, and the Internet Explorer and Edge web browsers. Social media mentions are up 400% in the past 24h.
Excellent business with high margin, "low capital" style fundamentals.
Expecting further earnings growth.
Quality name that has great management team.
Higher interest rates not impacting business.
Able to raise prices in step with inflation.
Very good time to buy.
Barry Schwartz
Concerns over ramping up generative AI in their operations was a big reason why the stock got hammered today, but he likes the stock at this level. Too much cost ahead of potential gains. Their CFO is known for underpromising and over-delivering. She sets a low bar like she did in last night's conference call. The CFO didn't include in her forecast the huge revenue stream that will come from gen AI. MSFT did post an EPS beat. Shares sold off today but that selling will end. That's when you buy.
With the stock up 40% YTD there was bound to be some profit-taking on a not-100%-perfect quarter. But we continue to view it as a premier growth company for the long term.
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Owns it, likes it, talking about taking weight higher. Catching the AI trade as a leader along with AMZN. AI is forecast as a $50B industry in a couple of years. Every little business has MSFT on its desktops. Thinks it will go higher.
Bruce MurrayStill has a decent runway. He targets $375. If they are allowed to buy Activision, it will add to their cloud and other businesses. A core holding. Also are a major player in AI. They have chat GPT embedded in their APIs.
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Though MSFT is up 32% this year vs. GOOG's 49%, he prefers MSFT, because Google fumbled their AI roll-out while MSFT will benefit more from AI, as offered in their suite of services and how it benefits their consumers. Both companies are strong with strong user bases and will benefit from AI.