NASDAQ:MSFT

Microsoft Corp (MSFT)

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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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PAST TOP PICK
(A Top Pick Jan 12/23, Up 37.9%)Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly

Our PAST TOP PICK with MSFT is progressing well.  We now recommend to trail up the stop (from $260) to $315. 

BUY

A great business with recurring revenues, with high-margin software revenues. Cloud will re-accelerate growth. AI will drive an upgrade cycle.

DON'T BUY

He has traded it and wouldn't buy now. It is toying with its previous peak in late 2021 and could meet resistance.

PARTIAL SELL

He trimmed his MSFT holding because valuations were getting high.

BUY
Take profits?

He doesn't sell it, just trims. In all the right areas. Exposure to cloud, gaming, AI, enterprise software. Pricing power, global. Expensive, but not egregiously. Sees 10-15% compound growth for many years to come.

PARTIAL SELL

It has had a big run-up and should level off at 30X earnings which is over-priced. The CEO sold half his shares at the end of 2021. He holds but is not buying more. A good time to take some profit.

HOLD

Very strong business, but shares very highly valued.
Wait for shares to fall before buying.
Excellent A.I. prospects.
Cutting edge of technology. 
Leader in economy. 

PARTIAL BUY

It's incredible that the largest companies--megatech--keep going straight up. But it's inevitable to take profits, like she recently did with Apple. Still a fine company. She added to Microsoft because she sees a little more runway ahead. Markets will more further, because the money sitting on the sidelines is entering the market. But eventually, the market will scrutinize valuations.

PARTIAL SELL

Loves the company. Wouldn't add right now. Recently trimmed on valuation, north of 30x earnings, and free cashflow yield is lower than in the past. Will do exceptionally well over the long term. Risk of multiple contraction. If there are no tax implications, consider trimming just a bit to take some off the table.

BUY

The price target was raised today. It's enjoying the AI tailwind. Tech in general will get bigger and bigger.

PARTIAL SELL

Happy to own Apple and Microsoft, but they've risen too far too fast and gotten ahead of their skiis, so he has taken some profits, but held onto the rest of the shares, because they can grow into their multiples.

BUY ON WEAKNESS

Wait for shares to fall before buying.
Excellent company but shares expensive.
Very good A.I. exposure.
Unsure on direction of business.
Better names out there. 

PARTIAL BUY

A top 5 holding for him. Led the charge in generative AI. He trimmed when it approached his price target of $338. Good entry points are $325, 315, and 300. Doubts an entry below $300, as it has so many horses in the race. He has a 3.5% weighting. If you don't want to trim, you could write calls against it with strikes around $335-345.

PAST TOP PICK
(A Top Pick Mar 10/23, Up 34%)
Very strong company that will continue to hold.
High margin business on the forefront of A.I. research.
Current price is a good time to trim position.
Very strong management that is investing in new technology. 
BUY ON WEAKNESS

Very strong company with excellent prospects. 
Strong intellectual property.
A.I. investment top notch.
High margins & return on equity.
Good management team.
Cloud based computing business growing strong. 
Under 20x earnings a good share price to buy at.

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