NASDAQ:MSFT
Microsoft Corp (MSFT)
401.10
+5.47 (1.38%)
as of Jul 16, 2026, 8:00:00 pm Market Open.
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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.
Consensus
Buy
Valuation
Fair Value
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BUY
MSFT vs. AMZN vs. META vs. GOOG Only 25 PE. Real earnings, real market. AMZN is constantly investing for future growth, and this will be more sensitive with rising rates than companies that have near-term earnings. GOOG is a question mark in the middle because, while it has a good revenue base, every government in the world is after them to share. MSFT or even AAPL is a good, long-term, stable company with real earnings for the future.
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TOP PICK
Market conditions are presenting buying opportunity for this high quality company.
Company very healthy, with great business model, balance sheet and future prospects.
Expecting ~15% earnings every year over the next five years.
Weak market will preset going buying M&A opportunities for the company.
Jamie Murray Owned
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BUY
Stock's getting hammered, but fundamentals are improving. Guiding for double-digit revenue growth. Perhaps bottom line growth won't be as fast. Strong USD is hurting some of its profits. Big tech will cut costs and show strong margins. He'd buy today.
Barry SchwartzOwned
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WEAK BUY
One of the very few tech names he still owns. Likes that it's large, established, and its cloud business, which is favourable long term. 23x earnings, 10-11% growth rate. Down from highs, so you can park some money here.
Stan WongOwned
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DON'T BUY
They had plenty of growth from at-home work. PCs and gaming are lacklustre, but so is their cloud division. Their forecast was ugly. We're no longer in the early innings of cloud division, but the 5th of 6th with many competitors. It's too late to hop onto the cloud bandwagon.
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BUY
It has replaced Apple as the haven for safety, the dependable company. Apple lost people's confidence last quarter when it talked about weaker iPhone sales and problems with China. MSFT isn't the cheapest stock (Alphabet and Meta are cheaper), but MSFT is reliable because of cloud. Gaming may be weak this quarter but MSFT telegraphed that. Their PE has come down a lot.
computer softwareprocessing
BUY
Their cloud business has grown nicely through the pandemic and after. Next week when the megacaps report, the theme will be the effect of foreign exchange (the strong US dollar). Over 50% of MSFT's exposure is overseas. But there's a lot of strength in cloud, so MSFT will continue to do well.
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Premium contentPAST TOP PICK
(A Top Pick May 31/22, Down 12.1%)Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly Our PAST TOP PICK with MSFT has triggered its stop $240. To remain disciplined, we recommend covering the position at this time. When combined with the previous buy recommendation, this will result in net investment loss of 14%.
computer softwareprocessing
COMMENT
The question included big name tech stocks in general. They have had tailwinds of falling interest rates for 40 years and investors have been overloaded in them. Tech stocks have under-performed since the beginning of the year. Multiples are coming down. Be careful with stocks trading sideways so be careful with companies such as Shopify. Even though it is a great company it is trading at 137X next year's earnings.
computer softwareprocessing
PAST TOP PICK
(A Top Pick Oct 01/20, Up 14%) Good company that will continue to hold.
Fundamental business is great with lots of recurring revenue.
Balance sheet very solid. Excellent management team.
Will continue buying as shares have recently sold off.
Top quality franchise that has sticky business model.
Recent dividend increase is also good for share holders.
Zachary Curry Owned
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Premium contentTOP PICK
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