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Microsoft Corp (MSFT)

499.86

+12.40 (2.54%)

as of Aug 6, 2026, 8:00:00 pm Market Open.

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Aug 6, 2026, 12:00 am

This summary was created by AI, based on 129 opinions in the last 12 months.

Microsoft Corp (MSFT) continues to garner mixed reviews from analysts as it navigates challenges within the AI landscape and its software business. While the stock has faced notable volatility, including a recent dip tied to concerns over its increased capital expenditures for AI and underwhelming Azure growth, many experts still highlight its strong balance sheet, solid cash flow, and growth potential in various sectors such as cloud and productivity software. The company's ongoing integration of AI technologies into its offerings, including the Co-Pilot feature, is viewed as a long-term growth driver, despite initial setbacks. There is a strong consensus that MSFT remains a fundamentally sound investment, attributed to its diverse revenue streams and robust market positioning. Analysts suggest that the current stock price may offer a compelling entry point, especially given its historical context and growth trajectory, making it an attractive hold for long-term investors.

Consensus

Buy

Valuation

Fair Value

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Curated by Allan Tong since 2019.
99+ opinions with 4.15 rating.

TOP PICK

The company's revenue rose 12% in Q4 (16% if not for the currency swing). There was growth in their all-important cloud business by 25%. Compare this to 5% growth in PC's, post-pandemic. Cash flows remain strong while the profit margin is holding at a near-record 20% of sales. Also, Activision Blizzard, which MSFT will absorb, just reported a mixed earnings beat and those shares have inched up. That said, it's clear that videogaming and remote work are retreating to pre-Covid levels.

BUY

It reported last night and initially shares sold hard right after the company released earnings. But the company knows what its doing. Sure enough, today shares roared back and rallied today. Whoever sold them in the pullback justifiably feels like an idiot. MSFT's CFO said last night that the forecast is actually better than what analysts first thought. The headlines almost never tell you the whole story. Instead, wait for the CEO and CFO to do the conference call.

HOLD

Great business. Multiple has contracted to 24x, small yield of 1%. Key is the cloud, which continues to grow. Great balance sheet. ATVI deal would be additive. Room to grow. When it reports, look at cloud direction and ATVI deal.

BUY

They report tomorrow after the bell. He suspects that Azure, their key cloud business, is doing very well. Shrewdly, the CEO warned of a hit from the strong USD. He wouldn't be surprised if they announce negative things about PC sales or Europe, but these shares are down 90 points from its high.

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TOP PICK

Microsoft enables digital transformation for the era of an intelligent cloud and an intelligent edge. Its mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. Social media mentions are up 600% in the past 24h.

TOP PICK

Valuation 24-25x next year's earnings. One of the top businesses in the world. Ad provider for NFLX. You can't run your life without its products. It's only going to grow from here. Brilliant CEO. Yield is 0.95%. (Analysts’ price target is $347.87)

PAST TOP PICK

(A Top Pick Apr 16/20, Up 49%) Excellent business that is very well managed. Product offering is very strong with ability to bundle services. Very strong balance sheet and modest dividend that has ability to grow. Cloud business growing. Great company that has a bright future. Recent market selloff presenting good buying opportunity.

BUY

The valuation has always been a little high for him, but now the stock has come down while earnings have grown respectably. MSFT did just warn of forex with the USD very high (this will hurt foreign revenues for all US companies). Now, their PE is more acceptable. He's always loved their management, better than Meta or even Google.

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TOP PICK

Down about 25% year-to-date. More focused on infrastructure and services relative to other tech. 25x earnings is pretty attractive. Teal Linde and Barry Schwartz recently gave BUY signals. Social media mentions are up 144% for the past 24h.

BUY

It has sold off with the market and is down 27-28% year-to-date. As a tech company it is more infra-structure and service focused than advertising like Google and Facebook. It is already embedded in millions of companies around the world and allows migration to the cloud.

BUY

Rising rates and worry have caused stocks to go down. 25x earnings is pretty attractive for one of the world's greatest businesses. Warned today on foreign exchange, not on the business. Time to buy a stock that will continue to grow at double-digits, buy back stock, and sell products the world can't live without.

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TOP PICK

Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly With fundamentals still looking strong, we again reiterate MSFT as a TOP PICK. Recently reported earnings beat expectations and highlight an underlying ROE of 44%. The company is aggressively buying back stock and retiring debt early. It has increased dividends for 20 consecutive years. Its Cloud segment earnings were up 26% over the year. We continue to recommend a stop loss at $240, looking to achieve $370 -- upside potential over 30%. Yield 0.9% (Analysts’ price target is $360.34)

BUY ON WEAKNESS

Really likes the good secular growth of the cloud business. Stock will probably fall from here. Gross margins, free cash, and balance sheet continue to be strong. Hardware segment has slowed due to supply chains. ATVI is a great purchase. Pick your spots to buy. Higher a year from now.

Unspecified

It has had a great run. It has good recurring revenue and doesn't rely on advertising. Its earnings multiples are in mid 20's but price replies on growth so not sure of future price. Multiples are shrinking.

BUY

At $264, it trades at 2XXX 2023's earnings, which we haven't seen in years. Their valuation now is compelling in a long, long time.

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