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NASDAQ:MSFT

Microsoft Corp (MSFT)

367.34
-12.06 (3.18%)
as of Jun 22, 2026, 8:00:00 pm Market Open.
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star iconJun 22, 2026, 12:00 am

This summary was created by AI, based on 120 opinions in the last 12 months.

Microsoft Corp (MSFT) finds itself at a crossroads as it navigates through concerns regarding its AI investments and overall market valuation. Experts express a blend of optimism and caution, noting that while the stock is experiencing pressure from fears surrounding its cloud growth and competition with AI rivals, it remains fundamentally strong due to its solid revenue growth and significant free cash flow. Many analysts believe that the current valuation at around 20-25x forward PE represents a fair price, especially given the company’s projected earnings growth over the next few years. The shift towards subscription-based revenue models and the potential of its AI initiatives, particularly the Azure cloud services, are highlighted as key drivers for future growth. Overall, despite the recent selloff, there's a solid belief in Microsoft's long-term potential, making it a potential buy on dips.

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BUY
He expects them to report excellent numbers on Tuesday. The CEO is excellent. Their problem is that they have business than they can handle.
BUY

MSFT vs. NVDA Both have been great. Likes them both. NVDA has one of the best graphics processors and they've been riding the trend, which isn't slowing down. A good one if you can handle the volatility of the semiconductor processing space. Good if you want growth in this depressed GDP era. MSFT is a more stable business. Long-term stable dividend growth in this low interest rate environment, with its subscription model, data centres, and cloud business.

BUY
If Biden wins Trump shot down MSFT's deal with TikTok. With trade tensions out of the way, it will be easier for MSFT to do business with China.
BUY
He agrees with an analyst report today that expects tailwinds from work-from-home that'll see MSFT weather the Covid storm better than its peers.
TOP PICK
The subscription based service through Azure and Office 365 is very positive. It is the second largest cloud computing provider. It's very rare to turn them off once you are in. They can continue to add services or products to ensure customers continue their subscriptions. Work from home will also continue the demand. A very stable company so it is also defensive. (Analysts’ price target is $233.22)
BUY ON WEAKNESS
Not a buying opportunity. Fabulous company, reinventing themselves under this CEO. Gaming business is very strong, plus the cloud, and its traditional business in a subscription model. However, trading at 35x earnings. Even very good companies aren't the best stocks from time to time. Have to constantly assess the value. He'd pass, but continue to watch for a pullback as a chance to buy.
SELL
Great company, but he has trouble with the valuation. If you own it, take some money off the table. Struggles to see how much more upside we can get. Don't confuse a good company with a good investment. Better opportunities elsewhere, especially in other parts of the world.
BUY ON WEAKNESS
His rule: buy a tech stock that's 25% off highs during the current tech correction. It's up 27% YTD, so it might bottom sooner than the other megacap tech names. Buy at $175-180.
HOLD
After the last crash, its value was decimated. He saw it as a utility company, as people need to pay MSFT to upgrade. Tremendous job of growing its cloud business. He's not selling anytime soon.
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TOP PICK
Microsoft PE 37.12 Another way to compare these stocks is share performance year-to-date. Google has seen the lowest increase, around 14%. Next, Microsoft and Facebook have both surged 34%. Things get heady with Apple, spiking more than 60%, then stratospheric with Shopify (the TSX listing) up nearly 140%. But that pales to the exuberance of Tesla, which rocketed above 400% YTD by the end of August before slipping down to 363% currently.
BUY ON WEAKNESS

In a sweet spot. The cloud computing pie is getting bigger, so it will do well even if its market share stays the same. VR and AI can be added to a company's cloud product, so MSFT can upsell, and it will have better margin growth. He'd buy it here. It may have a pullback, but won't fall too much. Small dividend, but a great stock that will continue to do well.

WAIT
Likes its price momentum and stability. Has not been harmed by Covid. At the upper end of what's a reasonable price, but he holds it because of such strong price momentum. Wary of adding new money at this stage, as starting to see a rotation from growth to value. If you have a 10-year horizon, you won't go wrong with a quality company like this.
BUY ON WEAKNESS
She'll add when it pulls back 5-10%. They had a good quarter, though EPS growth did slow 9% YOY, when it usually grows 15-20%. So, MSFT did feel some impact to the pandemic, but they did grow earnings. If MSFT is allowed to buy TikTok, she's heard they'll pay $30-50 billion in various reports. She doesn't know.
STRONG BUY
The most predictable large-cap tech stock. MSFT has an incredible platform of enterprise large- and mid-sized customers. The cloud business will continue to grow 35-40% for several years, while MSFT's software continues to be a key driving. Their webcasting business has performed well, and they can continue monetize LinkedIn. They have a lot going for them. MSFT has pulled back recently to $200 (from $216), and it could pull back further if tech falls out of favour. Offers great dividend growth.
HOLD
Weaker share price after earnings? The earnings were very good, especially in gaming. The street did not like their cloud growth being slower than hoped for -- only 50% per year. Analysts will project forward slowing growth and this will lessen their earnings estimates. He would look for companies outside the Top 5 FANG performers for others that have better opportunities.
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