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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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TOP PICK

Has been finding greater value in some of the larger cap, more stable names. Very stable recurring revenue base. Significant international growth opportunities. Trades at about 11X earnings and has $18 billion net cash on its balance sheet.

HOLD

Has been a laggard in the tech sector. Sales growth is not up to what it could be. Has been losing market share to the Apple operating system. There is a potential to become better with their prospective new operating system. 2.6% yield.

SELL

With their operating system, they are being left behind. They will continue to do well on the cash they are spinning off but the growth days are behind them.

BUY

Market Call Minute. Like a utility but recurring revenue from existing suit of products. Expect dividend to rise.

COMMENT

More like a utility than a growth stock. Will do okay if the market goes higher. Software group is strong and it's one he likes but you can be really choosy at this point. He prefers BMC Software (BMC-N) and Sybase (SY-N). (Sybase grew its revenue by 28% last quarter and have very strong growth.)

BUY

50% profit margins and selling for 10X PE. 3% dividend. The utility on the operating systems for PCs. Rock solid balance sheet. Will be a survivor. Will be a very good earner for you going forward.

BUY

Tech stocks have held up fairly well and he thinks their prospects are pretty good. The one thing that will help them in their fight against Apple (AAPL-Q) is their new operating system that will replace Vista and put them back on the map. Xbox still has a dominant place in the industry and is still growing,

HOLD

(Market Call Minute.) Cheap. Subject to the market outlook. Still facing a lot of challenges with free software.

DON'T BUY

(Market Call Minute.) Trend is distinctly on the downside. Seasonality is negative between now and October.

BUY

Disappointing performer, in part because of the debacle with Yahoo (YHOO-Q). Certainly need something on the search side and expects that they will. Cheap on cash flow/earnings so she thinks it is nearing a bottom. Expects it will return more cash to shareholders.

TOP PICK

$23.31 is the model price, a 35% positive differential. Have $40 billion in cash and no debt. Yielding 3%.

BUY

Likes software. Great recurring revenue line. Would prefer something with higher growth such as Oracle (ORCL-Q). Doesn't see how you will get hurt in this stock. If you are looking for something that will participate when things get better, this will.

COMMENT

Just reported weak numbers and refused to give out guidance in cutting 5000 jobs. Large cash balance. Would consider at $14-$15.

WEAK BUY

Formed a bit of a consolidation range between $18 and $21. If it breaks above $21, it could go up another $4.

BUY

A covered call strategy would be more practical. He would use a stock replacement option instead of the stock. Sell your front month at the money or slightly out of the money Call, month in and month out. This company might have a little downside left in it.

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