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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 am

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.

Consensus

Buy

Valuation

Fair Value

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PAST TOP PICK

(A Top Pick Aug 3/05. Up 3%.) This was to Buy a $27.50 October Call Option.

WEAK BUY

Like some of the big technology companies, recovering from a growth dilemma. Well positioned, generating a lot of cash, great margins but no growth. You need to see some new products. There are some new products coming out that may help for a short term. If their Xbox does not turn out as well as expected, it could be a negative.

TOP PICK

This is for a more defensive, more moderate play. Pays a 1.3% yield. 2006 is a big product launch year for them. Feels the growth is going to go up from 8% to about 12%.

DON'T BUY

Has a monopoly on operating systems and as a result they are taking the cash and plowing it back into a ton of other things. Ranks poorly in the database. Better opportunities elsewhere.

BUY

On his radar screen and is one he is potentially thinking of owning. Torn by the fact that they are the biggest and probably the best software company, but they are so big that to show any incremental growth they either have to make a major acquisition or come out with a great new product. Valuation has become far more attractive.

TOP PICK

Everything looks good for it. They are growing revenues at 10/12% every year. Generates tons of free cash flow. Has fantastic margins. A couple of big product launches including the XBox 360. In late 2006, we should get Microsoft Vista, their latest operating upgrade.

DON'T BUY

Its model price has been going down and is $23.54 which is a 6% negative differential.

TOP PICK

One of those companies that is in transition phase from when it was a market high growth darling to a more reasonable growth of 15% a year. Has $38 billion of cash on the balance sheet. Has the ability to pay a special dividend or buy back more stock. Trades at about 17 X earnings which is pretty reasonable value.

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TOP PICK

Lots of new products coming out next year (the new Xbox, the new windows, new office". Seasonability is good. Technically good.

BUY

Pulling back to some support levels now. Proabably a great short term buying opportunity. A good defensive stock as they have so much cash it looks like a bank.

DON'T BUY

Stock went up about a month ago on the view that there could be a growth in the revenue rate as they launched a bunch of new products. Has now fallen back. Has not participated very well in this bull market.

DON'T BUY

Has been a difficult story and the whole tech sector is expensive. This company has promised a lot, but has not been able to deliver which has really hurt the company. Still have to deliver on their development side and they have a lot of competition breathing down their necks. Not cheap.

BUY

Management is very focused on cost cutting and they have a new product rollout in the last half of this year. This will be a 2006 story. Could grow its revenue by about 10% in thnext couple or three years. A lot of cash and expects increased dividends.

BUY

If you get it at fair value, you get a 9/10% return. Have given a very bold forcast for their coming fiscal year and are really looking at double digit growth. Doesn't expect a special dividend, but a lot more in share buy-back.

DON'T BUY

Likes companies that will grow substantially, but this has become so big that it will be tough going forward to grow substantially. Have lots of cash and are generating free cash flow. If the X Box does well over the next 6 months the stock could do well. Doesn't see much upside in the stock.

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