Microsoft Corporation (MSFT)

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Key Metrics & Ratings

  • symbol MSFT
  • Rev/Share 41.1052
  • Book/Share 52.6006
  • PB 7.3092
  • Debt/Equity 0.1474
  • CurrentRatio 1.386
  • ROIC 0.2148

 

  • MktCap 2854931966100.0
  • FreeCF/Share 10.4174
  • PFCF 36.8797
  • PE 23.9556
  • Debt/Assets 0.0866
  • DivYield 0.0091
  • ROE 0.3361

 

  • Rating A-
  • Score 4
  • Recommendation Buy
  • P/E Score 2
  • DCF Score 4
  • P/B Score 1
  • D/E Score 3

Recent Analyst Ratings

Type Ticker Analyst Firm Previous Rating Current Rating Previous Price Target Current Price Target Date
Downgrade MSFT Melius Buy Hold -- -- Feb. 9, 2026
Downgrade MSFT Stifel Buy Hold -- $392 Feb. 5, 2026
Resumed MSFT Piper Sandler -- Overweight -- $600 Feb. 3, 2026
Reiterated MSFT Wells Fargo -- Overweight $630 $615 Jan. 29, 2026
Reiterated MSFT Robert W. Baird -- Outperform $600 $540 Jan. 29, 2026
Reiterated MSFT Barclays -- Overweight $610 $600 Jan. 29, 2026
Reiterated MSFT KeyBanc Capital Markets -- Overweight $630 $600 Jan. 29, 2026
Reiterated MSFT BMO Capital Markets -- Outperform $625 $575 Jan. 29, 2026
Reiterated MSFT Citigroup -- Buy $660 $635 Jan. 29, 2026
Reiterated MSFT Goldman -- Buy $655 $600 Jan. 29, 2026

News

Big Tech companies to meet Trump at White House to sign pledge on data center power costs
AAPL, AMZN, GOOGL, META, MSFT, ORCL
Published: February 25, 2026 by: CNBC
Sentiment: Positive

The companies attending the March 4 meeting include Amazon, Google, Meta, Microsoft, xAI, Oracle and OpenAI, a White House official confirmed.

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White House to host Big Tech in pledge to rein in power costs
META, MSFT
Published: February 25, 2026 by: Reuters
Sentiment: Positive

The White House plans to host leading data center and artificial intelligence companies including Microsoft , Anthropic and Meta Platforms in early March to formalize a deal to shield consumers from rising electricity costs, according to two sources familiar with the plans.

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Columbia Balanced Fund Q4 2025 Contributors And Detractors
AMAT, BLK, GOOGL, LLY, MSFT, TMUS
Published: February 25, 2026 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive

Lilly delivered exceptional performance over the period, driven by sustained strength in its diabetes and obesity portfolio. Applied Materials outperformed during the quarter, as AI-driven wafer-fab investment and advanced packaging needs sustained orders and backlog visibility. BlackRock underperformed during the period, as margin pressures and valuation concerns overshadowed otherwise strong fundamentals.

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Microsoft's stock selloff is approaching a critical crossroads unseen in over 10 years
MSFT
Published: February 24, 2026 by: Market Watch
Sentiment: Negative

Shares of Microsoft are less than 3% above their 200-week moving average, which has provided key technical support in the past.

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Have Mag 7 Stocks Transformed into GARP Plays?
AAPL, AMZN, GOOG, GOOGL, META, MSFT, NVDA, TSLA
Published: February 24, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Negative

While market skeptics are quick to scream "bubble"at any sign of concentrated market leadership, the underlying fundamentals of today's tech titans tell a more nuanced story.

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Cursor announces major update to AI agents as coding tool battle heats up
MSFT
Published: February 24, 2026 by: CNBC
Sentiment: Positive

Cursor announced updates to its AI coding agents as the startup works to fend off competition from rivals. The updated agents can test their own changes and record their work through videos, logs and screenshots, the company told CNBC.

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Microsoft and SpaceX's Starlink partner on global community internet effort
MSFT
Published: February 24, 2026 by: CNBC
Sentiment: Positive

Microsoft is collaborating with SpaceX's Starlink satellite internet service on a global connectivity effort. Elon Musk, founder and CEO of SpaceX, has been critical of Microsoft recently on his social media platform X.

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The Big 3: MSFT, CAT, RIVN
MSFT, RIVN, CAT
Published: February 24, 2026 by: Schwab Network
Sentiment: Positive

As macro headwinds and a software sell-off raise challenges against Wall Street, Aquiles Larrea, Jr. sees investors setting the stage for a rebound. With today's Big 3, Aquiles sees opportunity in Microsoft's (MSFT) pullback, Caterpillar's (CAT) long-term ties to the AI picture, and Rivian's (RIVN) potential to capitalize on an expanding EV industry.

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Microsoft Is Sliding—An Insider Buy and Oversold Signals Are Changing the Setup
MSFT
Published: February 24, 2026 by: MarketBeat
Sentiment: Negative

It's been another week of relative misery for Microsoft Corp. NASDAQ: MSFT shareholders. For the week of Feb. 16-20, MSFT stock was down 3.28%.

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Microsoft's $83.09 Billion Decision Could Shape What Happens Next
MSFT
Published: February 24, 2026 by: 24/7 Wall Street
Sentiment: Positive

Last quarter, Microsoft ( NASDAQ:MSFT | MSFT Price Prediction ) delivered a strong earnings beat, but one number overshadowed everything else: $29.88 billion in capital expenditures (CapEx) for Q2 FY2026, the quarter ended Dec.

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Microsoft Is In A Bear Market, Which Is Creating A Major Opportunity
MSFT
Published: February 24, 2026 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive

Microsoft Corporation is trading at multi-year low valuations despite robust Q2 earnings and expanding profitability driven by aggressive AI and cloud CapEx. MSFT's CapEx strategy has fueled 116.86% EBITDA growth since 2021, with Q2 revenue up 17% YoY and operating margins resilient at 47%. Concerns over CapEx and RPO quality are overblown; MSFT's $625B commercial RPO and strong cash generation support continued investment and future profitability.

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CRWV vs. MSFT: Which AI Infrastructure Stock is the Better Buy?
CRWV, MSFT
Published: February 24, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Negative

CoreWeave and Microsoft are racing to power AI data centers, but their growth, risks and valuations point to different bets for investors.

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Here is What to Know Beyond Why Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) is a Trending Stock
MSFT
Published: February 24, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Microsoft (MSFT) has been one of the stocks most watched by Zacks.com users lately. So, it is worth exploring what lies ahead for the stock.

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The Wall of Worry: Why Markets are Primed for a Spring Surge
AMZN, CRWV, GOOGL, MSFT, NBIS, NVDA, TPL
Published: February 23, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Negative

Don't let the headlines fool you. While geopolitical tensions and "AI fatigue" dominate the news cycle, the underlying data tells a different story.

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Microsoft Approves Everfox's Trusted Thin Client for Azure Clouds
MSFT
Published: February 23, 2026 by: Business Wire
Sentiment: Neutral

HERNDON, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Microsoft has approved Everfox's Trusted Thin Client product as the first Cross Domain secure access solution for Microsoft Azure clouds.

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Reltio Achieves Microsoft Azure Certification, Accelerating Trusted Data Delivery for Enterprise AI and Digital Transformation
MSFT
Published: February 23, 2026 by: Business Wire
Sentiment: Neutral

REDWOOD SHORES, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #agenticAI--Reltio®, the leader in context intelligence, today announced it has earned the Azure Certified Software designation. This distinction validates that Reltio Data Cloud meets Microsoft's rigorous standards for security, reliability, and performance, enabling enterprises to confidently unify their data estates and fuel their AI agents with trusted, real-time business context. The certification reinforces the value of Reltio's long-standing availability on t.

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After the Pause, the Magnificent 7 Stocks Look Ready to Lead Again
AAPL, AMZN, GOOG, GOOGL, META, MSFT, NVDA
Published: February 20, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

I have been detailing the rotation unfolding beneath the surface of the market in recent weeks. While mega-cap technology and much of the AI ecosystem pulled back, value stocks, cyclicals and several international markets attracted fresh inflows.

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Microsoft's Head of Gaming to Retire After 38 Years at Company
MSFT
Published: February 20, 2026 by: WSJ
Sentiment: Neutral

Phil Spencer oversaw the acquisitions of Minecraft and Activision Blizzard, but has struggled to keep Xbox competitive with rivals.

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OpenAI sees compute spend of around $600 billion by 2030, CNBC reports
MSFT
Published: February 20, 2026 by: Reuters
Sentiment: Positive

ChatGPT-maker OpenAI has told investors that it is targeting roughly $600 billion in total compute spend by 2030, CNBC reported on Friday.

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Microsoft Gaming head Phil Spencer retires, insider Asha Sharma takes over
MSFT
Published: February 20, 2026 by: Reuters
Sentiment: Neutral

Microsoft said on Friday gaming head Phil Spencer is retiring after 38 years at the software maker, in a major leadership shake-up amid growing challenges in a competitive industry.

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Microsoft just named Asha Sharma as its new Xbox CEO. Read the memos.
MSFT
Published: February 20, 2026 by: Business Insider
Sentiment: Neutral

Phil Spencer, the longtime head of Microsoft's gaming business, is retiring. Microsoft named Asha Sharma, an executive in its CoreAI group, as Spencer's replacement.

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Microsoft: Why I Set A $370 Buy Order
MSFT
Published: February 20, 2026 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive

Microsoft Corporation presents an attractive long-term entry opportunity at $370, driven by elevated volatility and near-term headwinds. MSFT's implied volatility and widened Bollinger Bands suggest a strong probability of a near-term price retreat to $370. Despite anticipated margin contraction from AI and higher CAPEX, MSFT's ROCE is expected to remain robust and growth reinvestment sustainable.

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Microsoft Gaming CEO and Xbox President Phil Spencer leaving Microsoft effective immediately
MSFT
Published: February 20, 2026 by: CNBC Television
Sentiment: Negative

CNBC's Steve Kovach joins 'Closing Bell' with a news alert out of Microsoft Gaming.

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'Dramatic downside' risk in some software stocks still, says VantageRock's Avery Sheffield
ADBE, ASAN, CRM, DDOG, HUBS, IGV, INTU, MDB, MSFT, NOW, ORCL, SNOW, TEAM
Published: February 20, 2026 by: CNBC Television
Sentiment: Negative

AverySheffield, Vantage Rock, joins 'Closing Bell' to talk the state of software stocks and the impact of today's tariff ruling.

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Microsoft gaming chief Phil Spencer retires, replaced by ex-Instacart exec Asha Sharma
CART, MSFT
Published: February 20, 2026 by: CNBC
Sentiment: Neutral

Phil Spencer will retire from Microsoft after 38 years at the company. Asha Sharma, who came to Microsoft from Instacart in 2024, will take over as the head of the gaming division.

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Beaten-down software stocks RingCentral and Five9 rally as earnings quell some AI concerns
ADBE, ASAN, CRM, DDOG, FIVN, HUBS, IGV, INTU, MDB, MSFT, NOW, ORCL, RNG, SNOW, TEAM
Published: February 20, 2026 by: CNBC
Sentiment: Positive

RingCentral and Five9 rallied on the back of strong fourth-quarter results, bucking the recent downtrend in software stocks. Both customer service software firms said AI has helped their businesses and boosted bookings and revenues.

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Microsoft's Plunge Is A Gift
MSFT
Published: February 20, 2026 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive

Microsoft remains a high-quality, rapidly growing industry leader, despite recent stock underperformance and a 20.8% decline versus the S&P 500's gain. MSFT's Productivity & Business Processes and Intelligent Cloud segments delivered robust double-digit revenue and profit growth, with margin expansion and strong AI-driven cloud demand. Forthcoming price increases for Office software subscriptions and continued capital returns via buybacks and dividends further support the bullish outlook.

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MSFT Stock vs. PANW: Choosing The Best Growth Engine For Your Portfolio
MSFT, PANW
Published: February 20, 2026 by: Forbes
Sentiment: Negative

Palo Alto Networks stock (NASDAQ: PANW) have tumbled 18% over the past month, triggered largely by management lowering its fiscal 2026 adjusted EPS guidance to $3.65–$3.70 (down from the previous $3.80–$3.90).

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Why Microsoft Stock Could Soon Stage A Rebound
MSFT
Published: February 19, 2026 by: Forbes
Sentiment: Positive

Software giant Microsoft (MSFT) continued to pull back after a post-earnings drop of 10.1% on Jan. 29, and is now down 17.5% in 2026. For those looking to buy in on the dip, however, MSFT looks like it's finally ready for a short-term bounce.

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Microsoft: This AI Selloff Could Be The Buying Opportunity Investors Miss
MSFT
Published: February 19, 2026 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive

Microsoft Corporation delivered Q2 earnings beats, with 17% revenue growth and 21% operating income growth, but shares fell on AI CapEx and Azure growth concerns. MSFT's cloud and AI growth is supply-constrained, not demand-constrained, with the CFO highlighting demand exceeding available capacity and Azure outpacing internal expectations. Short-term free cash flow and EBITDA estimates are modestly reduced due to elevated CapEx, but long-term sales and EBITDA growth remain robust at 16.1% and 19.3% annually through 2028.

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About Microsoft Corporation (MSFT)

  • IPO Date 1986-03-13
  • Website https://www.microsoft.com
  • Industry Software - Infrastructure
  • CEO Satya Nadella
  • Employees 228000

Microsoft Corporation develops, licenses, and supports software, services, devices, and solutions worldwide. The company operates in three segments: Productivity and Business Processes, Intelligent Cloud, and More Personal Computing. The Productivity and Business Processes segment offers Office, Exchange, SharePoint, Microsoft Teams, Office 365 Security and Compliance, Microsoft Viva, and Skype for Business; Skype, Outlook.com, OneDrive, and LinkedIn; and Dynamics 365, a set of cloud-based and on-premises business solutions for organizations and enterprise divisions. The Intelligent Cloud segment licenses SQL, Windows Servers, Visual Studio, System Center, and related Client Access Licenses; GitHub that provides a collaboration platform and code hosting service for developers; Nuance provides healthcare and enterprise AI solutions; and Azure, a cloud platform. It also offers enterprise support, Microsoft consulting, and nuance professional services to assist customers in developing, deploying, and managing Microsoft server and desktop solutions; and training and certification on Microsoft products. The More Personal Computing segment provides Windows original equipment manufacturer (OEM) licensing and other non-volume licensing of the Windows operating system; Windows Commercial, such as volume licensing of the Windows operating system, Windows cloud services, and other Windows commercial offerings; patent licensing; and Windows Internet of Things. It also offers Surface, PC accessories, PCs, tablets, gaming and entertainment consoles, and other devices; Gaming, including Xbox hardware, and Xbox content and services; video games and third-party video game royalties; and Search, including Bing and Microsoft advertising. The company sells its products through OEMs, distributors, and resellers; and directly through digital marketplaces, online stores, and retail stores. Microsoft Corporation was founded in 1975 and is headquartered in Redmond, Washington.