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

Microsoft stock rebounds 4% as Wall Street reassesses valuation and momentum
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Published: January 23, 2026 by: Invezz
Sentiment: Positive

Microsoft stock (NASDAQ: MSFT) jumped about 4% today, putting the tech heavyweight back in the spotlight as investors reassess both its fundamentals and its valuation. An industry comparison from Benzinga suggests Microsoft continues to stand out versus software peers on growth, profitability, and balance sheet strength, even as the signals across valuation metrics remain mixed.

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LikeFolio: Google Cloud Beats Azure, MSFT Shows Dominance Elsewhere in AI
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Published: January 23, 2026 by: Schwab Network
Sentiment: Neutral

Andy Swan (@LikeFolio) considers Microsoft (MSFT) one of the best-executing companies on Wall Street. While the Mag 7 giant's Azure cloud saw anemic growth compared to Alphabet's (GOOGL) Google Cloud, Andy likes Microsoft's recent stock dip and believes the company is poised for a strong 2026.

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Microsoft: Deep Discount Before Earnings
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Published: January 23, 2026 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive

Microsoft is rated 'Strong Buy' due to substantial undervaluation and robust earnings growth and revisions momentum ahead of FQ2 2026 results. MSFT trades at a forward FY2029 P/E of just 17, with forward P/FCF nearly 20% below the historical average, signaling attractive entry levels. Consensus expects double-digit revenue and EPS growth for FQ2 2026, with Wall Street target prices implying significant upside and limited downside.

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Microsoft gave FBI a set of BitLocker encryption keys to unlock suspects' laptops: reports
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Published: January 23, 2026 by: TechCrunch
Sentiment: Neutral

Microsoft provided the FBI with the recovery keys to unlock encrypted data on the hard drives of three laptops as part of a federal investigation, Forbes reported on Friday.

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Ahead of Microsoft (MSFT) Q2 Earnings: Get Ready With Wall Street Estimates for Key Metrics
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Published: January 23, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral

Evaluate the expected performance of Microsoft (MSFT) for the quarter ended December 2025, looking beyond the conventional Wall Street top-and-bottom-line estimates and examining some of its key metrics for better insight.

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A former Trump official wants to build a massive data center in a remote corner of Greenland. Will it work?
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Published: January 23, 2026 by: CNBC
Sentiment: Neutral

A former official of U.S. President Donald Trump's first administration is planning a multi-billion-dollar data center project in a remote corner of Greenland. Planning permission is yet to be granted for the data center or power facilities needed to provide it with energy, but the project is targeting a 1.5 GW capacity by the end of 2028.

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Microsoft Stock Hands Over $350 Billion To Shareholders
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Published: January 23, 2026 by: Forbes
Sentiment: Positive

Over the past decade, Microsoft has returned a remarkable $368 billion to shareholders through dividends and share buybacks, marking the second-largest capital return in corporate history behind Apple.

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2 Bruised Tech Stocks on the Fast Track to AGI
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Published: January 23, 2026 by: 24/7 Wall Street
Sentiment: Neutral

The race to achieve artificial general intelligence (AGI) is on, and the race might be closer than investors realize.

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Vicinity Achieves Microsoft Solutions Partner for Modern Work Designation, Joining Elite Tier of Regional Technology Partners
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Published: January 22, 2026 by: Business Wire
Sentiment: Neutral

ANCHORAGE, Alaska--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Vicinity Group LLC ("Vicinity"), a managed IT services provider serving businesses across Alaska, Hawaii, and the Pacific Northwest, today announced it has achieved the Microsoft Solutions Partner for Modern Work designation. This credential places Vicinity among an exclusive group of technology partners in the regions it serves. Vicinity is now one of just four partners in Alaska and one of only three in Hawaii to hold this designation. The Solutions Partner.

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Microsoft's valuation seen as attractive versus hyperscaler peers going into Q2 earnings
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Published: January 22, 2026 by: Proactive Investors
Sentiment: Positive

Microsoft Corp (NASDAQ:MSFT) will report its fiscal second quarter earnings next week, with investors set to be focused on signs that the company can convert its large backlog of AI-related commitments into revenue growth and earnings upside, according to Jefferies analysts. The firm, which has a ‘Buy' rating ant $675 price target on Microsoft, believes the company's valuation has become more attractive after a pullback in the stock.

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Davos focuses on AI revolution as tariffs and geopolitics linger, Wedbush says
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Published: January 21, 2026 by: Proactive Investors
Sentiment: Positive

Conversations at the World Economic Forum this week are dominated by the accelerating artificial intelligence revolution, even as geopolitical tensions over tariffs and US-EU relations hover in the background, according to Wedbush Securities analyst Dan Ives. After meeting with technology executives from around the world in Davos, Ives said discussions have centered overwhelmingly on AI investment, adoption and monetization, with political issues such as US tariffs and tensions surrounding Greenland ownership featuring only secondarily.

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How To Build Your Perfect Portfolio With Cullen Roche
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Published: January 21, 2026 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Neutral

Cullen Roche emphasizes that portfolio construction must be highly customized to individual timelines, risk tolerances, and financial goals. Traditional diversification strategies, like the 60/40 portfolio, face new challenges given elevated valuations and diminished bond diversification; temporal diversification is now critical.

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These 3 Software Stocks Could Deliver Outsized Returns This Year
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Published: January 21, 2026 by: 24/7 Wall Street
Sentiment: Positive

Some of the best returns in the stock market have come from software stocks. These tech companies can scale to serve more customers while enjoying annual recurring revenue models.

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LinkedIn Growth Boosts Momentum: Can MSFT Stock Rally Higher?
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Published: January 21, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

As LinkedIn evolves beyond recruiting, Microsoft is unlocking new value from professional data and AI integration.

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SoundHound vs. Microsoft: Can the Small Voice AI Player Beat the Tech Giant?
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Published: January 21, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

SOUN's rapid voice-AI growth faces off against MSFT's scale and profits in a battle of speed versus dominance.

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Cobalt Microsoft® Teams® Integration Now Available in the Microsoft Marketplace®
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Published: January 20, 2026 by: Business Wire
Sentiment: Neutral

SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Cobalt, the pioneer of penetration testing as a service (PTaaS) and leader in offensive security services, today announced the availability of its Microsoft Teams integration in the Microsoft Marketplace, the unified online destination for customers to buy trusted cloud solutions, AI apps, and agents to meet their business needs. Cobalt customers can now discover and deploy trusted solutions through the Microsoft Marketplace, with smooth integration and streamlin.

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Microsoft Stock at $600 or $400? Here's What You Should Bet On
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Published: January 20, 2026 by: 24/7 Wall Street
Sentiment: Positive

Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT ) has been sliding since October despite the company posting strong results.

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Microsoft vs Palantir: Which Tech Stock Is A Better Buy Today
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Published: January 20, 2026 by: 24/7 Wall Street
Sentiment: Neutral

Artificial intelligence (AI) has changed the way we look at every industry. Businesses are setting aside millions to invest in AI and remain ahead of the competition.

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America's Biggest Tech Stocks Lead Tuesday's Selloff as Trump's Greenland Rhetoric Rattles Markets
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Published: January 20, 2026 by: Investopedia
Sentiment: Neutral

The Magnificent Seven aren't looking so magnificent to start the week.

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Microsoft: The $134 Billion Misunderstanding
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Published: January 20, 2026 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Neutral

Microsoft is a Strong Buy, offering 32% upside to a $600/share target amid AI-driven growth and sentiment washout. MSFT trades at 28.3x 2026 earnings with 19.2% EPS growth expected, near the low end of its historical valuation range. Legal risks from the Musk lawsuit are capped and manageable, with Microsoft's exposure limited to ~$25B—well within its $102B liquidity.

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Top AI Stocks to Boost Returns and Reignite Portfolio Growth
ADI, MSFT, MU
Published: January 19, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Here, we have picked three AI stocks, MSFT, MU and ADI, which are well-poised to benefit from AI's growing use and ability to solve complex problems.

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Microsoft: Something Doesn't Add Up
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Published: January 19, 2026 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive

Microsoft Corporation delivered a strong Q1 FY26, beating revenue and EPS expectations, yet shares have dropped ~15% on AI spending concerns. MSFT's Intelligent Cloud segment and Azure drove robust growth, with a 40% YoY increase in Azure and a 51% surge in commercial backlog. Despite heavy AI infrastructure investment, MSFT maintains accelerating cash flow and a healthy balance sheet, supporting a Strong Buy rating.

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Alger Spectra Fund Q4 2025 Portfolio Update
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Published: January 19, 2026 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Negative

Class A shares of the Alger Spectra Fund underperformed the Russell 3000 Growth Index during the fourth quarter of 2025. Alphabet Inc., Natera, Inc., and Cidara Therapeutics, Inc. were among the top contributors to performance. Nebius Group N.V., Microsoft Corporation, and Meta Platforms Inc. were among the top detractors from performance.

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Trade Tracker: Stephanie Link sells Microsoft
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Published: January 16, 2026 by: CNBC Television
Sentiment: Negative

Stephanie Link, CIO at Hightower, joins CNBC's "Halftime Report" to explain why she's selling Microsoft.

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Down 5.6% in 4 Weeks, Here's Why Microsoft (MSFT) Looks Ripe for a Turnaround
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Published: January 16, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Microsoft (MSFT) is technically in oversold territory now, so the heavy selling pressure might have exhausted. This along with strong agreement among Wall Street analysts in raising earnings estimates could lead to a trend reversal for the stock.

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Tech earnings loom as investors look for proof the AI boom is paying off
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Published: January 16, 2026 by: Proactive Investors
Sentiment: Neutral

The coming technology earnings season will test a simple question: is the vast spending on artificial intelligence starting to deliver tangible returns? That is the core issue investors will be listening for as results roll in from the world's largest technology groups, according to a note this week from Wedbush.

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3 Unstoppable Monopolies You Should be Buying Now
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Published: January 15, 2026 by: 24/7 Wall Street
Sentiment: Positive

Monopolies, we're told, are bad things.

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Will MSFT Stock Climb as Azure AI Services Gain Traction?
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Published: January 15, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Microsoft Azure enables AI adoption without costly system replacements. Multi-model infrastructure and frontier model access fuel revenue momentum.

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The One Data Point That Changed My Dividend Growth Strategy
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Published: January 15, 2026 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive

A long-held dividend investing assumption just quietly broke down. One overlooked sector is rewriting the rules on yield and growth. This shift completely changed how I allocate my capital.

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How Microsoft Stock Can Jump To $600?
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Published: January 15, 2026 by: Forbes
Sentiment: Positive

MSFT stock has shown remarkable rallies, rising over 30% in less than two months on several occasions, notably in 2015 and 2023. These swift gains have generously rewarded investors during crucial upward trends.

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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.