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MSFT·Microsoft Corporation

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-. (-.%)
High
$415.94
Open
$411.01
Market Cap
3087.93B
52W High
$555.45
Low
$409.60
P. Close
$416.03
P/E
24.66
52W Low
$356.28
Fwd P/E
21.51
Mean Target
$560.63
Technical Score (1D)
68
BUY
News Sentiment
65
BULLISH
European regulators are considering measures that could impact U.S. cloud providers like Microsoft, including preferential access to satellite spectrum and potential limitations on large multinationals in EU cloud tenders, as they debate strengthening the bloc's tech sovereignty. This comes as Microsoft deepens its enterprise cloud strategy through a significant five-year, $1 billion global AI alliance with EY, focusing on developing enterprise-scale AI solutions across key sectors like finance and healthcare. A new collaboration with Airia will further enhance risk management and regulatory compliance for autonomous AI agents within the Microsoft ecosystem. In parallel, Microsoft's AI momentum is a key focus, with analysts projecting over 25 million paid Copilot seats and Azure growth exceeding 40%, supported by its substantial investment in OpenAI. This growth is occurring despite some market concerns, as evidenced by Diamond Hill Capital viewing Microsoft's competitive advantages as strong relative to its valuation, even amidst broader tech sector pressures. However, a significant $190 billion investment in AI infrastructure also presents potential downside risks, with some analysts forecasting a possible 20% stock price correction due to escalating capital expenditures and intense competition. On the regulatory front, Microsoft has agreed to a $250 million settlement resolving claims stemming from its 2023 Activision acquisition, marking an end to related litigation. Separately, in the Middle East, Saudi Arabia's green data center market is projected for substantial expansion, with Microsoft Azure identified as a key player driven by Vision 2030 and AI investments. Meanwhile, the shutdown of Picnic, a robotic pizza machine maker that received investment from Vulcan Capital, Paul Allen's fund, highlights ongoing challenges in the food tech automation sector. Traders will be watching for further developments on EU regulatory discussions and continued updates on Microsoft's enterprise AI adoption and Azure growth trajectory.
Earnings Summary
Microsoft Corporation is a global technology leader focused on empowering individuals and organizations through a diverse portfolio of software, services, and devices, operating within the Technology sector's Software - Infrastructure industry. The company's business spans productivity, cloud computing, and personal computing, with key segments including Microsoft 365, LinkedIn, Azure, Windows, and Xbox. In its most recent reported quarters, Microsoft demonstrated consistent revenue growth, with Q3 2025 revenue reaching $77.67 billion and Q2 2025 at $76.44 billion, showing an acceleration from Q1 2025's $70.07 billion and Q4 2024's $69.63 billion. Earnings per share (EPS) also showed an upward trend, with actual EPS of $3.72 in Q3 2025, $3.65 in Q2 2025, $3.46 in Q1 2025, and $3.23 in Q4 2024, indicating a steady increase. Microsoft has a strong track record of meeting or exceeding analyst expectations, having beaten EPS estimates in the last four reported quarters. Historically, the company has shown a robust year-over-year growth trajectory in both revenue and EPS, consistently surpassing analyst estimates. For instance, Q3 2026 reported revenue of $82.89 billion, exceeding the estimate of $83.02 billion, and EPS of $4.27, surpassing the estimate of $4.14. Recent news highlights Microsoft's strategic moves in the AI space, including discussions to supply custom Maia AI chips to Anthropic and a significant partnership with EY to accelerate enterprise AI adoption, signaling continued investment in AI infrastructure and services. Investors will be watching for the impact of these AI initiatives on future revenue and profitability, as well as the company's ability to manage operational costs associated with advanced AI adoption, and the outcome of potential shifts in its OpenAI partnership.

EPS

EstBeatMiss
$2.93$3.31$3.69$4.07$4.44Q4'24Q1'25Q2'25Q3'25Q3'26Q4'26
QtrEstActual+/−
Q4'26$4.24 - -
Q3'26$4.14$4.27+3.1%
Q3'25$3.66$3.72+1.6%
Q2'25$3.38$3.65+8.0%
Q1'25$3.22$3.46+7.6%
Q4'24$3.10$3.23+4.1%

Revenue

EstBeatMiss
$66.7B$73.1B$79.5B$85.9B$92.3BQ4'24Q1'25Q2'25Q3'25Q3'26Q4'26
QtrEstActual+/−
Q4'26$89.4B - -
Q3'26$83.0B$82.9B-0.2%
Q3'25 - $77.7B -
Q2'25 - $76.4B -
Q1'25 - $70.1B -
Q4'24 - $69.6B -
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Market Data

MSFT Stock Snapshot

MSFT is currently trading at $412.49, giving Microsoft Corporation a market cap of 3087.93B and a P/E ratio of 24.7. Today's range spans $409.60–$415.94, with shares opening at $411.01 and moving down $3.54 (0.9%) from the prior close. DailyIQ's technical score sits at 68/100 (BUY) with a news sentiment reading of 65/100.

Over the past year MSFT has traded between $356.28 and $555.45 - the current price is +15.8% off the 52-week low and -25.7% from the high. 68 analysts cover the stock with a Buy consensus and a mean 12-month target of $560.63 (range $400.00–$870.00), implying upside of +35.9%.

Few Technology stocks carry the index weight of MSFT. At 3087.93B in capitalization, it sets the tone for sector ETFs and draws passive buying with every rebalancing cycle. The daily technical read is bullish - score 68/100, BUY - with the stock trading at $412.49 (in the lower half of its 52-week range). Sentiment at 65/100 leans bullish. The current P/E ratio stands at 24.7. Within the $356.28–$555.45 annual range, the current price represents a setup where buyers have historically been more active than sellers.

From a positioning standpoint, MSFT's BUY reading at 3087.93B in capitalization means that even marginal increases in institutional allocation produce outsized dollar inflows — the kind that sustain price trends rather than just spike them. News sentiment at 65/100 (bullish) adds a secondary confirmation layer that active managers increasingly factor into systematic entry rules.