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Microsoft (MSFT) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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MSFT Analyst Ratings

Strong Buy
33Ratings
31 Buy
1 Hold
1 Sell
Based on 33 analysts giving stock ratings to
Microsoft
in the past 3 months
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MSFT Stock 12 Month Forecast

Average Price Target

$491.56
▲(16.76% Upside)
Based on 33 Wall Street analysts offering 12 month price targets for Microsoft in the last 3 months. The average price target is $491.56 with a high forecast of $600.00 and a low forecast of $450.00. The average price target represents a 16.76% change from the last price of $420.99.
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Highest Price Target$600.00Average Price Target$491.56Lowest Price Target$450.00
The highest, average, and lowest price target of all analysts. Click on ‘Top Analysts’ to focus on the best performers.

Detailed List of Analyst Forecasts​

Analyst Profile
Expert Firm
Price Target
Position
Upside / Downside
Action
Date
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Article
Macquarie
Buy
Assigned
04/29/24
Buy Rating Affirmed: Microsoft's Strong Performance and Growth in Azure AI and Gaming Sectors
Wolfe Research
$510.00
Buy
21.14%
Upside
Reiterated
04/26/24
Microsoft's Strong Q3 Performance and AI-driven Growth Prompt Buy Rating and $510 Price Target
UBS
$520.00
Buy
23.52%
Upside
Reiterated
04/26/24
Analysts Offer Insights on Technology Companies: Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) and Plexus (NASDAQ: PLXS)
Bernstein
$489.00
Buy
16.15%
Upside
Assigned
04/26/24
Buy Rating on Microsoft: Strong Performance and AI-Driven Outlook Fuel Target Price Increase
Mizuho Securities
$450.00
Buy
6.89%
Upside
Assigned
04/26/24
Buy Rating Affirmed for Microsoft on Robust Q3 Performance and Azure's Strong Growth

Best Analysts Covering Microsoft

Which Analyst Should I Follow If I Want to Buy MSFT and Sell After:
1 Month
Brad ZelnickDeutsche Numis
Success Rate
31/43 ratings generated profit
72%
Average Return
+2.47%
reiterated a buy rating 4 months ago
Copying Brad Zelnick's trades and holding each position for 1 Month would result in 72.09% of your transactions generating a profit, with an average return of +2.47% per trade.
dummydummy
Success Rate
0/0 ratings generated profit
0%
Average Return
0.00%
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3 Months
Keith WeissMorgan Stanley
Success Rate
53/63 ratings generated profit
84%
Average Return
+8.42%
assigned a buy rating 22 days ago
Copying Keith Weiss's trades and holding each position for 3 Months would result in 84.13% of your transactions generating a profit, with an average return of +8.42% per trade.
dummydummy
Success Rate
0/0 ratings generated profit
0%
Average Return
0.00%
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1 Year
Alex ZukinWolfe Research
Success Rate
30/31 ratings generated profit
97%
Average Return
+34.95%
reiterated a buy rating 22 days ago
Copying Alex Zukin's trades and holding each position for 1 Year would result in 96.77% of your transactions generating a profit, with an average return of +34.95% per trade.
2 Years
Brad RebackStifel Nicolaus
Success Rate
49/49 ratings generated profit
100%
Average Return
+71.68%
reiterated a buy rating 22 days ago
Copying Brad Reback's trades and holding each position for 2 Years would result in 100.00% of your transactions generating a profit, with an average return of +71.68% per trade.
dummydummy
Success Rate
0/0 ratings generated profit
0%
Average Return
0.00%
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MSFT Analyst Recommendation Trends

Rating
Jan 24
Feb 24
Mar 24
Apr 24
May 24
Strong Buy
2
2
0
0
0
Buy
108
82
91
89
82
Hold
1
1
1
1
1
Sell
1
1
1
1
1
Strong Sell
0
0
0
0
0
total
112
86
93
91
84
In the current month, MSFT has received 82 Buy Ratings, 1 Hold Ratings, and 1 Sell Ratings. MSFT average Analyst price target in the past 3 months is $491.56.
Each month's total comprises the sum of three months' worth of ratings.
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MSFT Financial Forecast

MSFT Earnings Forecast

Next quarter’s earnings estimate for MSFT is $2.93 with a range of $2.86 to $3.10. The previous quarter’s EPS was $2.94. MSFT beat its EPS estimate 100.00% of the time in the past 12 months, while its overall industry beat the EPS estimate 67.24% of the time in the same period. In the last calendar year MSFT has Outperformed its overall industry.
Next quarter’s earnings estimate for MSFT is $2.93 with a range of $2.86 to $3.10. The previous quarter’s EPS was $2.94. MSFT beat its EPS estimate 100.00% of the time in the past 12 months, while its overall industry beat the EPS estimate 67.24% of the time in the same period. In the last calendar year MSFT has Outperformed its overall industry.

MSFT Sales Forecast

Next quarter’s sales forecast for MSFT is $64.31B with a range of $63.30B to $65.22B. The previous quarter’s sales results were $61.86B. MSFT beat its sales estimates 100.00% of the time in past 12 months, while its overall industry beat sales estimates 65.48% of the time in the same period. In the last calendar year MSFT has Outperformed its overall industry.
Next quarter’s sales forecast for MSFT is $64.31B with a range of $63.30B to $65.22B. The previous quarter’s sales results were $61.86B. MSFT beat its sales estimates 100.00% of the time in past 12 months, while its overall industry beat sales estimates 65.48% of the time in the same period. In the last calendar year MSFT has Outperformed its overall industry.

MSFT Stock Forecast FAQ

What is MSFT’s average 12-month price target, according to analysts?
Based on analyst ratings, Microsoft’s 12-month average price target is $491.56.
    What is MSFT’s upside potential, based on the analysts’ average price target?
    Microsoft has 16.76% upside potential, based on the analysts’ average price target.
      Can I see which stocks the top-ranking analysts are rating?
      Yes, go to the Analysts’ Top Stocks tool to see stocks with a Strong Buy or Strong Sell analyst rating consensus, according to the top performers.
        How can I follow the stock ratings of top Wall Street analysts?
        Head over to our Expert Center to see a list of the top 100 Wall Street analysts and follow the analysts of your choice. Visit their profiles for more details about their stock ratings and see how they perform on a stock-by-stock basis.
          Is MSFT a Buy, Sell or Hold?
          Microsoft has a conensus rating of Strong Buy which is based on 31 buy ratings, 1 hold ratings and 1 sell ratings.
            What is Microsoft’s price target?
            The average price target for Microsoft is $491.56. This is based on 33 Wall Streets Analysts 12-month price targets, issued in the past 3 months.
            The highest analyst price target is $600.00 ,the lowest forecast is $450.00. The average price target represents 16.76% Increase from the current price of $420.99.
              What do analysts say about Microsoft?
              Microsoft’s analyst rating consensus is a Strong Buy. This is based on the ratings of 33 Wall Streets Analysts.
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