Microsoft Maintained at Sector Outperform by Scotiabank
Scotiabank maintained its Sector Outperform rating on Microsoft and raised its price target to $615.00 per share from $510.00.
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Microsoft Stock Upgraded to Buy by Melius Research
Melius Research upgraded Microsoft (MSFT) to 'Buy' from 'Hold', citing that fears surrounding AI risks could increase the importance of companies like Microsoft and cybersecurity providers.
Scotiabank raises Microsoft target to 615 from 510
Scotiabank raised its price target on Microsoft to 615 from 510.
Wells Fargo Raises Microsoft Price Target to $725
Wells Fargo has added Microsoft to its fourth-quarter Tactical Ideas list and raised its price target on the software giant to $725 from $700.
Wells Fargo Raises Microsoft Price Target to $725 From $700
Wells Fargo analyst Michael Turrin raised the price target on Microsoft to $725 from $700, maintaining a neutral rating.
Nasdaq 100 Climbs as Cooler PCE Cuts Rate Hike Bets, Micron Earnings Loom: Stock Market Today
U.S. stocks are higher at midday Wednesday, led by technology and software shares, after softer-than-expected inflation data eased fears of another Federal Reserve rate hike. Oil is climbing again, however, and long-dated Treasury yields remain close to multi-decade highs. • United Therapeutics stock is charging ahead
Piper raises MSFT price target to $610
Piper raised its MSFT price target to $610 from $550.
Microsoft Price Target Raised to $610.00/Share From $550.00 by Piper Sandler
Ratings actions from Benzinga
'An AI Operating System, Not a Chatbot': Oppenheimer Hails Microsoft's Enterprise Advantage
Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ: MSFT ) remained in focus Monday as investors weighed broader market pressure against the company’s push to turn Copilot into a larger workplace platform and revenue engine. Microsoft shares traded slightly lower as rising Treasury yields and oil prices weighed on the broader market. The company
Stifel Has Message For Microsoft Stock Investors
Microsoft (MSFT) shares rose in premarket trading Wednesday after Stifel upgraded the software giant to Buy from Hold and raised its price target to $575 from $530, arguing that the company is getting back on track. The upgrade centers on improving Azure growth, better operating efficiency and grow…
Oppenheimer raises Microsoft target to $570 for 2027
Oppenheimer analyst Brian Schwartz raised his Microsoft price target to $570 from $515 and maintained an Outperform rating after meeting with company management, keeping a positive view of MSFT’s growth prospects.
Microsoft price target raised to $570 by Oppenheimer
Oppenheimer raised its Microsoft price target to $570.00 per share from $515.00.
Analyst Sees More Upside for Microsoft Stock Following Management Meeting
Microsoft Corp (NASDAQ: MSFT ) shares are trading slightly lower Tuesday, pulling back modestly even as Oppenheimer reiterated an Outperform rating and raised the price target on the stock. Here’s what you should know. Microsoft stock is trending. What’s ahead for MSFT stock? Oppenheimer Raises Microsoft Price Target t
Microsoft’s Azure Has Another Growth Lever Waiting in the Wings, Analyst Says
Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ: MSFT ) could see additional upside from Azure pricing over time, even as recent cloud growth has largely been driven by capacity expansion and efficiency gains, according to BNP Paribas Equity Research. Analyst Stefan Slowinski reiterated a positive view on Microsoft with a $549 price target, i
$6.51 Diesel Should Be Crushing the Economy: Here’s Why It Has Rarely Grown Faster
The national average price of a gallon of diesel has hit a record $6.51, while gasoline remains near historic highs. Yet, the U.S. economy does not seem to care. • State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust stock is moving in positive territory. Why are SPY shares climbing? The Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta’s GDPNow model e
Redburn raises Microsoft price target to $440, keeps Neutral
Rothschild & Co Redburn lifted its MSFT price target to $440 from $400 while maintaining a Neutral rating, citing higher valuation multiples after a broader software-as-a-service re-rating.
How To Trade SPY, QQQ And 6 Mega-Caps As Market Digests Fed Decision
Good Morning Traders! Today’s session begins with markets digesting yesterday’s FOMC decision while another meaningful batch of economic data arrives, The Fed raised its target range by 25 basis points to 3.75%—4.00%, matching expectations, with policymakers voting unanimously. Chair Warsh emphasized inflation as the F
IREN Draws a Two-Notch Upgrade on Neocloud Pricing
IREN Ltd. NASDAQ:IREN was upgraded to Overweight from Underweight by JPMorgan, which raised its price target to $65 from $46. The firm said IREN is establishing itself as a top tier neocloud provider on the back of its partnership with Nvidia NASDAQ:NVDA, with customer signings gaining pace. IREN s…
Stifel raises Microsoft target to $530, keeps stock at Neutral
Stifel analyst Brad Reback raised his Microsoft target to $530 from $450, an increase of nearly 18%, after meetings with executives, while keeping the stock at Neutral and not ready to recommend buying.
Stifel lifts Microsoft price target to $530, keeps Hold
Microsoft attracted fresh attention after Stifel raised its price target to $530 from $450 and kept a Hold rating, citing broader adoption of Microsoft 365 Copilot following meetings with Microsoft executives.
Stifel holds Microsoft at Hold after raising price target
Stifel maintained Microsoft at Hold and raised its price target to $530.00 per share from $450.00, according to Benzinga.
Analysts cite Microsoft’s AI spend as Wall Street readies targets
Two Wall Street analysts say Microsoft must monetize its AI capex. Stifel’s Brad Reback kept a Hold rating and raised his price target to $530 from $450.
Stocks rally as Waller hints at September rate hold
U.S. stocks rose broadly after Fed Governor Christopher Waller signaled he could support leaving rates on hold this month, while traders pared September hike odds to about 50% from 70% earlier in the week.
Microsoft Azure growth seen accelerating to 45%
Bank of America reiterated Buy on Microsoft and raised its target to $600 from $500 after 4Q26 results showed Azure growth accelerating to 43% and guided to 45% in 1Q27.
BofA raises MSFT price target to $600 from $500
BofA lifted its MSFT price target to $600 from $500 and maintained a Buy rating.
Applied Materials reports Q3 revenue and EPS above estimates
Applied Materials reported third-quarter revenue of $9.12 billion and adjusted earnings of $3.50 per share, both above analyst estimates.
Microsoft Price Target Raised
Wells Fargo raises Microsoft price target to $700 from $650
MSFT Price Target 700
MSFT price target raised to 700 at WFC from 650
Quantinuum and Oracle Partner
Quantinuum and Oracle announce a multi-year partnership to bring quantum computing to Oracle Cloud Infrastructure
Microsoft PT Raised to $690
Microsoft price target increased