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NASDAQ:MSFT
Microsoft Corp (MSFT)
379.05
-0.35 (0.09%)
as of Jun 18, 2026, 11:59:42 pm Market Open.
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HOLD
Thinks the deal to buy ATVI will go through. Breakup fee of 3B. ATVI is the largest of the gaming companies. A great match and a great buy for MSFT. You'll have to wait for Q4 of 2022 or Q1 of 2023 for the deal to close.
Kim BoltonOwned
computer softwareprocessing
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Premium contentPAST TOP PICK
(A Top Pick Jan 18/22, Down 5.3%)Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O’Reilly Our PAST TOP PICK with MSFT has triggered its stop at $290. To remain disciplined, we recommend covering the position at this time. This will result in a net investment gain of 1%. We will watch for another re-entry level.
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PAST TOP PICK
(A Top Pick Feb 08/21, Up 20%) Believes company is executing well with entry into cloud computing.
Company is growing at fastest rate in two decades.
Excellent financial results from previous quarter.
As society continues to digitize, will see more adaption of Microsoft products.
Jamie Murray Owned
computer softwareprocessing
BUY
5-year outlook She is adding at these levels. A strong, profitable company. Their cloud business is growing 45% a year with lots of future growth. Their Office products benefited from work-from-home. Management has transitioned very well to a monthly subscription model, so this recurring income stream is attractive. The LinkedIn deal paid off. They just bought Activision Blizzard, under federal review, but would be accretive, and the deal positions MSFT down the road for the metaverse if that becomes a reality.
Christine PooleOwned
computer softwareprocessing
COMMENT
Comparison question from caller. Owns Microsoft but not Adobe. Prefers Microsoft since it has pulled back and has better exposure to the cloud. Its cash flow allows for for more growth - the company re-oriented to growth 9 or 10 years ago. It put up great numbers in the last quarter. Trades at a premium but has earned it.
John ZechnerOwned
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HOLD
Reported fantastic quarter last week. Average 12-month target of $383, good runway in front. If you own it, hold on. He added at $295. Recent acquisition increased its addressable market, excellent fit for MSFT. Should always be a core holding in a tech portfolio, though you can trim it here and there.
Kim BoltonOwned
computer softwareprocessing
Premium contentTOP PICK
Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly We reiterate MSFT, a $2.25 trillion market cap behemoth as a TOP PICK. Recently reported EPS beat analyst expectations and managed a 45% ROE. It trades at 33x earnings, compared to peers over 60x. It pays a smallish (but growing) dividend, backed by a payout ratio under 30% of cash flow. We like that it continues to grow cash reserves while buying back shares and paying down debt. We recommend trailing up the stop (from $265) to $290, looking to achieve $372 -- upside potential over 21%. Yield 0.8% (Analysts’ price target is $371.68)
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BUY
Believes is extremely well run company with a long runway for growth.
Company is one of the largest equity positions in portfolio.
Many business models that generate cash flow including gaming, traditional software and cloud computing.
Jason Del VicarioOwned
computer softwareprocessing
TOP PICK
The stock has pulled back so you can enter now. Their cloud business is growing strongly at 48% YOY, with more growth ahead. The LinkedIn acquisition has given good growth and worked out. They've transition more into subscription (recurring) revenues. Buying ATVI will expand their gaming console business. Over three billion worldwide play games. ATVI has many marquee games, though ATVI pulled back on misconduct issues and products delays, but she presumes MSFT has done its due dilgience. (Analysts’ price target is $372.05)
Christine PooleOwned
computer softwareprocessing
BUY ON WEAKNESS
It ran up 51% in 2021, but the current downturn offers a great buying opportunity. It's down 10% from all-time highs, which seldom happens. A tangible tech story with real earnings. Boasts 17.5% revenue growth in 2021 that won't stop this year. The last quarter was a beauty. MSFT has tremendous pricing power, because you need Office to do your job. Also, Azure cloud is growing like crazy and LinkedIn is unappreciated. This has beaten earnings for the last 20 quarters, maybe longer. For the last 4 quarters, they surprised 14% on average.
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