Microsoft Stock Target Price and Analyst Consensus

MSFT Stock  USD 417.32  0.90  0.22%   
The prevalent analyst and expert consensus on Microsoft is Strong Buy with 42 strong buy estimates. The prevailing projected target price is 392.34 with 58 professional opinions. Some of the most common ways Microsoft analysts use to provide public buy-or-sell recommendation are financial statements evaluation and conference calls analysis. They also talk to Microsoft executives, vendors, and customers. Microsoft buy-or-sell recommendation and consensus module provides average expert sentiment on the projected Microsoft target price to derive its highest and lowest estimates based on target price volatility of 0.0. Check out Macroaxis Advice on Microsoft to cross-verify analyst projections. Unlike analyst recommendations, Macroaxis provides advice only from the perspective of investor risk tolerance and investment horizon.
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Lowest Forecast
357.03
Highest Forecast
435.5
Target Price
392.34
At this time, Microsoft's Gross Profit is comparatively stable compared to the past year. Gross Profit Margin is likely to gain to 0.87 in 2024, whereas Pretax Profit Margin is likely to drop 0.42 in 2024. At this time, Microsoft's Cash is comparatively stable compared to the past year. Non Current Assets Total is likely to gain to about 275 B in 2024, whereas Short Term Debt is likely to drop slightly above 3.7 B in 2024.
  
It's important to approach Microsoft's target price projections with caution. While they can be useful as part of a broader investment strategy, they are inherently speculative and subject to various kinds of risk, including market volatility and unforeseen external factors. Always consider multiple aspects and do your own research when making investment decisions.

Microsoft Target Price Consensus

We track the performance of the top 100 financial experts across various large and mid-size financial boutiques. Microsoft target price is determined by taking all analyst projections and averaging them out. There is no one specific way to measure analysts' performance other than comparing it to past results via a very sophisticated attribution analysis. Microsoft's target price projections below should be used in combination with other traditional price prediction techniques such as stock price forecasting, investor sentiment analysis, technical analysis, earnings estimate, and various momentum models.
   58  Strong Buy
Most Microsoft analysts issue ratings four times a year, at intervals of three months. Ratings are usually accompanied by a target price to help potential investors understand Microsoft stock's fair price compared to its market value. Analysts arrive at stock ratings after researching the public financial statements of Microsoft, talking to its executives and customers, or listening to those companies' conference calls.
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Microsoft Target Price Projection

Microsoft's current and average target prices are 417.32 and 392.34, respectively. The current price of Microsoft is the price at which Microsoft is currently trading. On the other hand, Microsoft's target price is what analysts think the stock is worth or could sell for in the future. The more significant the discrepancy between the two prices, the more it stimulates investors to act.

Current Price

Microsoft Market Quote on 19th of March 2024

Low Price413.79Odds
High Price420.73Odds

417.32

Target Price

Analyst Consensus On Microsoft Target Price

Low Estimate357.03Odds
High Estimate435.5Odds

392.34

Historical Lowest Forecast  357.03 Target Price  392.34 Highest Forecast  435.5
Note that most analysts generally publish their price targets in research reports on specific companies, along with recommendations for the company's stock.Although price targets are often quoted in the financial news media, there could be a delay between the publication of the latest analyst outlook on Microsoft and the information provided on this page.

Microsoft Analyst Ratings

Microsoft's analyst stock recommendations are determined by taking an average estimate of all analysts we track and classifying them as Strong Buy, Buy, Hold, Strong Sell, or Sell. Ratings generally communicate what analysts sense about Microsoft stock, and they use a lot of effort and time to analyze it and arrive at a rating. That suggests that analyst recommendations are the outcome of an objective and thorough examination of Microsoft's financials, market performance, and future outlook by experienced professionals. Microsoft's historical ratings below, therefore, can serve as a valuable tool for investors.

Analyst Consensus Breakdown

Average Consensus Estimates

Analysts determine stock price targets through various methods, including financial modeling, peer comparison, and company analysis. The stock price target is the analyst's best estimate of the future price of a stock and is used by investors to make investment decisions. However, it is important to note that stock price targets are not guaranteed, and the actual price of a stock can differ significantly from the target due to various factors such as market conditions, economic events, and company developments.

Steps to utilize Microsoft price targets

Microsoft's stock target price is an estimate of its future price, usually made by analysts. Using Microsoft's target price to determine if it is a suitable investment can be done through the following steps:
  • Look at Microsoft's target prices provided by various analysts and compare them. This can help you gain a more balanced view of the Stock's potential.
  • Look at the analyst's track record to determine if they have a history of accurately predicting stock prices.
  • Look at the Company's financials, including revenue, earnings, and debt, to determine if it is in good financial health.
  • Consider market conditions. For example, take into account the state of the economy, competition, and regulatory environment, to determine if Microsoft's stock is likely to perform well.
  • Diversify your portfolio and do not rely solely on stock target prices to make investment decisions. Invest in a mix of stocks, bonds, and other assets to manage risk.
Remember that stock target prices are just estimates and are subject to change. Therefore, using them as one factor in a larger investment strategy is essential rather than relying solely on them to make decisions.

Additional Microsoft Value Projection Modules

Most investment researchers agree that the mispricing and readjustment of any Stock value happens often and is sometimes even predictable, but there is no strong theory explaining why it happens. The current price of Microsoft is a key component of Microsoft valuation and have some predictive power on the future returns of a Microsoft.
Sophisticated investors, who have witnessed many market ups and downs, frequently view the market will even out over time. This tendency of Microsoft's price to converge to an average value over time is called mean reversion. However, historically, high market prices usually discourage investors that believe in mean reversion to invest, while low prices are viewed as an opportunity to buy. Please use the tools below to analyze the current value of Microsoft in the context of predictive analytics.
Hype
Prediction
LowEstimatedHigh
415.81416.99418.17
Details
Intrinsic
Valuation
LowRealHigh
361.92363.10459.05
Details
Earnings
Estimates (0)
LowProjected EPSHigh
2.782.823.06
Details
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When determining whether Microsoft is a good investment, qualitative aspects like company management, corporate governance, and ethical practices play a significant role. A comparison with peer companies also provides context and helps to understand if Microsoft Stock is undervalued or overvalued. This multi-faceted approach, blending both quantitative and qualitative analysis, forms a solid foundation for making an informed investment decision about Microsoft Stock. Highlighted below are key reports to facilitate an investment decision about Microsoft Stock:
Check out Macroaxis Advice on Microsoft to cross-verify analyst projections. Unlike analyst recommendations, Macroaxis provides advice only from the perspective of investor risk tolerance and investment horizon.
For more information on how to buy Microsoft Stock please use our How to Invest in Microsoft guide.
Note that the Microsoft information on this page should be used as a complementary analysis to other Microsoft's statistical models used to find the right mix of equity instruments to add to your existing portfolios or create a brand new portfolio. You can also try the Pair Correlation module to compare performance and examine fundamental relationship between any two equity instruments.

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The data published in Microsoft's official financial statements usually reflect Microsoft's business processes, product offerings, services, and other fundamental events. But there are other numbers, ratios, or fundamental indicators derived from these statements that are easier to understand and visualize within the underlying realities that drive quantitative information of Microsoft. For example, before you start analyzing numbers published by Microsoft accountants, it's critical to develop an understanding of what Microsoft's liquidity, profitability, and earnings quality are in the context of the Software space in which it operates.
Please note, the presentation of Microsoft's financial position, as portrayed in its financial statements, is often influenced by management's estimates, judgments, and sometimes even manipulations. In the best case, Microsoft's management is honest, while the outside auditors are strict and uncompromising. Whatever the case, the imprecision that can be found in Microsoft's accounting process means that the reasonable investor should take a skeptical approach toward the financial statement analysis of Microsoft. Please utilize our Beneish M Score to check the likelihood of Microsoft's management manipulating its earnings.