Morgan Stanley resets Microsoft stock forecast ahead of earnings
Market analysts are divided on Microsoft's stock potential as the company prepares to release Q4 earnings on July 29.
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Microsoft is approaching its Q4 earnings report on July 29. Following a period where the stock reached near a one-year low, Morgan Stanley has reset its forecast for the company.
Coverage from The Motley Fool, Seeking Alpha, and 24/7 Wall St. suggests the earnings report could serve as a buying opportunity or send the stock soaring. Conversely, Barchart.com emphasizes that high AI spending could potentially sink the stock price.
Investors are monitoring whether to buy shares now or wait for the results. The primary focus remains on the upcoming July 29 report and the impact of AI expenditures.
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Quick answers
When is Microsoft's next earnings report?
The report is scheduled for July 29.
What is the current state of Microsoft's stock price?
According to Yahoo Finance, the stock is near a one-year low.
Which financial institution recently updated its forecast?
Morgan Stanley reset its Microsoft stock forecast ahead of the earnings report.
Coverage (9)
- Microsoft and Meta Platforms Are Negative in 2026. Here's My Favorite One to Buy Now. The Motley Fool · 1d ago
- Microsoft and Meta Platforms Are Negative in 2026. Here's My Favorite One to Buy Now. Yahoo Finance · 1d ago
- Microsoft's Next Earnings Report on July 29 Could Send the Stock Soaring. Here's Why. The Motley Fool · 1d ago
- 3 Major Reasons to Buy Microsoft Before July 29 Q4 Earnings 24/7 Wall St. · 1d ago
- Microsoft Q4 Earnings Will Be A Buying Opportunity (NASDAQ:MSFT) Seeking Alpha · 1d ago
- Microsoft Stock Before Q4 Earnings: Buy Now or Wait for Results? Zacks Investment Research · 1d ago
- Microsoft Earnings Preview: Get Ready for Soaring AI Spending to Sink MSFT Stock Barchart.com · 1d ago
- Microsoft Stock Is Near a 1-Year Low. That Could Change on July 29. Yahoo Finance · 1d ago
- Morgan Stanley resets Microsoft stock forecast ahead of earnings thestreet.com · 1d ago broke it first
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