Microsoft (MSFT) Stock Forecast & Price Target

$450.18 -4.68 (-1.03%)

Closing price 05/23/2025 04:00 PM Eastern

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$450.33 +0.15 (+0.03%)

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Microsoft - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2025)

MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.

Consensus Rating

Moderate Buy

Based on 34 Analyst Ratings

Sell
0

Hold
4

Buy
30

Based on 34 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Microsoft in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy." Out of the 34 analysts, 4 have given a hold rating, and 30 have given a buy rating for MSFT.

Consensus Price Target

$513.13
13.98% Upside

According to the 34 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Microsoft, the average price target is $513.13. The highest price target for MSFT is $600.00, while the lowest price target for MSFT is $475.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 13.98% from the current price of $450.18.

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MSFT Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 5/24/24 to 5/24/25	1 Month Ago 4/24/24 to 4/24/25	3 Months Ago 2/24/24 to 2/23/25	1 Year Ago 5/25/23 to 5/24/24
Strong Buy	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy	30 Buy rating(s)	28 Buy rating(s)	26 Buy rating(s)	32 Buy rating(s)
Hold	4 Hold rating(s)	4 Hold rating(s)	3 Hold rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)
Sell	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target	$513.13	$493.13	$510.96	$454.70
Forecasted Upside	13.98% Upside	27.33% Upside	25.16% Upside	5.70% Upside
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy

MSFT Analyst Recommendations By Month

The chart below shows how a company's ratings by analysts have changed over time. Each bar represents the previous year of ratings for that month. Within each bar, the sell ratings are shown in red, the hold ratings are shown in yellow, the buy ratings are shown in green, and the strong buy ratings are shown in dark green.

MSFT Price Targets by Month

The chart below shows how a company's share price and consensus price target have changed over time. The dark blue line represents the company's actual price. The lighter blue line represents the stock's consensus price target. The even lighter blue range in the background of the two lines represents the low price target and the high price target for each stock.

Microsoft Stock vs. The Competition

Type	Microsoft	Computer and Technology Companies	S&P 500
Consensus Rating Score	2.88	2.65	2.54
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy
Predicted Upside	13.42% Upside	120.67% Upside	16.37% Upside
News Sentiment Rating	Positive News See Recent MSFT News	Positive News	Positive News

Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

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Date	Brokerage	Analyst Name	Action	Rating	Price Target	Upside/Downside on Report Date
5/23/2025	Royal Bank of Canada 3 of 5 stars	Rishi Jaluria Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Reiterated Rating	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$525.00	+16.64%
5/21/2025	Piper Sandler 2 of 5 stars		Reiterated Rating	Overweight ➝ Overweight
5/21/2025	BMO Capital Markets 4 of 5 stars		Reiterated Rating	Outperform ➝ Outperform
5/21/2025	Evercore ISI Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Kirk Materne Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Set Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$500.00 ➝ $515.00	+13.51%
5/21/2025	Wedbush Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Outperform ➝ Outperform
5/21/2025	The Goldman Sachs Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Kash Rangan Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$480.00 ➝ $550.00	+21.41%
5/15/2025	Citigroup Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Tyler Radke Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$480.00 ➝ $540.00	+18.62%
5/1/2025	Benchmark Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	C. Acree Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Reiterated Rating	Buy ➝ Buy
5/1/2025	Needham & Company LLC Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Buy ➝ Buy
5/1/2025	DA Davidson Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	G. Luria Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$450.00 ➝ $500.00	+17.54%
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5/1/2025	Jefferies Financial Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Brent Thill Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$475.00 ➝ $550.00	+29.29%
5/1/2025	Morgan Stanley Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Keith Weiss Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$472.00 ➝ $482.00	+12.30%
5/1/2025	Cantor Fitzgerald Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	T. Blakey Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$502.00 ➝ $512.00	+19.48%
5/1/2025	Wells Fargo & Company Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Michael Turrin Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$500.00 ➝ $515.00	+20.14%
5/1/2025	Guggenheim Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	John Difucci Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Reiterated Rating	Neutral ➝ Neutral
5/1/2025	TD Securities Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Derrick Wood Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$475.00 ➝ $490.00	+13.29%
5/1/2025	Barclays Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Raimo Lenschow Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$430.00 ➝ $494.00	+24.98%
5/1/2025	Stifel Nicolaus Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Brad Reback Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$475.00 ➝ $500.00	+26.50%
5/1/2025	Raymond James Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Outperform	$480.00 ➝ $490.00	+23.97%
5/1/2025	Mizuho Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Outperform	$475.00 ➝ $500.00	+26.50%
5/1/2025	Scotiabank Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	P. Colville Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Sector Outperform ➝ Sector Outperform	$470.00 ➝ $500.00	+26.50%
5/1/2025	Westpark Capital Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	C. Shauger Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Reiterated Rating	Hold ➝ Hold
5/1/2025	JPMorgan Chase & Co. Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Mark Murphy Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$465.00 ➝ $475.00	+20.17%
4/17/2025	KeyCorp Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Jackson Ader Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Reiterated Rating	Overweight ➝ Sector Weight
4/15/2025	Bank of America Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Brad Sills Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$510.00 ➝ $480.00	+23.77%
4/14/2025	UBS Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Karl Keirstead Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$510.00 ➝ $480.00	+22.22%
3/20/2025	Tigress Financial Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Ivan Feinseth Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$550.00 ➝ $595.00	+54.02%
12/23/2024	Loop Capital Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$500.00 ➝ $550.00	+25.97%
10/31/2024	TD Cowen Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$495.00 ➝ $475.00	+15.76%
10/28/2024	Truist Financial Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Buy ➝ Buy	$600.00 ➝ $600.00	+40.27%
10/25/2024	Sanford C. Bernstein Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$501.00 ➝ $500.00	+17.72%
10/8/2024	Oppenheimer Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Downgrade	Outperform ➝ Market Perform
7/9/2024	Argus Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$475.00 ➝ $526.00	+14.01%
6/10/2024	New Street Research Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	P. Ferragu Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Initiated Coverage	Buy	$570.00	+34.48%
5/17/2024	Macquarie Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$460.00 ➝ $475.00	+13.24%
1/18/2024	BNP Paribas Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Upgrade	Neutral ➝ Outperform	$471.00	+20.93%
12/5/2023	China Renaissance Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Initiated Coverage	Buy	$466.00	+26.24%
10/26/2023	Rosenblatt Securities Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$370.00 ➝ $375.00	+13.01%
10/26/2023	HSBC Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Upgrade	Hold ➝ Buy	$347.00 ➝ $413.00	+21.23%
8/11/2023	Redburn Partners Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$450.00 ➝ $440.00	+36.25%
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8/9/2023	Fundamental Research Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Set Target	Hold	$298.10	-8.06%
5/31/2023	Credit Suisse Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target		$350.00 ➝ $420.00	+26.81%
5/30/2023	Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target		$340.00 ➝ $380.00	+14.15%

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Should I Buy Microsoft Stock? MSFT Pros and Cons Explained

These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Friday, May 23, 2025. Please send any questions or comments about these Microsoft pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Microsoft
Bull Case

Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Microsoft:

Microsoft recently reported strong earnings, with earnings per share (EPS) of $3.46, exceeding analysts' expectations, indicating robust financial health and operational efficiency.
The company has shown significant revenue growth, with a year-over-year increase of 13.3%, reflecting its strong market position and demand for its products and services.
Microsoft's current stock price is around $513.13, which is supported by a consensus of analysts rating it as a "Moderate Buy," suggesting potential for future appreciation.
The company has a solid dividend policy, recently announcing a quarterly dividend of $0.83 per share, which translates to an annualized yield of 0.73%, providing a steady income stream for investors.
With a return on equity of 33.36% and a net margin of 35.43%, Microsoft demonstrates strong profitability and efficient use of shareholder equity, making it an attractive investment option.

Microsoft
Bear Case

Investors should be bearish about investing in Microsoft for these reasons:

Despite strong performance, the stock has a relatively low dividend payout ratio of 25.66%, which may indicate that a significant portion of earnings is being reinvested rather than returned to shareholders.
Market analysts have mixed ratings, with four analysts suggesting a "hold" rating, which may indicate uncertainty about the stock's short-term performance.
In a competitive technology landscape, Microsoft faces challenges from other major players, which could impact its market share and growth potential.
The stock price has seen fluctuations, and while it is currently rated positively, market conditions can change rapidly, affecting investor sentiment.
Investors should be cautious of potential regulatory challenges that could arise in the tech industry, which may impact Microsoft's operations and profitability.

MSFT Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

: According to the research reports of 34 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Microsoft is $513.13, with a high forecast of $600.00 and a low forecast of $475.00.
: 34 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Microsoft in the last year. There are currently 4 hold ratings and 30 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" MSFT shares.
: According to analysts, Microsoft's stock has a predicted upside of 13.98% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.
: Over the previous 90 days, Microsoft's stock had 1 upgrade by analysts.
: Microsoft has been rated by research analysts at Bank of America, Barclays, Benchmark, BMO Capital Markets, Cantor Fitzgerald, Citigroup, DA Davidson, Evercore ISI, Guggenheim, Jefferies Financial Group, JPMorgan Chase & Co., KeyCorp, Mizuho, Morgan Stanley, Needham & Company LLC, Piper Sandler, Raymond James, Royal Bank of Canada, Scotiabank, Stifel Nicolaus, TD Securities, The Goldman Sachs Group, Tigress Financial, UBS Group, Wedbush, Wells Fargo & Company, and Westpark Capital in the past 90 days.
: Analysts like Microsoft more than other "computer and technology" companies. The consensus rating score for Microsoft is 2.88 while the average consensus rating score for "computer and technology" companies is 2.65. Learn more on how MSFT compares to other companies.

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Microsoft (MSFT) Stock Forecast & Price Target