Microsoft (MSFT) Stock Forecast & Price Target

$428.21 -15.85 (-3.57%)

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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 30 Analyst Ratings

Sell
0

Hold
3

Buy
27

Based on 30 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 30 analysts, 3 have given a hold rating, 26 have given a buy rating, and 1 has given a strong buy rating for MSFT.

Consensus Price Target

$512.66
19.72% Upside

According to the 30 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Microsoft, the average price target is $512.66. The highest price target for MSFT is $600.00, while the lowest price target for MSFT is $465.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 19.72% from the current price of $428.21.

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MSFT Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 1/28/24 to 1/27/25	1 Month Ago 12/29/23 to 12/28/24	3 Months Ago 10/30/23 to 10/29/24	1 Year Ago 1/28/23 to 1/28/24
Strong Buy	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy	26 Buy rating(s)	27 Buy rating(s)	26 Buy rating(s)	36 Buy rating(s)
Hold	3 Hold rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	3 Hold rating(s)
Sell	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	1 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target	$512.66	$509.90	$502.97	$403.16
Forecasted Upside	19.72% Upside	18.43% Upside	16.44% Upside	-0.19% Downside
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	2.93	2.68	2.52
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy
Predicted Upside	15.45% Upside	53.89% Upside	11.52% 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
1/24/2025	Guggenheim 2 of 5 stars	John Difucci Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Reiterated Rating	Neutral ➝ Neutral
1/22/2025	Morgan Stanley 3 of 5 stars	Keith Weiss Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$548.00 ➝ $540.00	+26.02%
1/17/2025	Cantor Fitzgerald 4 of 5 stars	Thomas Blakey Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Initiated Coverage	Overweight	$509.00	+19.88%
1/6/2025	Piper Sandler Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$470.00 ➝ $520.00	+22.83%
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%
12/18/2024	Stifel Nicolaus Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$475.00 ➝ $515.00	+13.93%
12/18/2024	UBS Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$500.00 ➝ $525.00	+16.43%
12/13/2024	Mizuho Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$480.00 ➝ $510.00	+13.44%
11/19/2024	Wedbush Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	D. Ives Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Reiterated Rating	Outperform	$550.00	+31.65%
11/5/2024	Royal Bank of Canada Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$500.00 ➝ $500.00	+20.59%
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10/31/2024	JPMorgan Chase & Co. Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$470.00 ➝ $465.00	+13.84%
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%
10/31/2024	BMO Capital Markets Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Outperform	$500.00 ➝ $495.00	+14.44%
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%
10/23/2024	Citigroup Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$500.00 ➝ $497.00	+15.50%
10/18/2024	Wells Fargo & Company Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Buy ➝ Buy
10/18/2024	KeyCorp Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$490.00 ➝ $505.00	+21.18%
10/10/2024	The Goldman Sachs Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$515.00 ➝ $500.00	+19.77%
10/8/2024	Oppenheimer Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Downgrade	Outperform ➝ Market Perform
9/23/2024	DA Davidson Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	G. Luria Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Downgrade	Buy ➝ Neutral	$475.00 ➝ $475.00	+9.13%
7/17/2024	Bank of America Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$480.00 ➝ $510.00	+13.45%
7/9/2024	Argus Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$475.00 ➝ $526.00	+14.01%
6/13/2024	Tigress Financial Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$475.00 ➝ $550.00	+24.52%
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%
4/26/2024	Raymond James Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$450.00 ➝ $480.00	+17.41%
4/26/2024	Evercore ISI Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$475.00 ➝ $485.00	+21.54%
4/1/2024	Jefferies Financial Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$465.00 ➝ $550.00	+29.59%
1/31/2024	Barclays Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$421.00 ➝ $475.00	+16.25%
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%
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%
4/26/2023	888 Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Maintains
4/26/2023	Atlantic Securities Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Overweight	$290.00 ➝ $330.00	+11.98%
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4/26/2023	Moffett Nathanson Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Market Perform	$263.00 ➝ $306.00	+3.83%
4/26/2023	Wolfe Research Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Outperform	$330.00 ➝ $350.00	+27.08%

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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 Saturday, January 25, 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 has received multiple "buy" ratings from analysts, indicating strong confidence in its growth potential. The consensus rating is "Moderate Buy" with a price target of $512.66, suggesting significant upside from the current stock price.
The company has a diverse product portfolio, including the latest versions of Microsoft 365 and Azure, which are critical for businesses transitioning to cloud-based solutions. This positions Microsoft well in the growing cloud services market.
Recent analyst reports have shown increasing price targets, with some analysts projecting prices as high as $550.00, reflecting optimism about Microsoft's future performance and market position.
Microsoft's strong presence in the gaming industry, particularly with Xbox and cloud gaming services, continues to attract a large user base, contributing to revenue growth and brand loyalty.
Insider ownership, although low at 0.03%, can indicate management's confidence in the company's future, which may reassure investors about the company's direction and leadership.

Microsoft
Bear Case

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

Insider selling has been notable, with a total of 41,200 shares sold worth over $17 million in the last 90 days. This could signal a lack of confidence from those closest to the company.
Some analysts have downgraded their ratings, with Oppenheimer moving from "outperform" to "market perform," indicating potential concerns about the company's growth trajectory.
The competitive landscape in the software and cloud services market is intensifying, with other tech giants aggressively pursuing market share, which could impact Microsoft's growth and profitability.
While the company has a strong product lineup, any significant delays or issues with the latest versions of its software or services could negatively affect investor sentiment and stock performance.
Market volatility and economic uncertainties could pose risks to Microsoft's stock performance, as broader market trends often influence individual stock prices.

MSFT Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

: According to the research reports of 30 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Microsoft is $512.66, with a high forecast of $600.00 and a low forecast of $465.00.
: 30 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Microsoft in the last twelve months. There are currently 3 hold ratings, 26 buy ratings and 1 strong buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" MSFT shares.
: According to analysts, Microsoft's stock has a predicted upside of 19.72% 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 BMO Capital Markets, Cantor Fitzgerald, Guggenheim, JPMorgan Chase & Co., Loop Capital, Mizuho, Morgan Stanley, Piper Sandler, Royal Bank of Canada, Stifel Nicolaus, TD Cowen, UBS Group, and Wedbush in the past 90 days.
: Analysts like Microsoft more than other "computer and technology" companies. The consensus rating score for Microsoft is 2.93 while the average consensus rating score for "computer and technology" companies is 2.68. Learn more on how MSFT compares to other companies.

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Microsoft (MSFT) Stock Forecast & Price Target