Microsoft Corporation is our largest position in our portfolio, and I continue to reiterate my Buy rating with a price target of $635 per share, implying a 33% potential upside. MSFT faces short-term volatility from shifting AI narratives and competitive pressure, notably from Google's Gemini and OpenAI's "code red" announcement. Yesterday, MSFT news emerged of the company lowering its AI sales quotas, which the management denied in a statement, helping the stock recover some of its losses.
Microsoft has offloaded OpenAI's risks while keeping the benefits, making it the best Big Tech AI play, according to one analyst
$3.5 trillion. That's Microsoft's market capitalization as of Wednesday, ranking behind Google parent Alphabet ($3.8 trillion), Apple ($4.2 trillion) and Nvidia ($4.3 trillion), respectively.
Adjusting sales quotas early in the fiscal year is not surprising, says one analyst who sees weakness in the stock as a buying opportunity.
Microsoft Corp (NASDAQ:MSFT) shares fell 2.1% on Wednesday morning after a report suggested the company has lowered expectations for sales of its newer artificial intelligence products among business customers. The Information reported that Microsoft has reduced growth goals for AI software, citing two salespeople in the Azure cloud unit.
Artificial intelligence has fueled a multi-trillion-dollar stock market surge over the past few years, propelling companies like Microsoft ( NASDAQ:MSFT ) and Nvidia ( NASDAQ:NVDA ) to record valuations.
Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) shares are under pressure after internal sales adjustments signaled weakening momentum in the company's push to commercialize its newest artificial intelligence (AI) products.
Multiple divisions at Microsoft have lowered sales growth targets for certain artificial intelligence products after many sales staff missed goals in the fiscal year that ended in June, The Information reported on Wednesday.
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Billionaire Peter Thiel runs the hedge fund Thiel Macro and is known for playing a significant role in identifying growth stocks.
Microsoft's recent pullback is largely driven by overspending concerns, despite a strong 1Q FY2026 report. 2Q FY2026 Azure revenue growth is expected to come in at 39%–40% YoY, in line with 1Q levels, while total revenue guidance indicates a modest slowdown. Capex, including capital leases, surged significantly in 1Q, and AI investment is expected to remain elevated in FY2026, as demand continues to outpace capacity.
MSFT's 16.7% YTD gain reflects OpenAI optimism, but premium valuation and rising competition from Amazon, Oracle and Google suggest waiting for a better entry.