The technology giant Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) suffered one of its worst sessions of the 2020s, seeing its stock crash nearly 10% in 24 hours and its market capitalization collapse by almost $360 billion.
Microsoft delivered strong Q2 results, with $81.3B in revenue and 29% Y/Y Intelligent Cloud growth, beating both top and bottom line estimates by wide margins. MSFT's robust free cash flow and heavy AI investment, including a potential increased OpenAI stake, position it for future growth despite a 7% share price dip after earnings. Valuation at 25.6X forward P/E is justified by accelerating enterprise cloud and AI adoption; I now rate MSFT a strong buy, up from buy.
Tech and software shares fell sharply during Thursday trading.
Microsoft's stock tumbled over the company's decision to prioritize internal AI development over immediate cloud revenue.
Microsoft this week deployed its first crop of its homegrown AI chips in one of its data centers, with plans to roll out more in the coming months, it says.
Despite delivering a double beat for Q2 FY2026, Microsoft's stock is nosediving by a double-digit percentage. In this note, we explore Microsoft's quarterly report in an attempt to comprehend Mr. Market's reaction. Furthermore, we reevaluate MSFT's long-term risk/reward using TQI's Valuation model.
Microsoft Corp. NASDAQ: MSFT was one of the first “Magnificent 7” stocks to report earnings this season. Despite beating on the top and bottom lines, concerns about the return on investment from Microsoft's robust capital expenditures (CapEx) plans have sent the stock plummeting.
Microsoft Corp (NASDAQ:MSFT)'s latest quarterly earnings drew a mixed reaction from analysts, as strong revenue growth driven by Azure and artificial intelligence was tempered by concerns over heavy capital spending and the pace at which AI investments are translating into earnings growth. The company reported December-quarter revenue of $81.27 billion, beating Wall Street estimates of $80.28 billion, while earnings per share also topped expectations.
The company's ability to monetize AI across its stack positions it well for multi-year expansion.
Microsoft shares are taking a big hit after the company reported earnings Wednesday.
MSFT beats fiscal Q2 estimates as cloud and AI power 17% revenue growth, Azure surges, and bookings jump, though shares fall on capex and capacity concerns.
Microsoft Corporation reported strong Q2 results, with a double beat and 17% revenue growth, yet shares declined post-earnings. MSFT has become significantly cheaper following a recent pullback, creating a more attractive value proposition relative to its growth. Despite trailing the broader market since late 2023, MSFT's current valuation and growth trajectory support a positive outlook.