AI's execution hurdles and widening losses contrast sharply with MSFT's scale, profitability and broad AI adoption.
Microsoft on Thursday said it plans to build a second massive artificial intelligence data center in Wisconsin, bringing its spending in the state to more than $7 billion.
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Microsoft Corp (NASDAQ:MSFT) announced on Wednesday that it has signed a binding five-year customer agreement with Nscale Global Holdings Ltd and Aker ASA, kicking off commercial execution of scalable, renewable infrastructure for artificial intelligence (AI) across Europe. The agreement, valued at about US$6.2 billion, secures Microsoft's access to high-performance AI compute capacity to be delivered in staged deployments beginning in 2026.
Microsoft Inc said on Tuesday that it seized nearly 340 websites tied to a rapidly growing Nigerian-based service that allowed users to carry out phishing operations that stole at least 5,000 Microsoft user credentials.
Microsoft's Azure cloud growth remains the key driver, supported by strong AI integration and its OpenAI partnership, with a 5-year average growth forecast of 30.5%. The gaming segment faces headwinds from console cycle maturity and market shifts, but represents less than 8% of total revenue, limiting its impact on overall growth. Our updated DCF valuation shows a 26% upside as we rate Microsoft as a Buy, reflecting higher forward growth forecasts and robust cloud momentum.
Microsoft's stock (NASDAQ: MSFT) has climbed over 30% in the past six months, driven by strong quarterly results marked by improving revenue growth and expanding margins. However, with the stock now trading at 37 times its trailing earnings, the key question for investors is whether MSFT is still worth buying.
Microsoft (MSFT) stands out as a defensive AI leader, combining robust growth potential with sustained profitability and downside protection for investors. MSFT exceeded expectations in Q4 FY2025, with revenue up 17%, cloud growth accelerating, and strong operating margins, driven by surging Azure demand. The $17.4B Nebius (NBIS) AI infrastructure deal secures long-term capacity, supporting MSFT's AI ambitions while maintaining abundant free cash flow despite rising capex.
In the latest trading session, Microsoft (MSFT) closed at $509.87, marking a +1.77% move from the previous day.
Microsoft and OpenAI are getting close to an agreement on the future of their partnership. The companies said in a joint statement released Thursday (Sept.
Microsoft has invested more than $13 billion in OpenAI. The two companies have disputed over the deal terms of their partnership.
Microsoft plans significant investments in its own AI chip cluster, Mustafa Suleyman said. The company should be able to build top AI models in-house, he added.