Microsoft stock forecast: Third-party targets

Microsoft (MSFT) is trading at $506.65 as of 13:48 UTC on 10 September 2025, just above its intraday high of $506.60 and well clear of the session low of $497.71.

By Dan Mitchell14:22 (UTC), 1 October 2025 Updated

Microsoft sign outside offices — Microsoft’s stock price has struggled in 2022, mostly due to external factors – Photo: VDB Photos/Shutterstock

Shares gained as the US 10-year Treasury yield touched 4.5% following this week’s auction. The Nasdaq 100 held near recent highs, while trading volume matched the five-day average (Reuters, 9 September 2025).

Microsoft share price forecast: Analyst price target view

Evercore ISI (quarterly survey)

Evercore ISI raised its price target to $545 from $515 on 24 July 2025, representing the average across its analyst panel. The firm cited ongoing strength in cloud services and resilient enterprise IT budgets (GuruFocus, 24 July 2025).

Barclays (house view)

Barclays lifted its target to $625 from $550 on 31 August 2025 after revising Azure growth estimates on continued digital transformation spending. The update reflects its view of durable enterprise demand with incremental upside from AI deployments (Investing.com UK, 31 August 2025).

Goldman Sachs (sector outlook)

Goldman Sachs raised its 12-month target to $630 from $550, noting structural tailwinds in cloud infrastructure spending. The bank expects margin expansion as Microsoft integrates Copilot and AI offerings into core products (GuruFocus, 1 August 2025).

UBS (equity research)

UBS set a $650 target on 2 September 2025, citing stronger-than-expected Azure revenues. The bank highlighted capacity constraints in hyperscale datacentres as supportive for pricing power (TipRanks, 10 September 2025)

Wells Fargo (sector update)

Wells Fargo lifted its target to $600 on 17 July 2025, pointing to accelerated adoption of AI-driven solutions by large enterprises. The firm noted improved operating leverage as software-as-a-service revenues scale (Yahoo Finance, 17 July 2025)

Takeaway: Analyst targets for Microsoft range from $545 to $650, with consensus shaped by cloud revenue, AI integration and enterprise IT spending.

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MSFT stock price: Technical overview

On the daily chart, MSFT trades at $506.65 as of 13:48 UTC on 10 September 2025, holding above its 20/50/100/200-DMAs at approximately 510 / 511 / 478 / 445, with the 14-day RSI at 40.9 (neutral).

This is technical analysis for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice or a recommendation to buy or sell any instrument.

Capital.com’s client sentiment for Microsoft CFDs

Client positioning in Microsoft (MSFT) CFDs is heavily skewed towards longs, with 96.6% buyers vs 3.4% sellers, giving buyers a lead of 90.2 percentage points. This snapshot reflects open positions on Capital.com and is subject to change.

Data correct as of 10 September 2025.

FAQ

What is the 5 year forecast for Microsoft stock?

Longer-term forecasts vary by provider and methodology. Analysts tracking MSFT often focus on Azure’s enterprise demand, cloud revenue, AI monetisation, and subscription growth across Office and LinkedIn. Projections generally indicate sustained revenue and earnings growth, though the path over five years remains uncertain due to macroeconomic conditions, competition and regulation.

Is Microsoft a good stock to buy?

Whether MSFT is suitable depends on your strategy, time horizon and risk profile. Analysts are broadly positive, though recommendations differ. Key considerations include Microsoft’s cloud leadership, AI adoption, regulatory scrutiny and wider equity market conditions. Always conduct independent research and assess how any exposure fits your approach to risk management.

Could Microsoft stock go up or down?

Microsoft’s share price may respond to quarterly earnings, AI adoption trends, cloud spending, and macro factors such as interest rates. Upside drivers could include stronger Azure revenues or broader AI integration, while weaker enterprise demand, competition or regulatory challenges could weigh on the stock.

Should I invest in Microsoft stock?

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