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Microsoft stock could rise to $600 driven by strong earnings growth, not just valuation multiples.

Company Fundamentals
18 May 2026
Forbes
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Bullish
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Microsoft shares, currently around $410, could climb to $600 based on solid earnings growth rather than a rise in valuation multiples. The company’s revenue growth of 17.9% outpaces its three-year average, supported by its shift to cloud services and strong enterprise demand visibility. Forecasts predict a 15% annual revenue growth over three years, boosting revenue from $318.3 billion to $486.5 billion and earnings from $125.2 billion to $186.1 billion. Maintaining a steady price-to-earnings ratio of 24.3, this growth could increase Microsoft’s market cap to over $4.5 trillion, reflecting a 50% share price rise if the market conditions hold.

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