Microsoft's stock remains below $500 despite the Nasdaq reaching record highs, due to three main pressures: rising interest rates increasing discount rates on megacaps, heavy capital expenditures on AI infrastructure outpacing revenue, and investor rotation toward newer AI and semiconductor stories. While Microsoft reported strong revenue growth, especially in Azure cloud services, and an expanding commercial backlog, its capital spending has significantly reduced free cash flow. The upcoming earnings report will be crucial to see if Azure growth sustains and capital expenditures stabilize, which could help Microsoft reclaim the $500 price level.
Despite the Nasdaq hitting record highs, Microsoft struggles to stay above $500, reflecting the pressures noted in the news. On Pluang, Microsoft trades at USD 499.71 with a modest 1-day gain of 0.34% as of Sep 24, 2026 00:02 WIB. The stock's market cap stands at $3.70 trillion, and investors hold it for an average of 140 days, showing steady interest amid current challenges.
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