After a strong buy recommendation following the October 2025 market drop, Microsoft shares have risen nearly 40%. However, the investor is now less confident due to a changing macroeconomic environment, including a 10-year bond yield above 5% and a hawkish Federal Reserve. While optimistic about Microsoft's AI Copilot initiative, skepticism remains due to past unfulfilled AI agent launches. The investor seeks clear evidence next quarter, such as Copilot paid seats surpassing 30 million, before increasing conviction. Despite this, Microsoft is not downgraded to a sell but is not recommended for chasing at current valuations and macro conditions.
Microsoft's market cap stands at $3.78 trillion as of October 1, 2026, 14:21 WIB, with shares priced at $511.85 and a slight 0.20% decline on the day. The stock's 52-week high is $542.07, showing it remains near peak levels despite some investor caution highlighted in the news. On Pluang, the order activity heavily favors selling at 91%, reflecting a cautious stance among retail investors amid the current macroeconomic environment.
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