Microsoft reported better-than-expected earnings with revenue of $92.28 billion and strong Azure growth of 48%, yet its stock price at $523.71 is still 2.59% lower than a year ago. Despite this, analysts remain optimistic, with a 24/7 Wall St. price target of $630.31 suggesting over 20% upside. The cautious market reaction is partly due to lower-than-expected capital expenditures and concerns about the impact of AI investments and OpenAI exposure. Going forward, Microsoft's growth in cloud services and AI infrastructure, along with managing capital spending, will be key to reaching higher valuations.
Microsoft's stock trades at $524.19 on Pluang as of Nov 02, 2026 23:41 WIB, slightly above the article's $523.71 figure and up 0.44% on the day. Despite this, the price remains below its 52-week high of $543.45, showing some room for growth compared to the recent peak. The stock's market cap stands at $3.88 trillion, reflecting its massive scale in the technology sector.
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