Microsoft (MSFT) performed well in the stock market, with analysts predicting strong upcoming earnings

From Nasdaq: 2025-01-06 17:45:20

Microsoft (MSFT) closed at $427.58, up 1% from the previous day, outperforming the S&P 500. Analysts predict earnings of $3.14 per share and revenue of $68.75 billion for Microsoft’s upcoming report, showing growth. The Zacks Rank system rates Microsoft as a #3 (Hold) with a Forward P/E ratio of 32.74.

Investors should watch for estimate revisions and consider the PEG ratio of 2.25 for MSFT, which is trading at a premium compared to its industry average. The Computer – Software industry ranks in the top 37% among all sectors. Zacks experts have selected a stock with the potential to double, targeting millennial and Gen Z audiences with significant revenue growth.

This selected stock could surpass previous Zacks’ picks, like Nano-X Imaging, which saw a +129.6% increase in 9 months. Stay updated on stock-impacting metrics by visiting Zacks.com for more information and insights.



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