Microsoft is set to release its fourth-quarter fiscal 2025 results today after market close. The stock has gained 30% in the past three months, hitting all-time highs. Analysts are bullish ahead of the results, with ETFs like MSFX, GXPT, IXN, IYW, and VGT in focus due to their exposure to Microsoft.
Microsoft has an Earnings ESP of -0.64% and a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy). The company’s earnings track record is strong, with an average earnings surprise of 5.21%. Analysts expect earnings growth of 13.56% and revenue growth of 13.88% from the year-ago quarter.
Wall Street analysts have an average recommendation of 1.23 on Microsoft, with 82.98% Strong Buy ratings. The average price target for the stock is $554.30, with a Growth Score of B. Microsoft is seen as primed for growth in the weeks ahead.
Investor focus is on Microsoft’s Azure cloud business and AI applications. Evercore ISI raised its price target to $545.00, citing momentum in Azure and AI. Wedbush raised the target to $6000, highlighting AI monetization opportunities with Copilot and Azure.
Microsoft expects revenues of $70 billion and earnings per share of $3.46 for the fiscal fourth quarter of 2025. ETFs like MSFX, GXPT, IXN, IYW, and VGT provide exposure to Microsoft stock and are worth watching for potential growth opportunities.
The world’s largest software company is expected to continue growing as AI applications drive cloud infrastructure usage. However, investor focus is on potential headwinds as OpenAI explores collaborations with other tech giants.
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