Microsoft exceeded revenue estimates by $2.3B, with Azure growing 40% YoY. Analysts rate stock a buy with $625.41 target. Retirement report reveals quick questions allowing early retirement realization. Despite stock pullback, Microsoft’s fundamentals remain strong, with revenue beating estimates and Azure growth at 40%.

CEO Nadella positions Microsoft in AI revolution, with AI assistants embedded in productivity suite. Analysts bullish on stock, with $625.41 price target reflecting 30.5% upside. Microsoft’s growth trajectory and revenue projections justify premium valuation. S&P 500 trades at 22x forward earnings, Microsoft at 30x.

Microsoft’s potential to reach $650 by 2026 analyzed. Catalysts include accelerating AI monetization, Azure cloud market share growth, institutional investor confidence, and data center expansion. Achieving $650 would require a 35.7% gain. Market sentiment on AI will influence Microsoft’s future gains.

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