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Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) Stock Analysis

Falling Knife setup · Temp Headwind edge

Buy WaitModerate Confidence

Technology · Software - Infrastructure

Wait for pullback to $374.21. Weak momentum; also below 200-day MA (death cross), recent C-suite change — blocks BUY_NOW at $390.70. Engine's entry $374.21 (Support Atr Sticky) is the shallowest technical level that clears the 2:1 A.R:R minimum. Key risks: Negative momentum; Below 200-MA, MA slope -3.0%/30d (confirmed downtrend).

Microsoft develops software, services, devices, and cloud solutions across three segments: Productivity and Business Processes (Microsoft 365, LinkedIn, Dynamics), Intelligent Cloud (Azure, server products), and More Personal Computing (Windows, Gaming/Xbox, search advertising).... Read more

$390.70+32.8% A.UpsideScore 6.1/10#20 of 77 Software - Infrastructure
QualityF-score8 / 9FCF yield1.28%
IncomeYield0.93%(5y avg 0.79%)Payout20.73%sustainable
Entry $374.21(Support Atr Sticky)Stop $347.87Target $516.48(analyst − 8%)A.R:R 4.8:1Setup A.R:R 7.1:1
Analyst target$561.39+43.7%55 analysts
$516.48our TP
$390.70price
$561.39mean
$870

Wait for pullback to $374.21. Weak momentum; also below 200-day MA (death cross), recent C-suite change — blocks BUY_NOW at $390.70. Engine's entry $374.21 (Support Atr Sticky) is the shallowest technical level that clears the 2:1 A.R:R minimum. Key risks: Negative momentum; Below 200-MA, MA slope -3.0%/30d (confirmed downtrend). Chart setup: Death cross, below all MAs, RSI 39, MACD bearish. Wide-moat business. Accumulate on weakness. Score 6.1/10, moderate confidence.

Passes 6/9 gates (favorable risk/reward ratio, clean insider activity, news events none recent, earnings proximity 46d clear, semi cycle peak clear, materials cycle peak clear). Fails on weak momentum and death cross (50MA < 200MA). Suitability: moderate.

news + 30-day 8-K events · 5-min refresh

Recent developments

updated 2026-06-13
TrendMatrix Research · upcoming catalyst calendar

Upcoming dated catalysts

Wed, Jul 29, 202646d to earnings· next earnings call

Thesis

Rewards
Strong earnings beat streak (4/4)
Positive news sentiment (+0.67)
High-quality business
Risks
Negative momentum
Below 200-MA, MA slope -3.0%/30d (confirmed downtrend)

Key Metrics

P/E (TTM)23.3
P/E (Fwd)20.2
Mkt Cap$2.90T
EV/EBITDA16.0
Profit Mgn39.3%
ROE34.0%
Rev Growth18.3%
Beta1.10
Dividend0.93%
Rating analysts66

Quality Signals

Piotroski F8/9MoatWideCompounder

Options Flow

P/C2.89bearish
IV43%normal
Max Pain$510+30.5% vs spot

Concentration Risks(10-K Item 1A)

  • MEDIUMProductWindows operating systems on PCs
    10-K Item 1A: 'We derive substantial revenue from licenses of Windows operating systems on PCs.'

Material Events(8-K, last 90d)

  • 2026-05-14Item 5.02LOW
    Board appointed Carmine Di Sibio as a non-employee director effective May 13, 2026; he will serve on the Audit and Compensation Committees. No arrangement or understanding with other persons; receives standard non-employee director compensation.
    SEC filing →

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Rating Breakdown

1 floor-breaker

Price action weak — below key moving averages, no momentum carry. Needs a base before trend-continuation setups apply.static

Macd
0.0
Obv
1.0
Ma Position
1.0
Volume
2.8
Rsi
3.5
Volume distribution (falling OBV)Below 200-MA, MA slope -3.0%/30d — confirmed downtrend
GatesMomentum 1.7<4.5Death cross (50MA < 200MA)Executive change: officer departure/appointmentA.R:R 4.8 ≥ 1.5Insider activity: OKNEWS EVENTS NONE RECENTEARNINGS PROXIMITY 46d clearSEMI CYCLE PEAK CLEARMATERIALS CYCLE PEAK CLEARFalling KnifeSuitability: Moderate
RSI
39 · Neutral
20D MA 50D MA 200D MADEATH CROSSSupport $382.27Resistance $466.32

Price Targets

$348
$374
$516
A.Upside+32.2%
A.R:R4.8:1
Setup A.R:R (at entry)7.1:1

Position Sizing

ConvictionHigh conviction
Suggested %0.8%
Max %1.7%
RegimeSteady

Risk Alerts

! News modifier capped: WAIT cannot upgrade to NOW via sentiment alone
! momentum at 1.7 (below the engine's 4.5 threshold)
! Death cross — 50-day MA below 200-day MA

Earnings

B
B
B
B
4/4 beats
Next Earnings2026-07-29 (46d)

Verdict History

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Verdicts are recorded on every nightly pipeline run. Rows capture transitions (verdict flips, score deltas ≥0.3, entry/TP/SL changes). Rows with a ▶ can be expanded to see the change reason. Aggregate cohort performance is tracked in the recommendation ledger.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is MSFT stock a buy right now?

Wait for pullback to $374.21. Weak momentum; also below 200-day MA (death cross), recent C-suite change — blocks BUY_NOW at $390.70. Engine's entry $374.21 (Support Atr Sticky) is the shallowest technical level that clears the 2:1 A.R:R minimum. Key risks: Negative momentum; Below 200-MA, MA slope -3.0%/30d (confirmed downtrend). Chart setup: Death cross, below all MAs, RSI 39, MACD bearish. Wide-moat business. Accumulate on weakness. Target $516.48 (+32.2%), stop $347.87 (−12.3%), Setup A.R:R 7.1:1. Score 6.1/10, moderate confidence.

What is the MSFT stock price target?

Take-profit target: $516.48 (+32.8% upside). Target $516.48 (+32.2%), stop $347.87 (−12.3%), Setup A.R:R 7.1:1. Stop-loss: $347.87.

What are the risks of investing in MSFT?

Negative momentum; Below 200-MA, MA slope -3.0%/30d (confirmed downtrend).

Is MSFT overvalued or undervalued?

Microsoft Corporation trades at a P/E of 23.3 (forward 20.2). TrendMatrix value score: 5.9/10. Verdict: Buy (Wait for Entry).

What do analysts say about MSFT?

66 analysts cover MSFT with a consensus score of 4.3/5. Average price target: $561.

What does Microsoft Corporation do?Microsoft develops software, services, devices, and cloud solutions across three segments: Productivity and Business...

Microsoft develops software, services, devices, and cloud solutions across three segments: Productivity and Business Processes (Microsoft 365, LinkedIn, Dynamics), Intelligent Cloud (Azure, server products), and More Personal Computing (Windows, Gaming/Xbox, search advertising). It monetizes through commercial and consumer subscriptions, cloud consumption, Windows OEM licensing, and advertising, serving individuals and enterprises worldwide with roughly 228,000 employees. Its scale advantage stems from datacenter economies of scale and platform-based ecosystems with network effects.

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