Microsoft (MSFT) Stock Forecast & Price Target

$517.10 -3.07 (-0.59%)

Closing price 08/18/2025 04:00 PM Eastern

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$517.66 +0.55 (+0.11%)

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Microsoft - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2025)

MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.

Consensus Rating

Moderate Buy

Based on 32 Analyst Ratings

Sell
0

Hold
2

Buy
30

Based on 32 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Microsoft in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy." Out of the 32 analysts, 2 have given a hold rating, and 30 have given a buy rating for MSFT.

Consensus Price Target

$612.54
18.46% Upside

According to the 32 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Microsoft, the average price target is $612.54. The highest price target for MSFT is $675.00, while the lowest price target for MSFT is $475.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 18.46% from the current price of $517.10.

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MSFT Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 8/19/24 to 8/19/25	1 Month Ago 7/20/24 to 7/20/25	3 Months Ago 5/21/24 to 5/21/25	1 Year Ago 8/20/23 to 8/19/24
Strong Buy	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy	30 Buy rating(s)	29 Buy rating(s)	29 Buy rating(s)	32 Buy rating(s)
Hold	2 Hold rating(s)	3 Hold rating(s)	5 Hold rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)
Sell	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target	$612.54	$541.79	$512.63	$494.72
Forecasted Upside	18.46% Upside	6.22% Upside	13.27% Upside	17.36% Upside
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy

MSFT Analyst Recommendations By Month

The chart below shows how a company's ratings by analysts have changed over time. Each bar represents the previous year of ratings for that month. Within each bar, the sell ratings are shown in red, the hold ratings are shown in yellow, the buy ratings are shown in green, and the strong buy ratings are shown in dark green.

MSFT Price Targets by Month

The chart below shows how a company's share price and consensus price target have changed over time. The dark blue line represents the company's actual price. The lighter blue line represents the stock's consensus price target. The even lighter blue range in the background of the two lines represents the low price target and the high price target for each stock.

Microsoft Stock vs. The Competition

Type	Microsoft	Computer and Technology Companies	S&P 500
Consensus Rating Score	2.94	2.65	2.53
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy
Predicted Upside	18.46% Upside	64.10% Upside	11.84% Upside
News Sentiment Rating	Positive News See Recent MSFT News	Positive News	Positive News

Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

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Date	Brokerage	Analyst Name	Action	Rating	Price Target	Upside/Downside on Report Date
8/18/2025	Truist Financial 3 of 5 stars	Terry Tillman Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$650.00 ➝ $675.00	+29.83%
7/31/2025	Morgan Stanley 3 of 5 stars	Keith Weiss Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$530.00 ➝ $582.00	+7.74%
7/31/2025	UBS Group 4 of 5 stars	Karl Keirstead Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Reiterated Rating	Buy ➝ Buy	$600.00 ➝ $650.00	+20.32%
7/31/2025	Wells Fargo & Company Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Michael Turrin Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Reiterated Rating	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$600.00 ➝ $650.00	+20.49%
7/31/2025	Barclays Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Raimo Lenschow Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$550.00 ➝ $625.00	+15.85%
7/31/2025	Jefferies Financial Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Brent Thill Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$600.00 ➝ $675.00	+25.12%
7/31/2025	DA Davidson Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Gil Luria Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$600.00 ➝ $650.00	+21.80%
7/31/2025	Scotiabank Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Patrick Colville Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Sector Outperform ➝ Sector Outperform	$500.00 ➝ $650.00	+21.55%
7/31/2025	Royal Bank Of Canada Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Rishi Jaluria Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$525.00 ➝ $640.00	+19.55%
7/31/2025	Piper Sandler Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Brent Bracelin Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$600.00 ➝ $650.00	+21.40%
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7/31/2025	TD Cowen Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Buy	$580.00 ➝ $640.00	+18.90%
7/31/2025	Sanford C. Bernstein Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Outperform	$540.00 ➝ $637.00	+18.35%
7/31/2025	Mizuho Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Gregg Moskowitz Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Outperform	$540.00 ➝ $625.00	+16.12%
7/31/2025	Wedbush Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Daniel Ives Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$600.00 ➝ $625.00	+21.78%
7/31/2025	Cantor Fitzgerald Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Thomas Blakey Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$581.00 ➝ $639.00	+24.50%
7/31/2025	Westpark Capital Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Curtis Shauger Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Reiterated Rating	Hold ➝ Hold
7/31/2025	Bank of America Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Brad Sills Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$585.00 ➝ $640.00	+24.70%
7/31/2025	Oppenheimer Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Brian Schwartz Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$600.00 ➝ $630.00	+22.75%
7/31/2025	BMO Capital Markets Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Keith Bachman Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Outperform	$550.00 ➝ $650.00	+26.65%
7/31/2025	KeyCorp Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Jackson Ader Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Sector Weight ➝ Overweight	$630.00	+22.75%
7/28/2025	Stifel Nicolaus Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Brad Reback Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$500.00 ➝ $550.00	+7.72%
7/28/2025	Raymond James Financial Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Andrew Marok Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$490.00 ➝ $570.00	+11.64%
7/25/2025	Evercore ISI Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Kirk Materne Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$515.00 ➝ $545.00	+6.40%
7/24/2025	Loop Capital Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Yun Kim Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$550.00 ➝ $600.00	+17.05%
7/22/2025	Citigroup Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Tyler Radke Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$605.00 ➝ $613.00	+20.39%
5/21/2025	The Goldman Sachs Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Kash Rangan Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$480.00 ➝ $550.00	+21.41%
5/1/2025	Benchmark Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	C. Acree Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Reiterated Rating	Buy ➝ Buy
5/1/2025	Needham & Company LLC Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Buy ➝ Buy
5/1/2025	Guggenheim Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	John Difucci Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Reiterated Rating	Neutral ➝ Neutral
5/1/2025	TD Securities Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Derrick Wood Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$475.00 ➝ $490.00	+13.29%
5/1/2025	JPMorgan Chase & Co. Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Mark Murphy Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$465.00 ➝ $475.00	+20.17%
3/20/2025	Tigress Financial Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Ivan Feinseth Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$550.00 ➝ $595.00	+54.02%
7/9/2024	Argus Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$475.00 ➝ $526.00	+14.01%
6/10/2024	New Street Research Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	P. Ferragu Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Initiated Coverage	Buy	$570.00	+34.48%
5/17/2024	Macquarie Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$460.00 ➝ $475.00	+13.24%
1/18/2024	BNP Paribas Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Upgrade	Neutral ➝ Outperform	$471.00	+20.93%
12/5/2023	China Renaissance Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Initiated Coverage	Buy	$466.00	+26.24%
10/26/2023	Rosenblatt Securities Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$370.00 ➝ $375.00	+13.01%
10/26/2023	HSBC Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Upgrade	Hold ➝ Buy	$347.00 ➝ $413.00	+21.23%

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Should I Buy Microsoft Stock? MSFT Pros and Cons Explained

These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Friday, August 15, 2025. Please send any questions or comments about these Microsoft pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Microsoft
Bull Case

Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Microsoft:

The current stock price is around $609.86, reflecting strong market confidence and potential for growth.
Microsoft has a solid dividend yield of 0.6%, providing a steady income stream for investors through its annualized dividend of $3.32 per share.
Analysts have issued numerous buy ratings, with a consensus target price indicating significant upside potential, suggesting that many expect the stock to perform well in the near future.
The company maintains a low payout ratio of 24.34%, indicating that it retains a substantial portion of its earnings for reinvestment, which can drive future growth.
Recent upgrades from multiple analysts, including price target increases from firms like Jefferies and Barclays, highlight strong confidence in Microsoft's growth trajectory.

Microsoft
Bear Case

Investors should be bearish about investing in Microsoft for these reasons:

Despite positive ratings, the stock's performance can be volatile, and market conditions may lead to fluctuations that could impact short-term investments.
With a high number of buy ratings, there may be a risk of overvaluation, which could lead to a price correction if expectations are not met.
Competition in the tech industry is fierce, and any setbacks in product development or market share could negatively affect Microsoft's growth prospects.
Economic uncertainties and potential regulatory challenges could pose risks to Microsoft's business operations and profitability.
While the dividend is attractive, it is relatively low compared to other tech companies, which may not appeal to income-focused investors.

MSFT Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

: According to the research reports of 32 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Microsoft is $612.54, with a high forecast of $675.00 and a low forecast of $475.00.
: 32 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Microsoft in the last year. There are currently 2 hold ratings and 30 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" MSFT shares.
: According to analysts, Microsoft's stock has a predicted upside of 18.46% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.
: Over the previous 90 days, Microsoft's stock had 2 upgrades by analysts.
: Microsoft has been rated by research analysts at Bank of America, Barclays, BMO Capital Markets, Cantor Fitzgerald, Citigroup, DA Davidson, Evercore ISI, Jefferies Financial Group, KeyCorp, Loop Capital, Mizuho, Morgan Stanley, Oppenheimer, Piper Sandler, Raymond James Financial, Royal Bank Of Canada, Sanford C. Bernstein, Scotiabank, Stifel Nicolaus, TD Cowen, The Goldman Sachs Group, Truist Financial, UBS Group, Wedbush, Wells Fargo & Company, and Westpark Capital in the past 90 days.
: Analysts like Microsoft more than other "computer and technology" companies. The consensus rating score for Microsoft is 2.94 while the average consensus rating score for "computer and technology" companies is 2.65. Learn more on how MSFT compares to other companies.

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Microsoft (MSFT) Stock Forecast & Price Target