Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ: MSFT) reported strong earnings on August 6, 2025, exceeding revenue and earnings expectations while maintaining its forecast for data center spending. Following the report, nearly two dozen analysts raised or reiterated their price targets for Microsoft, with many exceeding the consensus price of $609.86, suggesting a 15% potential gain.
Analysts forecast Microsoft will achieve 12.3% earnings growth over the next year, with ambitious goals fueled by investments in AI and cloud infrastructure. One analyst raised Microsoft’s price target to $675, indicating bullish sentiment in light of the company’s growth trajectory, especially compared to competitors like Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ: META), projected at 13.15% growth.
Currently, Microsoft stock has seen a 2.8% increase since the earnings announcement and remains above its 20-day moving average of $513.61. While it faces potential overbought conditions, the stock maintains upward momentum as indicated by positive technical signals.
