Key Facts on Big Tech Performance
As of 2026, major tech companies—Alphabet, Meta, Microsoft, and Amazon—are underperforming the S&P 500, with only Amazon showing gains. Microsoft experienced a notable 31% increase in stock price from July 23 to August 7, 2026, but analysts project its median price target of $555 represents only an 11% increase from its August 7 closing price of $499.99.
Analysts’ outlooks show that Meta has the most potential for growth with a median price target of $750, signaling a potential gain of 26.6% from its last closing price of $592.10. Alphabet’s Class C shares have a median target of $426.50, 20.6% above its last closing price of $353.47, while Amazon is set to climb to $325, an 18.4% gain from its closing price of $274.48.
Microsoft’s strong fiscal 2026 Q4 results highlighted the success of its Azure division, which surpassed $100 billion in revenue for the first time. Despite the high capital expenditures in AI, analysts suggest that Microsoft’s stock gains may unfold over a longer period rather than in immediate spikes.
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