Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) has recently attracted considerable attention as one of the most searched-for stocks on Zacks.com. Over the past month, its shares have remained flat at 0% return, compared to the S&P 500’s +3.2% and a slight decline of 0.1% in the Zacks Computer – Software industry. The company is projected to report earnings of $2.90 per share for the current quarter, showing a year-over-year increase of 7.8%, with revenue expectations for the quarter set at $64.16 billion, representing a 14.2% growth from the previous year.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Microsoft’s fiscal year earnings stands at $11.77, indicating a 20% annual increase, while the fiscal year estimate for $13.18 reflects a projected 12% rise. The company has consistently exceeded earnings expectations over the past four quarters, including a revenue surprise of +2.02% in its last reported quarter with total revenues of $61.86 billion and an EPS of $2.94.
Currently, Microsoft’s Zacks Rank is #3 (Hold), suggesting that it may perform in line with broader market trends in the near term. In terms of valuation, Microsoft receives a D grade from the Zacks Value Style Score, indicating it is trading at a premium compared to its peers.
