• Zin22Zin22
      ·02-06
      #How will Microsoft move after Earnings 
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    • ZEROHEROZEROHERO
      ·02-06

      Rate Cut Delayed, Treasury Yields Rise 🧐

      $Invesco QQQ Trust-ETF(QQQ)$  It's a new week, but if investors are still feeling whiplash from the last one, it's understandable. Earnings from Google parent Alphabet and Microsoft last Tuesday didn't inspire confidence, but by the end of the week bulls were back in charge, thanks to robust results from Amazon.com and Meta. ⚠️ Trading tips: looking at MSFT calls above 408, 410 or dip buy between 403 to 405 on Tuesday as MSFT is having an inside bar on the daily chart signifying a bigger move is about to take place. Got to move it, move it. Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:MSFT) is reportedly considering a new multi-platform approach for certain Xbox games, with Indiana Jones and the Great Circle and possibly Starfield being
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    • icycrystalicycrystal
      ·02-06
      $Microsoft(MSFT)$  even though Microsoft is trending down (well most stocks are since Fed indicated they will not cut rate so soon)... I believe Microsoft will bounce back... Microsoft has been through ups and downs in the market and has proven itself to survive through and through... Thus, having faith in $Microsoft(MSFT)$   @GoodLife99  @rL  @HelenJanet  @xXxZealandxXx  @
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    • Rubel02788Rubel02788
      ·02-01
      $Microsoft(MSFT)$  it is Amazing
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    • JC888JC888
      ·02-01

      $MSFT magic fades? Record earnings, falling price?

      Is elephant riding a mobile device strange? Did you find it “strange” that the US market fell on Tue, 30 Jan 2024? Honestly, I was not that fazed by it because it was the start of the FOMC meeting, and the first in 2024. If you have been following past Fed’s FOMC meetings, you would have noticed that the market tends to be jittery as the FOMC meeting convenes. It remains volatile until after the 2nd day press conference in the afternoon. Thereafter, depending on how Wall Street chooses to interpret Chairman Jerome Powell’s explanation - the market will act out correspondingly. That being said, I was caught off-guard that the official reports out did nothing to calm the market: (see below) Jobs Opening and Labour Turnover surveys (JOLTs) for December 2023. CB Consumer Confidence report fo
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    • ShyonShyon
      ·02-01
      Good topic to discuss. Well, I will choose to bet on these all time high stocks if the rally is just at the beginning stage. However, let's say the stock has been rallying for more than 30-40% in one month, it will be very risky to chase on it even it's at its all time high. Usually a healthy stock will tend to pullback during correction and it will be never too late to enter at that moment. Never be FOMO. However, if you don't care about the short to mid term volatility and if you are a long-term investor, then no problem for you to bet on these all time high stocks at any moment if you strongly believe that the companies are going to do better and better in future. Last but not least, buying stocks at high point is not a mistake or something to avoid, just try not to buy at high point w
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    • Gman69Gman69
      ·01-31
      $Microsoft(MSFT)$  theres only one way 😇👍🙏
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    • Tiger_James OoiTiger_James Ooi
      ·01-31

      Microsoft Beats Q2 Earnings. Where Is the Stock Headed?

      Share Price Performance: Microsoft ($Microsoft(MSFT)$ ) has soared 8.66% year-to-date, outperforming the S&P 500 and Nasdaq-100, which have posted returns of 3.34% and 3.91% YTD, respectively. Microsoft's stock has increased by 90.71% from its 2022 low, rising from USD 214.25 to the current share price of USD 408.59. In after-hours trading, its share price is currently at a -0.28% loss, trading at USD 407.64. 2Q 2024 Earnings Call: Both Microsoft’s revenue and EPS beat street expectations. Revenue: $62.02 billion vs. $61.12 billion (Beat by 1.5%) EPS: $2.93 vs. $2.78 expected (Beat by 5.4%) Azure YoY Growth: +30% vs +27.7% expected Guidance: While revenue from the Productivity and Business Processes unit, Intelligent Cloud, and More Pers
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    • Zin22Zin22
      ·01-31
      $Microsoft(MSFT)$   #how Will Microsoft move after earnings 
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    • TigerOptionsTigerOptions
      ·01-31

      Microsoft Too Expensive?

      For long term investing, valuating the fair value of a company is crucial for long-term success. $Microsoft(MSFT)$, a tech giant, has been a favorite among investors, but is it currently overpriced? Let's delve into a two-stage Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) model and consider recent price targets from analysts to paint a comprehensive picture. Microsoft Windows The two-stage DCF model estimates the next ten years of cash flows, considering a higher growth period followed by a steady growth phase. Microsoft's levered free cash flows are projected up to 2033, and the present value of these cash flows is calculated, resulting in a Present Value of 10-year Cash Flow (PVCF) of US$867 billion. The Terminal Value is then determined
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    • danielmaxxdanielmaxx
      ·01-31
      Let's take a look and hope that it will pull back
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    • ChristKittoChristKitto
      ·01-31
      if you need a reference, look at 3 months ago and what happened to $Microsoft(MSFT)$ stock. it dipped and then surged in the next month. Microsoft is the safest bet you have in any company out there. leave it rideAzure growth stable, AI model built, data Centers wrapping up, $Activision Blizzard(ATVI)$ acquisition has settled (gaming expected to grow 40%), time to profit on these high margin productsThis is a buy and hold stock. The funny business by shorts and traders in general after hours is meaningless. The stock should soar going forward.
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    • KittyBrunoKittyBruno
      ·01-31
      Love this report. Love where this stock will be heading over next few years. Nothing holding it back. Will be adding on any stock weakness. Go $Microsoft(MSFT)$ !Haters crack me up. MS has been a winner for decades & growing as strongly as ever. I can't imagine that ANY shorts have made nearly as much as us longs. Cheers to fellow longs happily watching our incredible MS positions grow!
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    • CrystalRoseCrystalRose
      ·01-31

      The signal will Trend upward and don't sell MSFT

      $Microsoft(MSFT)$ Dont be surprised if this goes on a roller coaster ride, along with others. This is just a scare tactic. Currently as i type only down $1.79 if you are going to sell because of that you shouldnt be in the stock market. Go to vegas and spin a wheel instead. My opinion all this talk about a 370 350 and much lower is just that. Speculation! See you at 415- 420 at open $$$$$$ long and strong! ignore all the ups and downs. it's just noise in the signal. the signal will Trend upward. don't sell this stock. watch over the next few weeks. you will regret if you sell this stock. this isn't $Tesla Motors(TSLA)$
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    • BorisBackBorisBack
      ·01-31

      $500 by end of February

      We are at the peak of a double top in the broader markets. It's not Microsoft or any singular company...this is the signal for the DXY to start spiking and everyone to run to t-bills. Microsoft will be fine, it will just go from being expensive to cheap.if this was going to tank it would already be doing it. it's not. this will climb fast over the next few weeks. look at what their stock did 3 months ago after earnings report. dip, then climb climb climbthis report was right on target with their business plan. AI is Raising productivity. this is a subscription service with continuing revenue. the rate of growth increased. don't sell this stock, you will regret it.$500 by end of February
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    • BaronLylyBaronLyly
      ·01-31
      If the stock drops, I will seize the opportunity to buy more. I have been holding onto my shares since 2002, and I have complete faith in $Microsoft(MSFT)$ 's long-term success, anyone betting against Microsoft is going to lose. Investors who are building an AI portfolio simply must have Microsoft as a core holding. This is a buy and hold for the next 8 years. :-)
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    • MaverickWealthBuilderMaverickWealthBuilder
      ·01-31

      MSFT Q2: Is AI Over Priced-in?

      $Microsoft(MSFT)$ reported better-than-expected earnings after the market closed on January 30, which was reasonably accepted by investors.1. The main business segments maintained at least the growth rate of the previous quarter, with many advantages from exchange rate changes.2. AI did not bring obvious incremental growth, and user growth was not significant, indicating a lack of momentum.3. Profit margins have significantly improved, prioritizing operational efficiency, which can support valuation but may further lower growth expectations.Why is the market insensitive to a beat?1. The market had already priced in the expectations before the financial report. With chip companies continuously improving performance and AI-related businesses already
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    • JaminBallJaminBall
      ·01-31

      Google Cloud vs Azure YoY growth trends

      1. $Alphabet(GOOG)$ $Alphabet(GOOGL)$ Google Cloud at a ~$37B run rate growing 26% (not constant currency). Google cloud includes GCP and GSuiteQuarterly YoY growth trends in below chart, this quarter came in below expectations.ImageBelow is an estimate of net new ARR added over the last few quartersImageYoY growth trends in net new ARR per quarterImage2. $Microsoft(MSFT)$ Azure at a ~$74B run rate growing 28% constant currencyQuarterly YoY growth trends below. Also shown estimated growth ex AI services. Not all software co's have the AI accelerant Microsoft does!In last 3 quarters AI Services run rate has gone ~$500m > ~$2B > ~$4B ImageBelow is an estimat
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    • Tigress02Tigress02
      ·01-31
      $Microsoft(MSFT)$   Microsoft posted better-than-expected net income of $21.9 billion or $2.93 per diluted share. The company's revenue rose roughly 18% from a year ago to $62 billion, driven by growth in the intelligent cloud business. Microsoft's market cap briefly surpassed $3 trillion in intraday trading Wednesday after the stock climbed more than 1% and hit around $404 per share. The stock erased some of its gains throughout the day and closed at $401.5 per share. Overall, Microsoft stock looks like a hold at its current valuation. Sure, shares could pull back after such a big run-up, but the long-term thesis for holding the stock looks very strong. Compiled from sources:
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    • Ad0750Ad0750
      ·01-31
      $Microsoft(MSFT)$  Here’s how Microsoft performed after every earning release since 2020.
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    • JC888JC888
      ·02-01

      $MSFT magic fades? Record earnings, falling price?

      Is elephant riding a mobile device strange? Did you find it “strange” that the US market fell on Tue, 30 Jan 2024? Honestly, I was not that fazed by it because it was the start of the FOMC meeting, and the first in 2024. If you have been following past Fed’s FOMC meetings, you would have noticed that the market tends to be jittery as the FOMC meeting convenes. It remains volatile until after the 2nd day press conference in the afternoon. Thereafter, depending on how Wall Street chooses to interpret Chairman Jerome Powell’s explanation - the market will act out correspondingly. That being said, I was caught off-guard that the official reports out did nothing to calm the market: (see below) Jobs Opening and Labour Turnover surveys (JOLTs) for December 2023. CB Consumer Confidence report fo
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    • Tiger_James OoiTiger_James Ooi
      ·01-31

      Microsoft Beats Q2 Earnings. Where Is the Stock Headed?

      Share Price Performance: Microsoft ($Microsoft(MSFT)$ ) has soared 8.66% year-to-date, outperforming the S&P 500 and Nasdaq-100, which have posted returns of 3.34% and 3.91% YTD, respectively. Microsoft's stock has increased by 90.71% from its 2022 low, rising from USD 214.25 to the current share price of USD 408.59. In after-hours trading, its share price is currently at a -0.28% loss, trading at USD 407.64. 2Q 2024 Earnings Call: Both Microsoft’s revenue and EPS beat street expectations. Revenue: $62.02 billion vs. $61.12 billion (Beat by 1.5%) EPS: $2.93 vs. $2.78 expected (Beat by 5.4%) Azure YoY Growth: +30% vs +27.7% expected Guidance: While revenue from the Productivity and Business Processes unit, Intelligent Cloud, and More Pers
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    • MaverickWealthBuilderMaverickWealthBuilder
      ·01-31

      MSFT Q2: Is AI Over Priced-in?

      $Microsoft(MSFT)$ reported better-than-expected earnings after the market closed on January 30, which was reasonably accepted by investors.1. The main business segments maintained at least the growth rate of the previous quarter, with many advantages from exchange rate changes.2. AI did not bring obvious incremental growth, and user growth was not significant, indicating a lack of momentum.3. Profit margins have significantly improved, prioritizing operational efficiency, which can support valuation but may further lower growth expectations.Why is the market insensitive to a beat?1. The market had already priced in the expectations before the financial report. With chip companies continuously improving performance and AI-related businesses already
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    • ZEROHEROZEROHERO
      ·02-06

      Rate Cut Delayed, Treasury Yields Rise 🧐

      $Invesco QQQ Trust-ETF(QQQ)$  It's a new week, but if investors are still feeling whiplash from the last one, it's understandable. Earnings from Google parent Alphabet and Microsoft last Tuesday didn't inspire confidence, but by the end of the week bulls were back in charge, thanks to robust results from Amazon.com and Meta. ⚠️ Trading tips: looking at MSFT calls above 408, 410 or dip buy between 403 to 405 on Tuesday as MSFT is having an inside bar on the daily chart signifying a bigger move is about to take place. Got to move it, move it. Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:MSFT) is reportedly considering a new multi-platform approach for certain Xbox games, with Indiana Jones and the Great Circle and possibly Starfield being
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    • Option WitchOption Witch
      ·01-30

      Microsoft Earnings Could Highlight Its AI Efforts; Sell OTM Puts for Extra Income

      $Microsoft(MSFT)$ will report its Q2 FY24 earnings after the US markets close on 30 January. Analysts expect Microsoft’s revenues to come in at $61.144 billion. Adjusted earnings are likely to come in at about $2.775 per share, according to Bloomberg's unanimous expectations.Microsoft's management anticipates Azure's growth to reach 26% to 27% in the second quarter. The company continued its upward trajectory in January 2024, surpassing Apple to become the world's most valuable company with a market capitalization of $3.05 trillion. This reflects investor confidence in the future development of the artificial intelligence field.Recently, Microsoft announced the launch of Copilot Pro for the M365 Family and Personal edition, priced at $20 per month
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    • 75th75th
      ·01-30
      $Microsoft(MSFT)$   Microsoft is one of the leading technology companies in the world, with a diversified portfolio of products and services, including cloud computing, artificial intelligence, productivity software, gaming, and hardware. The company has been consistently growing its revenue and earnings, driven by strong demand for its cloud and AI offerings, as well as its resilience to the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic. Microsoft's share price has been on an upward trend, reaching an all-time high of $409.98 on January 29, 2024. The company's market capitalization surpassed $3 trillion on January 26, 2024, making it the second company to achieve this milestone after Apple. Microsoft's share price
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    • ShyonShyon
      ·02-01
      Good topic to discuss. Well, I will choose to bet on these all time high stocks if the rally is just at the beginning stage. However, let's say the stock has been rallying for more than 30-40% in one month, it will be very risky to chase on it even it's at its all time high. Usually a healthy stock will tend to pullback during correction and it will be never too late to enter at that moment. Never be FOMO. However, if you don't care about the short to mid term volatility and if you are a long-term investor, then no problem for you to bet on these all time high stocks at any moment if you strongly believe that the companies are going to do better and better in future. Last but not least, buying stocks at high point is not a mistake or something to avoid, just try not to buy at high point w
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    • TigerOptionsTigerOptions
      ·01-31

      Microsoft Too Expensive?

      For long term investing, valuating the fair value of a company is crucial for long-term success. $Microsoft(MSFT)$, a tech giant, has been a favorite among investors, but is it currently overpriced? Let's delve into a two-stage Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) model and consider recent price targets from analysts to paint a comprehensive picture. Microsoft Windows The two-stage DCF model estimates the next ten years of cash flows, considering a higher growth period followed by a steady growth phase. Microsoft's levered free cash flows are projected up to 2033, and the present value of these cash flows is calculated, resulting in a Present Value of 10-year Cash Flow (PVCF) of US$867 billion. The Terminal Value is then determined
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    • melsonmelson
      ·01-30

      micro management

      $Microsoft(MSFT)$  is nearing its Fibonacci retracement 1.618 at around 420. normally when it makes a new all time high, the only way to estimate where it will retrace is using Fibonacci retracement. in this case, you can apply the automatic Fibonacci retracement indicator when using trading view app. it will automatically plot the Fibonacci retracement levels for you.  you should monitor $US2Y(US2Y.BOND)$ too. us2y is the expectation of fed rates. it dived after retreating inflation data and strong economic data. now it has reached support level and may rebound. it all depends on when the fed decides to cut rates.  another indicator you should monitor i
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    • RickPANDARickPANDA
      ·01-30
      $Microsoft(MSFT)$   PCT: Wonder How AAPL Going To Beat MSFT? v10.0 : PCT = Pandas Coffee Talk. Wonder how AAPL going to beat MSFT? 1. MSFT have a AI headstart in OpenAI & ChatGPT. AAPL all along have Siri. But AAPL missed the opportunity to push SIRI to next level. 2. MSFT have office suite softwares. If you work outside before. Companies expect you to talk in Word & Excel. Asking you to leave Numbers & Pages at home. 3. World Banking System is based on Windows OS. AAPL have great difficulties to secure his own AAPL credit card. Rumoured it is Steve Job who created BTC crypto to bypass Microsoft. You should now know the magnitude of Microsoft monopoly on all worlds money systems except some crypto which runs on Open Softwares
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    • Tiger_commentsTiger_comments
      ·01-30

      Will you bet on all-time-high stocks this earnings season?

      $Microsoft(MSFT)$ has been hitting new highs since 2023, with its market value surpassing $3 trillion last week. The AI and tech giant will release its earnings report after hours tonight.Market forecasts suggest a potential 2.5% fluctuation after earnings, with support level around 360. The stock price will continue to rise or pull back to 360.$Berkshire Hathaway(BRK.A)$ , led by Warren Buffett, is once regarded as a safe bet. However, whether the company can sustain its growth remains uncertain.It operates in various sectors, including insurance, utilities, railroads, manufacturing, and retail.The pharmaceutical company $Amgen(AMGN)$ has experienced a consiste
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    • JaminBallJaminBall
      ·01-31

      Google Cloud vs Azure YoY growth trends

      1. $Alphabet(GOOG)$ $Alphabet(GOOGL)$ Google Cloud at a ~$37B run rate growing 26% (not constant currency). Google cloud includes GCP and GSuiteQuarterly YoY growth trends in below chart, this quarter came in below expectations.ImageBelow is an estimate of net new ARR added over the last few quartersImageYoY growth trends in net new ARR per quarterImage2. $Microsoft(MSFT)$ Azure at a ~$74B run rate growing 28% constant currencyQuarterly YoY growth trends below. Also shown estimated growth ex AI services. Not all software co's have the AI accelerant Microsoft does!In last 3 quarters AI Services run rate has gone ~$500m > ~$2B > ~$4B ImageBelow is an estimat
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    • PageDickensPageDickens
      ·01-30
      $Microsoft(MSFT)$ If this monster drops back 10% I won't blink an eye. I was really happy with $370 on the way up and I'll be happy with it now. In two years MSFT should be knocking on the $500 door. I've weathered the ups and downs for over 15 years. With MSFT it's just a matter of "waiting". In the long run, timing the market is a losing proposition. Nobody guesses right one hundred percent of the time, and the one time you guess wrong, you can wipe out all your prior successes. Either that, or you find yourself sitting on the sidelines watching an epic run up. I've been there and done that. Saw a guy on the chat board sell CAT at $268 about a month ago, predicting a downturn. He bragged about his profit and putting his
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    • predator007predator007
      ·01-29

      MSFT: BUY IT WITH HESITATION

      A word of warning from this $Microsoft(MSFT)$ bull: Investors should not expect significant AI revenue in Tuesday's earnings report. Copilot was only launched as a paid service in November to big corporates, and to everybody else earlier this month. Instead, I expect to see a huge ramp-up in AI revenue during this year and beyond. This will be on top of the company's other revenue streams that should continue to record solid growth of circa 15% (Cloud in particular). Some shorter-term traders may use Tuesday's report as an excuse to take profit (expectations may be a bit ahead of actual). However, I believe that would create a buying opportunity. On Tuesday, listen to the webcast for MSFT earnings guidance - I suspect it
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    • icycrystalicycrystal
      ·02-06
      $Microsoft(MSFT)$  even though Microsoft is trending down (well most stocks are since Fed indicated they will not cut rate so soon)... I believe Microsoft will bounce back... Microsoft has been through ups and downs in the market and has proven itself to survive through and through... Thus, having faith in $Microsoft(MSFT)$   @GoodLife99  @rL  @HelenJanet  @xXxZealandxXx  @
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    • BorisBackBorisBack
      ·01-31

      $500 by end of February

      We are at the peak of a double top in the broader markets. It's not Microsoft or any singular company...this is the signal for the DXY to start spiking and everyone to run to t-bills. Microsoft will be fine, it will just go from being expensive to cheap.if this was going to tank it would already be doing it. it's not. this will climb fast over the next few weeks. look at what their stock did 3 months ago after earnings report. dip, then climb climb climbthis report was right on target with their business plan. AI is Raising productivity. this is a subscription service with continuing revenue. the rate of growth increased. don't sell this stock, you will regret it.$500 by end of February
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    • icycrystalicycrystal
      ·01-30
      $Microsoft(MSFT)$   stock goes up and down... in general, when a stock has reached its peak, it will start trending down... therefore, to play safe, better to avoid buying during this time till there are further signs that it will trend further up. In $Microsoft(MSFT)$  case, I would believe it would do well with the AI hype... This is one company that has long established itself and has  survived through and through... I believe Microsoft has a good team in place to manage its business well and remains relevant even though competition is tough... So Microsoft, please keep up the good work, I have faith in you... [Grin]
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    • ChristKittoChristKitto
      ·01-26

      MSFT is ridiculously under-valued

      I've held $Microsoft(MSFT)$ for a long term, going on 34 years soon. It's my largest holding with an old value-tilted mutual fund being second largest. Buy and hold worked for me. Over the years with the splits and growth, MSFT sent my kids to college, and gave me a great total return overall.I'm left with 1K shares now and simply collect it's small but growing divy to help with retirement needs. I've no interest in selling it. Nadella and his staff are steering this Phoenix to its next big things. If you are looking for an individual growth stock, MSFT could be a nice pick IMHO.MSFT is ridiculously under-valued. Trading stocks is the transfer of assets from the impatience to the patience. Be patient. DON'T SELL. MSFT gre
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    • CatherineGunterCatherineGunter
      ·01-26

      Out-performed other stocks, the best among 7 Magnificent

      Actually I started buying $Microsoft(MSFT)$ at $22 in 2010 and $25 in 2011 for that very reason. A good dividend with strong FCF to support increases. Those were the days of Steve Balmer so the stock was stagnant. Of course I wish I had bought lots more on the way up but did reinvest dividendsNadella took over as the CEO of Microsoft 10 years ago. One look at the 10 year chart shows how MSFT has grown since he became the CEO.He took Microsoft in a new direction and the rest is history. On the advice of someone I bought it soon after he became the CEO. I'm sure glad I took that advice.Un-deniable facts: MSFT profit margin 35.3%; operating margin 47.6%; return on equity 39%; quarterly earning growth rate 27%. All financial
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    • Tigress02Tigress02
      ·01-31
      $Microsoft(MSFT)$   Microsoft posted better-than-expected net income of $21.9 billion or $2.93 per diluted share. The company's revenue rose roughly 18% from a year ago to $62 billion, driven by growth in the intelligent cloud business. Microsoft's market cap briefly surpassed $3 trillion in intraday trading Wednesday after the stock climbed more than 1% and hit around $404 per share. The stock erased some of its gains throughout the day and closed at $401.5 per share. Overall, Microsoft stock looks like a hold at its current valuation. Sure, shares could pull back after such a big run-up, but the long-term thesis for holding the stock looks very strong. Compiled from sources:
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