MSFTMicrosoft Corporation
Microsoft Corporation sells cloud computing, productivity software, and enterprise services, with a growing focus on AI-driven tools like Copilot. The next catalyst is Oct 28, 2026 — Q3 2026 Earnings Release (Q1 Fiscal 2027), which will test the business’s ability to scale AI integration and maintain margins amid rising costs and competitive pressure.
- Revenue hit $311.90B in 2026, up 17.8% YoY, with net income at $123.81B and free cash flow of $67.65B.
- Net margin stands at 39.7%, with debt-to-equity at 0.09x, reflecting strong balance sheet discipline.
- Shareholders’ equity reached $442.39B, underpinning long-term growth and shareholder returns.
The schedule
- Wed28Oct
- Tue17Nov
- Wed27Jan
- Wed28Apr
- Wed28Jul
Past
- Wed29Jul
Actual outcome: Bull · $499.99 at outcome
Stock rose 31.0% from event to outcome date, aligning with the bull trajectory.
- Wed4Feb
Actual outcome: Bear · $398.55 at outcome
Microsoft beat revenue and earnings expectations, driven by strong Azure growth that outperformed forecasts. However, the market focused heavily on execution risks, specifically the concentration risk tied to the large backlog with OpenAI. This risk, coupled with accelerating competition from Meta Platforms in AI monetization, kept the stock's premium valuation under pressure, leading to a decline below the bear floor.
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