Microsoft (MSFT) analyst forecast and price target
Analyst forecast
Consensus of 59 analyst ratings
Based on 21 analyst targets
Recent analyst ratings
| Firm | Action | Rating | Price target | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evercore ISI Group | Maintained | Outperform | $635.00 from $528.00 | Oct 7, 2026 |
| Scotiabank | Maintained | Sector Outperform | $615.00 from $510.00 | Oct 5, 2026 |
| Wells Fargo | Maintained | Overweight | $725.00 from $700.00 | Oct 1, 2026 |
| Piper Sandler | Maintained | Overweight | $610.00 from $550.00 | Sep 30, 2026 |
| Stifel | Upgraded | Hold → Buy | $575.00 from $530.00 | Sep 23, 2026 |
| Oppenheimer | Maintained | Outperform | $570.00 from $515.00 | Sep 22, 2026 |
| Cantor Fitzgerald | Maintained | Overweight | $608.00 from $522.00 | Sep 21, 2026 |
| Citizens | Maintained | Market Outperform | $550.00 | Sep 15, 2026 |
| Stifel | Maintained | Hold | $530.00 from $450.00 | Sep 4, 2026 |
| B of A Securities | Maintained | Buy | $600.00 from $500.00 | Sep 1, 2026 |
| Wells Fargo | Maintained | Overweight | $700.00 from $650.00 | Aug 12, 2026 |
| Tigress Financial | Maintained | Buy | $690.00 from $680.00 | Aug 5, 2026 |
| Piper Sandler | Maintained | Overweight | $550.00 from $540.00 | Jul 30, 2026 |
| Barclays | Maintained | Overweight | $512.00 from $545.00 | Jul 30, 2026 |
| Cantor Fitzgerald | Maintained | Overweight | $522.00 from $502.00 | Jul 30, 2026 |
| Evercore ISI Group | Maintained | Outperform | $528.00 from $525.00 | Jul 30, 2026 |
| Wells Fargo | Maintained | Overweight | $650.00 from $625.00 | Jul 30, 2026 |
| DA Davidson | Maintained | Buy | $550.00 | Jul 30, 2026 |
| Citizens | Maintained | Market Outperform | $550.00 | Jul 30, 2026 |
| TD Cowen | Maintained | Buy | $540.00 | Jul 30, 2026 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the price target for MSFT stock?
The average 12-month analyst price target for Microsoft (MSFT) is $587.29, with a high estimate of $725.00 and a low of $480.00, across 21 analysts.
Is MSFT a buy, sell, or hold?
Analysts covering Microsoft currently average a Buy rating: 58 buy, 1 hold and 0 sell, from 59 analysts. Ratings reflect analyst opinion, not investment advice.
What upside do analysts see for MSFT?
The average price target of $587.29 implies 8.88% upside from the last price of $539.41.
What is the latest analyst rating on MSFT?
On Oct 7, 2026, Evercore ISI Group maintained Microsoft at Outperform with a price target of $635.00.
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