MSFT Stock 12 Month Analyst Forecast
Consensus Rating
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Consensus Price Target
Highest Price Target
$700.00
69% Upside
Mean Price Target
$591.58
42.83% Upside
Lowest Price Target
$392.00
-5.36% Downside
Recent Analyst Ratings
Upgrades, Downgrades, New Coverage
Actual EPS vs Estimated EPS
MSFT Earnings Per Share (EPS) History
According to financial reports, MSFT (NYSE: MSFT) reported an actual EPS of $4.13 for the quarter ending on Oct 29, 2025, compared to an estimated $3.67, resulting in a 12.53% surprise. In the prior quarter (Jul 30, 2025), MSFT recorded an actual EPS of $3.65 with a 8.31% surprise. See MSFT's full earnings history.
Earnings History
EPS Surprise Factor Analysis
MSFT has experienced notable EPS surprises, with the latest quarter ending Oct 29, 2025 showing a 12.53% beat. Previously, the quarter ending Jul 30, 2025 recorded a 8.31% beat. An EPS surprise factor indicates how much actual earnings deviate from analyst forecasts.
| Report Date | Actual | Forecast | Surprise Factor |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 29, 2025 | 4.13 | 3.67 | +12.53% |
| Jul 30, 2025 | 3.65 | 3.37 | +8.31% |
| Apr 30, 2025 | 3.46 | 3.22 | +7.45% |
| Jan 29, 2025 | 3.23 | 3.15 | +2.54% |
| Oct 30, 2024 | 3.3 | 3.1 | +6.45% |
| Jul 30, 2024 | 2.95 | 2.94 | +0.34% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is MSFT stock getting favorable reviews from Wall Street analysts?
Brokerage firms have given MSFT stock an average recommendation of
Strong Buy. 91 analysts have given their ratings
to MSFT out of which
52 analysts have given strong buy call,
37 analysts have given buy call,
2 analysts rate it hold,
0 analysts advocate strong sell call, and
0 analysts has given sell rating. The average target price of
$591.58 gives the stock implied upside
of roughly 42.83% over the next year or so.
What have analysts suggested for MSFT highest price target?
Analysts suggest MSFT's stock price would rise to a high of $700.00.
What is the lowest price target analysts expect for MSFT over the next year?
Within the next 12 months, analysts predict the MSFT stock price could move to $392.00.
What is the average target price for MSFT?
MSFT stock has an average analyst estimate of $591.58.
At its current price, how far is MSFT from its average target price?
MSFT shares are currently trading 42.83% above this price target.
What were MSFT’s actual earnings per share for the recent quarter?
Its quarterly earnings per share (EPS) came in at $4.13 versus consensus estimates of $3.67, and above the comparable year-ago quarter’s EPS of $3.30.
What are the current estimates for quarterly and annual earnings per share?
MSFT's forecasts by analysts estimating quarterly EPS at $4.03 and $15.24 for the whole year.
What has MSFT's growth been in the past five years and what is expected in the next five years?
The analysts have projected 17.86% EPS growth for MSFT in the next five years, compared to growth rates of 18.8% in the past five years.