MSFT Stock 12 Month Analyst Forecast
Eps Overview
Growth Next 5yrs
16.7%
Last Quarter
$3.30
Past Year
$13.64
Growth Past 5yrs
18.8%
Next Quarter
$3.65
Estimate Next Year
$15.24
Consensus Rating
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Consensus Price Target
Highest Price Target
$675.00
(
33.86% Upside
)Mean Price Target
$560.68
(
11.19% Upside
)Lowest Price Target
$425.00
(
-15.71% 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 $3.3 for the quarter ending on Oct 30, 2024, compared to an estimated $3.1, resulting in a 6.45% surprise. In the prior quarter (Jul 30, 2024), MSFT recorded an actual EPS of $2.95 with a 0.34% 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 30, 2024 showing a 6.45% beat. Previously, the quarter ending Jul 30, 2024 recorded a 0.34% beat. An EPS surprise factor indicates how much actual earnings deviate from analyst forecasts.
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. 65 analysts have given their ratings
to MSFT out of which
37 analysts have given strong buy call,
25 analysts have given buy call,
3 analysts rate it hold,
0 analysts advocate strong sell call, and
0 analysts has given sell rating. The average target price of
$560.68 gives the stock implied upside
of roughly 11.19% 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 $675.00.
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 $425.00.
What is the average target price for MSFT?
MSFT stock has an average analyst estimate of $560.68.
At its current price, how far is MSFT from its average target price?
MSFT shares are currently trading 11.19% 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 $3.30 versus consensus estimates of $3.10, and above the comparable year-ago quarter’s EPS of $2.32.
What are the current estimates for quarterly and annual earnings per share?
MSFT's forecasts by analysts estimating quarterly EPS at $3.65 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 16.7% EPS growth for MSFT in the next five years, compared to growth rates of 18.8% in the past five years.