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Microsoft: A Blend of Growth and Value Amid Tariff Concerns

Chris Markoch
Written by Chris Markoch | Reviewed by Don Miller
April 15, 2025

Key Points

  • Microsoft stock bounced sharply higher after the tariff pause was announced, but questions remain about growth in 2025.
  • However, Microsoft’s dividend payout and three-year annualized growth rate on that dividend is a good reminder of the stock’s value for long-term investors.
  • The company could face some tariff concerns, but analysts remain bullish on MSFT stock.
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Companies Mentioned in This Article

CompanyMarketRank™Current PricePrice ChangeDividend YieldP/E RatioConsensus RatingConsensus Price Target
Microsoft (MSFT)
4.8768 of 5 stars		$395.26+0.3%0.84%31.82Moderate Buy$493.89
Apple (AAPL)
4.4448 of 5 stars		$212.50+0.6%0.47%33.73Moderate Buy$232.63
Alphabet (GOOGL)
4.4909 of 5 stars		$158.80-0.8%0.53%19.73Moderate Buy$198.89
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