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Sentiment All Sentiments Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Most Recent May 2025 April 2025 March 2025 February 2025 January 2025 December 2024 November 2024 October 2024 September 2024 August 2024 July 2024 June 2024 May 2024 April 2024 March 2024 February 2024 January 2024 December 2023 November 2023 October 2023 September 2023 August 2023 July 2023 June 2023 May 2023 April 2023 March 2023 February 2023 January 2023 December 2022 November 2022 October 2022 September 2022 August 2022 July 2022 June 2022 Time Period Microsoft (MSFT), Meta Platforms (META) Reported “Home Run” Results: Dan Ives’ Recent CommentsMay 3 at 1:07 PM | insidermonkey.comMicrosoft (MSFT), Meta Platforms (META) Reported “Home Run” Results: Dan Ives’ Recent CommentsMay 3 at 12:47 PM | finance.yahoo.comMicrosoft swaps law firms in shareholder case, hiring Trump targetMay 3 at 12:36 PM | msn.comMicrosoft tops Apple to regain most valuable stock status after Q3 beatMay 3 at 12:36 PM | msn.comGoogle, Microsoft, Meta, And McLaren Back Mombak's $30M Amazon Reforestation Push, Targeting $600M In Carbon Credit Deals By 2025May 3 at 12:26 PM | benzinga.comMicrosoft (MSFT) Reclaims Top Market Cap Spot Over AppleMay 3 at 11:41 AM | gurufocus.comMicrosoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) Stock Price Up 2.4% After Analyst UpgradeMicrosoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) Trading 2.4% Higher on Analyst UpgradeMay 3 at 11:20 AM | marketbeat.comMicrosoft’s Stock Soars: AI and Xbox Drive GainsMay 3 at 10:32 AM | tipranks.comQ4 Earnings Forecast for Microsoft Issued By DA DavidsonMicrosoft Co. (NASDAQ:MSFT - Free Report) - Research analysts at DA Davidson issued their Q4 2025 EPS estimates for shares of Microsoft in a research note issued on Thursday, May 1st. DA Davidson analyst G. Luria expects that the software giant will post earnings of $3.46 per share for the quarteMay 3 at 8:31 AM | marketbeat.comCantor Fitzgerald Forecasts Stronger Earnings for MicrosoftMicrosoft Co. (NASDAQ:MSFT - Free Report) - Equities research analysts at Cantor Fitzgerald upped their FY2025 earnings estimates for shares of Microsoft in a report issued on Thursday, May 1st. Cantor Fitzgerald analyst T. Blakey now forecasts that the software giant will post earnings of $13.36May 3 at 8:11 AM | marketbeat.com1,100 Shares in Microsoft Co. (NASDAQ:MSFT) Bought by Carlson Capital L.P.Carlson Capital L.P. bought a new stake in Microsoft Co. (NASDAQ:MSFT - Free Report) during the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund bought 1,100 shares of the software giant's stock, valued at approximatelyMay 3 at 3:06 AM | marketbeat.comWhipplewood Advisors LLC Purchases New Shares in Microsoft Co. (NASDAQ:MSFT)Whipplewood Advisors LLC acquired a new position in shares of Microsoft Co. (NASDAQ:MSFT - Free Report) during the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor acquired 8,808 shares of the softwaMay 3 at 3:06 AM | marketbeat.comMicrosoft Co. (NASDAQ:MSFT) is NewEdge Wealth LLC's Largest PositionNewEdge Wealth LLC grew its stake in shares of Microsoft Co. (NASDAQ:MSFT - Free Report) by 5.6% during the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor owned 679,931 shares of the software giant'sMay 3 at 3:06 AM | marketbeat.comFjell Capital LLC Purchases Shares of 8,374 Microsoft Co. (NASDAQ:MSFT)Fjell Capital LLC acquired a new position in shares of Microsoft Co. (NASDAQ:MSFT - Free Report) during the 4th quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the SEC. The institutional investor acquired 8,374 shares of the software giant's stock, valued at approximately $3,530,000. MicrosoMay 3 at 3:06 AM | marketbeat.comMicrosoft Co. (NASDAQ:MSFT) is Simmons Bank's 4th Largest PositionSimmons Bank decreased its position in Microsoft Co. (NASDAQ:MSFT - Free Report) by 1.7% during the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm owned 99,160 shares of the software giant's stock after selling 1,670 shMay 3 at 3:06 AM | marketbeat.comOregon Public Employees Retirement Fund Has $268.66 Million Stock Position in Microsoft Co. (NASDAQ:MSFT)Oregon Public Employees Retirement Fund grew its stake in Microsoft Co. (NASDAQ:MSFT - Free Report) by 0.1% during the fourth quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor owned 637,392 shares of the software giant'sMay 3 at 3:06 AM | marketbeat.com5,158 Shares in Microsoft Co. (NASDAQ:MSFT) Bought by Magnolia Private Wealth LLCMagnolia Private Wealth LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Microsoft Co. (NASDAQ:MSFT - Free Report) during the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund acquired 5,158 shares of the software giant's stock, valuMay 3 at 3:06 AM | marketbeat.comSincerus Advisory LLC Buys New Stake in Microsoft Co. (NASDAQ:MSFT)Sincerus Advisory LLC purchased a new position in shares of Microsoft Co. (NASDAQ:MSFT - Free Report) in the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm purchased 775 shares of the software giant's stock, valuedMay 3 at 3:06 AM | marketbeat.comRed Crane Wealth Management LLC Makes New Investment in Microsoft Co. (NASDAQ:MSFT)Red Crane Wealth Management LLC bought a new position in shares of Microsoft Co. (NASDAQ:MSFT - Free Report) during the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor bought 1,415 shares of the software giaMay 3 at 3:06 AM | marketbeat.comMicrosoft Co. (NASDAQ:MSFT) Position Increased by Checchi Capital Advisers LLCChecchi Capital Advisers LLC raised its holdings in shares of Microsoft Co. (NASDAQ:MSFT - Free Report) by 2.1% in the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 88,123 shares of the software giant's stock after acquiring an aMay 3 at 3:06 AM | marketbeat.comLifeGoal Wealth Advisors Acquires New Shares in Microsoft Co. (NASDAQ:MSFT)LifeGoal Wealth Advisors bought a new position in Microsoft Co. (NASDAQ:MSFT - Free Report) in the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The firm bought 1,357 shares of the software giant's stock, valued at approximately $572,000. Other hedge fundMay 3 at 3:06 AM | marketbeat.com4,720 Shares in Microsoft Co. (NASDAQ:MSFT) Purchased by Impact Investors IncImpact Investors Inc purchased a new stake in Microsoft Co. (NASDAQ:MSFT - Free Report) during the 4th quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The institutional investor purchased 4,720 shares of the software giant's stock, valued at approximately $1,989,000. MicrosoftMay 3 at 3:06 AM | marketbeat.comMicrosoft Co. (NASDAQ:MSFT) Shares Sold by Bryn Mawr Capital Management LLCBryn Mawr Capital Management LLC decreased its holdings in shares of Microsoft Co. (NASDAQ:MSFT - Free Report) by 1.7% during the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor owned 183,333 shares of thMay 3 at 3:06 AM | marketbeat.comSiligmueller & Norvid Wealth Advisors LLC Purchases Shares of 1,841 Microsoft Co. (NASDAQ:MSFT)Siligmueller & Norvid Wealth Advisors LLC purchased a new position in shares of Microsoft Co. (NASDAQ:MSFT - Free Report) during the fourth quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor purchased 1,841 shares of the sMay 3 at 3:06 AM | marketbeat.comMicrosoft Co. (NASDAQ:MSFT) Shares Sold by Nelson Capital Management LLCNelson Capital Management LLC cut its stake in Microsoft Co. (NASDAQ:MSFT - Free Report) by 2.8% during the fourth quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 72,611 shares of the software giant's stock after selling 2,101 shares duriMay 3 at 3:06 AM | marketbeat.comMicrosoft Co. (NASDAQ:MSFT) Shares Sold by National Pension ServiceNational Pension Service decreased its position in shares of Microsoft Co. (NASDAQ:MSFT - Free Report) by 0.8% during the 4th quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 13,120,218 shares of the software giant's stock aMay 3 at 3:06 AM | marketbeat.comDMKC Advisory Services LLC Takes $2.02 Million Position in Microsoft Co. (NASDAQ:MSFT)DMKC Advisory Services LLC bought a new position in shares of Microsoft Co. (NASDAQ:MSFT - Free Report) in the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm bought 4,781 shares of the software giant's stock, valued at appMay 3 at 3:06 AM | marketbeat.comMicrosoft Beats Apple to Become Largest U.S. Company by Market CapMay 3 at 2:44 AM | msn.comMicrosoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) Given New $500.00 Price Target at DA DavidsonMay 3 at 2:37 AM | americanbankingnews.comMicrosoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) Shares Gap Up on Strong EarningsMay 3 at 1:06 AM | americanbankingnews.comMicrosoft swaps law firms in shareholder case, hiring Trump adversaryMay 2 at 11:21 PM | finance.yahoo.comYacktman Asset Management LP Reduces Stake in MicrosoftMay 2 at 11:21 PM | tipranks.comFocused Investors Llc Reduces Stake in MicrosoftMay 2 at 11:21 PM | tipranks.comStock Market Today: Nasdaq Surges As Meta, Microsoft Recover Lost Ground; These Two Leading Growth Stocks Jam (Live Coverage)May 2 at 10:32 PM | investors.comWhy Microsoft Stock Had One of Its Best Post-Earnings Days in a DecadeMay 2 at 9:36 PM | msn.comMSFT Stock Prediction: Will Microsoft Hit $600 Amid Cloud and AI Boom?May 2 at 9:36 PM | msn.comMicrosoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) Given New $550.00 Price Target at Jefferies Financial GroupJefferies Financial Group boosted their price objective on shares of Microsoft from $475.00 to $550.00 and gave the company a "buy" rating in a report on Thursday.May 2 at 6:11 PM | marketbeat.comDA Davidson Forecasts Strong Price Appreciation for Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) StockDA Davidson boosted their price target on shares of Microsoft from $450.00 to $500.00 and gave the company a "buy" rating in a research report on Thursday.May 2 at 6:11 PM | marketbeat.comMSFT Vs. AMZN: Cloud In Focus With Recent EarningsMay 2 at 5:44 PM | talkmarkets.comMicrosoft Corporation (MSFT): Jim Cramer Says “Too Many Data Centers?” — Is Microsoft Losing the AI Edge?May 2 at 5:20 PM | finance.yahoo.comIs Microsoft (MSFT) the Best NASDAQ Stock to Buy According to Billionaires?May 2 at 3:59 PM | insidermonkey.comMorgan Stanley Forecasts Strong Price Appreciation for Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) StockMorgan Stanley increased their target price on Microsoft from $472.00 to $482.00 and gave the company an "overweight" rating in a report on Thursday.May 2 at 1:49 PM | marketbeat.comMicrosoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) Price Target Raised to $512.00 at Cantor FitzgeraldCantor Fitzgerald increased their price target on shares of Microsoft from $502.00 to $512.00 and gave the company an "overweight" rating in a report on Thursday.May 2 at 1:13 PM | marketbeat.comMicrosoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) Stock Price Expected to Rise, Wells Fargo & Company Analyst SaysWells Fargo & Company upped their price target on Microsoft from $500.00 to $515.00 and gave the company an "overweight" rating in a research note on Thursday.May 2 at 12:31 PM | marketbeat.comMicrosoft Q3 Earnings: AI Growth Rebound ContinuesMay 2 at 12:17 PM | seekingalpha.comTaiwan Semiconductor Gains On Strong Earnings From Meta And Microsoft Boosting AI DemandMay 2 at 11:46 AM | benzinga.com4 Stocks That Turned $1,000 Into $1 MillionMay 2 at 11:37 AM | fool.comMicrosoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) Given New $490.00 Price Target at TD SecuritiesTD Securities upped their target price on shares of Microsoft from $475.00 to $490.00 and gave the stock a "buy" rating in a report on Thursday.May 2 at 11:20 AM | marketbeat.comMicrosoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) Stock Price Up 9.5% Following Earnings BeatMicrosoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) Shares Up 9.5% on Earnings BeatMay 2 at 11:19 AM | marketbeat.comMicrosoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) Given Neutral Rating at GuggenheimGuggenheim reissued a "neutral" rating on shares of Microsoft in a report on Thursday.May 2 at 11:19 AM | marketbeat.com Get Microsoft News Delivered to You Automatically Sign up to receive the latest news and ratings for MSFT and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. 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