Stifel Raises Price Target for Microsoft Stock Amid Copilot Growth
Stifel upgraded its price target for Microsoft (MSFT) stock from $450 to $530 while maintaining a 'Hold' rating. The firm cited growing momentum around the adoption of Microsoft 365 Copilot, with over 30 million paid seats by fiscal year-end 2026 and signs that customers are moving beyond AI trials into broader deployments. This shift is seen as critical for converting Microsoft’s large AI investments into recurring revenue streams. Despite strong cloud growth, Microsoft stock has struggled in 2026 due to concerns over capital spending and the pace of AI profitability. Stifel's upgrade suggests improving visibility on how these investments may translate into financial returns. Azure continued its robust performance with a 43% year-over-year revenue increase during Microsoft’s latest quarter. Microsoft remains one of the top beneficiaries of corporate AI adoption, supported by strong earnings and cloud growth. The company is also enhancing Copilot's economics through better throughput and infrastructure investments.
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