Microsoft Stock Faces AI Infrastructure Shifts Ahead of Earnings
Microsoft shares have lagged the Nasdaq by 12 percentage points since late July, with BofA citing investor concerns over AI infrastructure spending shifting toward Oracle. Analyst Brad Sills maintains confidence in Microsoft's Azure and security segments despite near-term headwinds.
Partner checks indicate stable enterprise demand ahead of Q1 earnings, with revenue expected to meet or slightly exceed the $77 billion forecast. Azure growth projections edge up to 39% as workload migrations continue, though capacity constraints temper some workloads.