Microsoft Stock Upgraded to Buy as AI Momentum Fuels Growth Prospects
Guggenheim analyst John Difucci has upgraded Microsoft (MSFT) from 'Hold' to 'Buy,' setting a $586 price target ahead of Q1 earnings. The 12% upside potential reflects confidence in Microsoft's dominant position in productivity software and cloud services, amplified by AI-driven opportunities like Azure's Copilot solutions.
Shares ROSE 1.1% pre-market as markets reacted to the endorsement from Difucci, a top-tier analyst with a 19% average return per rating. Microsoft's dual monopoly in enterprise software and Windows OS positions it to outperform consensus estimates through 2025.