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19 May 2026, 11:52 UTC · 2d ago
Source · https://247wallst.com/investing/2026/05/19/prediction-microsoft-just-became-one-of-big-techs-best-values/
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Microsoft's AI business has reached a $37 billion annual revenue run rate, growing 123% year-over-year. — Rapid triple-digit growth in the primary growth driver validates the AI monetization thesis for the market.
+0.80Azure revenue grew 40% in Q3 FY26, beating estimates and demonstrating sustained cloud momentum. — Azure is the core engine of the company; strong growth here supports high valuation multiples.
+0.60Microsoft's CapEx rose 84% year-over-year to $30.88 billion, with OpenAI-related losses increasing to $3.1 billion in Q1 FY26. — Significant increases in spending and losses create concerns about the timeline and sustainability of AI profitability.
-0.50GitHub Copilot will shift to usage-based billing on June 1, 2026, potentially expanding margins. — A shift to metered billing typically increases revenue capture and improves long-term margins.
+0.40Bill Ackman and Michael Burry have disclosed significant stakes in Microsoft based on attractive valuations. — High-profile institutional buying often signals a floor for the stock price and boosts investor confidence.
+0.30A UK antitrust probe into cloud practices remains a persistent regulatory overhang for the company. — Regulatory headwinds create uncertainty and can lead to forced changes in business bundling practices.
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Strong Q3 earnings beat, Azure growth, and a buy recommendation with a $510 price target, despite some headwinds regarding capex and antitrust probes.
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