Here’s How Much Microsoft Stock Is Expected to Move After Earnings

• Microsoft’s next earnings report is due Wednesday afternoon, with traders anticipating a big move from the tech giant’s stock following the results.

• Revenue and profits are expected to grow year-over-year, with investors likely looking for updates on Microsoft’s AI spending plans.

Microsoft is set to post its latest quarterly results after the closing bell on Wednesday, with the stock seen potentially hitting its highest point in months following the report.

Current options pricing indicates that traders expect Microsoft (MSFT) stock could move up to 6% in either direction by the end of that week. A move of that size from Friday’s close could see the stock rise close to $450, which would be its highest point since Microsoft’s last earnings report in late January, when worries about the company’s AI spending and exposure to OpenAI sent shares tumbling. The low end…