By David Moadel
Publication Date: 2026-09-25 16:02:00
Oppenheimer just raised its Microsoft target and investors are cheering, but the company’s dramatic Copilot overhaul trades predictable subscription revenue for a usage meter that rises and falls with customer behavior. Whether that bet pays off depends on a question…
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Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT | MSFT Price Prediction) shares rose 4%, reaching $516.39 in afternoon trading after Oppenheimer lifted its price target on Microsoft stock. A Copilot overhaul aimed squarely at corporate customers is adding to the momentum, strengthening the enterprise artificial intelligence (AI) story behind Oppenheimer’s more bullish view.
Technology is leading the market higher. The Technology Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSEARCA:XLK), which counts Microsoft among its largest holdings, is up 0.8%. For the broader market context, the SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (
