Microsoft (MSFT) Price Target Lowered by $103 Ahead of Q3 Report

Microsoft (MSFT) Price Target Lowered by 3 Ahead of Q3 Report

By Sultan Khalid
Publication Date: 2026-04-14 02:16:00

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Microsoft (MSFT) Price Target Lowered by $103 Ahead of Q3 Report

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Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) is engaged in developing and marketing software, services, and hardware that deliver new opportunities, greater convenience, and enhanced value to people’s lives.

On April 10, BNP Paribas analyst Stefan Slowinski lowered the firm’s price target on Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) from $659 to $556, but maintained an ‘Outperform’ rating on the shares. The trimmed target, which still indicates an upside potential of almost 50% from the current share price, comes ahead of the company’s upcoming Q3 2025 report due on April 29.

BNP Paribas revised its estimates to reflect the additional 40% capacity being allocated towards first-part workloads, as well as the higher cash capital expenditures. The reduced valuation multiple also accounts…