Microsoft Stock in 2027: My Prediction Is That It Still Beats the Market

Microsoft Stock in 2027: My Prediction Is That It Still Beats the Market

By Micah Zimmerman, The Motley Fool
Publication Date: 2026-08-24 16:05:00

These days, I see Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) less as an old software giant and more as a core AI utility for the global economy, and that shift changes how I think about the stock. With Azure, the company’s cloud platform, growing north of 40% and AI revenue already running at a $37 billion annual pace, I believe Microsoft still has what it needs to beat the market into 2027 and beyond.

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I start with the numbers only to understand the scale. In fiscal 2026 (ending June 30), Microsoft reported $331.8 billion in revenue, up 18%, and operating income of $155.2 billion, up 21%. Azure revenue surpassed $100 billion for the year, and in the most recent…