By Trey Thoelcke
Publication Date: 2026-11-05 14:05:00
Jim Cramer calls Microsoft and its megacap peers millstones around investors’ necks, while nearly every analyst on Wall Street says buy. One number due after December 31 will decide which side looks foolish.
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Wall Street is bullish on Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT | MSFT Price Prediction), and the verdict is close to unanimous. The consensus target of $633.13 implies about 13.6% upside from the $557.22 premarket quote on November 5, 2026. Shares closed at $555.80 on November 4.
What Bulls Are Paying for at Microsoft
The fiscal first quarter, reported October 28, 2026, supported the sentiment. Non-GAAP EPS of $4.89 exceeded the $4.72 consensus, the sixth consecutive beat. Revenue reached $92.28 billion, up 18.8%. Azure expanded 48%, and commercial remaining performance obligations rose 73% to $677 billion. Management guided Azure to 49% to 50%…
