Microsoft Corp (NASDAQ: MSFT) has reported E.P.S. of $3.32 for its first fiscal quarter (ending September 30) versus $3.00 for the same period a year ago — an increase of 11%. For the latest four quarters through September 30, E.P.S. were $12.17 compared to $10.36 a year ago — an increase of 17%.
Recent Price Action
Microsoft Corp (NASDAQ: MSFT) stock closed at $432.53 on 10/30/24 after a slight gain of 0.1%. Moreover, unusually high trading volume at 155% of normal accompanied the advance. The stock has risen 1.2% during the last week and has performed in line with the market over the last nine months.
Current PriceTarget Research Rating
With future capital returns forecasted to exceed the cost of capital, MSFT is expected to continue to be a major Value Builder.
Microsoft has a current Value Trend Rating of C (Low Neutral). The Value Trend Rating reflects consistent signals from PTR’s two proprietary measures of a stock’s attractiveness. Microsoft has a slightly negative Appreciation Score of 40 and a neutral Power Rating of 51, leading to the Low Neutral Value Trend Rating.
Rating Review
In light of this new information we are reviewing our current Overall Rating of C. This review will be completed in the next several days.
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