Rating Change
Evercore ISI Group reiterated its Outperform rating on Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) on October 07, 2026.
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Evercore ISI Group Reiterates Outperform Rating on Microsoft Corporation (MSFT)
Evercore ISI Group reiterated its Outperform rating on Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) on October 07, 2026.
At publication ·
What changed
Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) · reiterate
- Firm
- Evercore ISI Group
- Rating
- Outperform to Outperform
- Price at event
- $529.76
- Market capitalization
- $3.6T
At a glance
Key takeaways
- Evercore ISI Group reiterated an Outperform rating on Microsoft on October 7, 2026, with the stock trading at $529.76.
- Microsoft has a market capitalization of $3.59 trillion and gained 12.0% over the past 52 weeks.
- Among the 10 most recent analyst ratings, 9 are Buy, 1 is Hold, and 0 are Sell, showing predominantly bullish sentiment.
- Analyst ratings are one input among many for investment decisions and have mixed predictive power on their own.
Market Context
Microsoft Corporation operates in the Technology sector. The stock currently trades at $529.76 with a market capitalization of $3594.9B. The stock has gained 12.0% over the past 52 weeks.
Analyst coverage from Evercore ISI Group provides professional research and price targets that many institutional investors reference when making allocation decisions. The consensus of analyst opinions — along with the range of price targets — helps frame market expectations for Microsoft Corporation.
Analyst ratings and price targets are one input among many for investment decisions. Historical studies show that consensus analyst recommendations have mixed predictive power on their own, but significant changes in consensus — such as multiple upgrades or downgrades in a short period — can be more meaningful signals.
Recent Analyst Activity for Microsoft Corporation
Among the 10 most recent ratings: 9 Buy, 1 Hold, 0 Sell.
| Date | Firm | Rating | Price Target |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 07, 2026 | Evercore ISI Group | Outperform | N/A |
| Oct 05, 2026 | Scotiabank | Sector Outperform | N/A |
| Oct 01, 2026 | Wells Fargo | Overweight | N/A |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Piper Sandler | Overweight | N/A |
| Sep 23, 2026 | Stifel | Buy | N/A |
Related Tools: Analyst Ratings Dashboard | View MSFT Stock Page
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Outperform rating mean for MSFT?
A rating of Outperform from Evercore ISI Group reflects the analyst's outlook on Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT). Analyst ratings are one factor investors consider alongside earnings, valuation, and sector trends.
Where can I find more analyst ratings?
Browse recent upgrades and downgrades on our Analyst Ratings Dashboard or the MSFT forecast page.
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