Microsoft Shares Rise 1.35% to $410.68, Q2 EPS Seen up 17%
Microsoft shares rose 1.35% to $410.68, outperforming the S&P 500’s 0.57% loss and marking a 2.17% decline over the past month versus the sector’s 0.64% drop. Analysts forecast Q2 EPS of $4.05 (+17.05% YoY) and revenue of $81.4 billion (+16.17%), while full-year EPS and revenue projections stand at $16.97 and $327.02 billion.
1. Trading Session Performance
Microsoft ended the latest trading session at $410.68, up 1.35% from the prior close, outperforming the S&P 500’s 0.57% decline, the Dow’s 1.61% loss and the Nasdaq’s 0.26% drop. Over the past month, shares have declined 2.17%, lagging the Computer and Technology sector’s 0.64% fall.
2. Earnings Forecasts
Q2 EPS is projected at $4.05, a 17.05% increase year-over-year, with revenue expected at $81.4 billion, up 16.17% from last year. Full-year consensus estimates call for EPS of $16.97 (+24.41%) and revenue of $327.02 billion (+16.08%).
3. Valuation and Outlook
Microsoft holds a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold), with a forward P/E of 23.88 versus the Computer Software industry average of 18.48 and a PEG ratio of 1.53 matching the industry standard. Recent upward estimate revisions suggest cautious analyst confidence.