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Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ: MSFT) shares remain a top pick for long-term investors despite a recent decline, according to Evercore ISI. Analysts reiterated their “outperform” rating with a $625 price target, highlighting the company’s strong fundamentals and AI-driven growth potential.
The stock has dipped about 7% since posting solid fiscal Q4 results, lagging behind the S&P 500’s 2% gain during the same period. However, shares remain up 19% year-to-date after a 61% rally from April lows. Evercore noted that the recent pullback is not justified by fundamentals, citing steady investor sentiment and confidence from Microsoft’s management.
A major driver of growth is Microsoft Azure, which reported 39% growth last quarter, fueled by enterprise demand and generative AI workloads. Analysts project mid-30% growth into fiscal 2026, supported by strong adoption of AI services across infrastructure and applications. They emphasized that Microsoft’s unique position to monetize AI at both the infrastructure and agentic levels over the next three to five years underpins their bullish outlook.
While short-term catalysts may be limited until the Ignite conference in November, Evercore believes the stock’s “wobble” is an attractive entry point. They view Microsoft as a long-term compounding business capable of sustaining growth through cloud computing, AI integration, and enterprise software leadership.
Despite market volatility, Evercore’s analysis suggests Microsoft’s fundamentals remain intact, making the recent dip an opportunity for investors seeking exposure to AI-driven growth.
