With an influx of investments into the continually emerging AI sector, Microsoft (MSFT) has gotten a $650 price target as analysts are projecting a historic 2025. Indeed, the company has continued to spend big on artificial intelligence, as there are hopes that the investments will pay off.
Just this week, the company announced two substantial funding measures. First, they are set to invest $80 billion into the development of data centers in the United States this year. Secondly, they are set to put $3 billion into the Indian workforce market. The development will see the company greatly invest in the nation’s talent pool.
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Microsoft Bound for Record 2025: Why Analysts Are Bullish on MSFT
There is no shortage of reasons to be excited about Microsoft entering 2025. The company has long embraced investment in AI, spending $13 billion on OpenAI just two years ago. Although the free use of capital is concerning, Wall Street has responded with increased optimism.
Bernstein, Citi, and Piper Sandler have all positively reworked their projections for the company. Moreover, Microsoft (MSFT) has already received a price target of $650, as the firm looks to be eyeing a historic 2025 ahead.
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The company has an all-time high stock price of $467, and that is expected to be shattered this year. The aforementioned Bernstein lifted its price target to $516, a new record and 22% above its current standing. Their optimistic stance appears to be more of the norm across Wall Street analysts.
According to CNN Data, 95% of the recorded analysts have held a buy rating on the stock. Additionally, it boasts a smart score of nine, meaning many project it to outperform the market over the next year. Currently, it has a median price target of $500, which shows the consensus that it is set to enjoy its highest share price ever this year.