Bank of America Reiterates Buy on Microsoft, Says Azure Growth Key Ahead of Q4 Earnings
Bank of America has reiterated its Buy rating and $500 price target on Microsoft stock ahead of the company's fiscal Q4 2026 earnings on July 29. The bank emphasizes that Azure revenue growth, guided at 39-40% year-over-year in constant currency, is the critical metric for the stock's near-term performance. A miss could intensify investor concerns about returns on Microsoft's massive AI infrastructure spending, estimated at $42 billion in capex for Q4. The bank notes improving data center capacity, with Microsoft's Fairwater facility in Wisconsin now operational, which could help convert part of its $627 billion backlog into recognized revenue. Bank of America also highlights Copilot adoption (20 million paid seats) and $37 billion in AI annual recurring revenue as positive signals. The stock has underperformed in 2026, down about 20% year to date, making its valuation attractive according to the bank.
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