Microsoft Corporation develops, licenses, and supports software, services, devices, and solutions worldwide The company operates in three segments: Productivity and Business Processes, Intelligent Cloud, and More Personal Computing.
infoMicrosoft is a mega cap stock with a total market cap of 2.43T.
infoThey trade on the NASDAQ and had their IPO 37 years and 5 months ago.
infoMicrosoft currently employs 221000 people.
infoAs of Wednesday, Aug 23 2023, Microsoft’s share price is $327.0.
News Relating to Microsoft
InvestorPlace
VCI Global (VCIG) Stock Soars 120% on Microsoft AI Partnership
Wednesday Aug 23 2023 at 14:09
Sentiment for artificial intelligence (AI) continues to run red-hot, this time positively impacting Malaysia-based multi-disciplinary consulting group VCI Global (NASDAQ: VCIG ). Focusing on the areas of business and technology, VCI provides boardroom strategy services for small and medium-sized enterprises and government-linked agencies.
Zacks Investment Research
Microsoft (MSFT) Revises Activision Deal to Obtain UK Approval
Wednesday Aug 23 2023 at 11:16
Microsoft’s (MSFT) restructuring of the acquisition deal with Activision Blizzard involves transferring cloud streaming rights to Ubisoft to address regulatory concerns.
Market Watch
VCI Global’s stock soars 70% after it announces collaboration with Microsoft Azure OpenAI services
Wednesday Aug 23 2023 at 10:35
The stock of VCI Global Ltd. VCIG, +79.27%, a Malaysian consulting group, rose 70% Wednesday, after the company announced a collaboration with Microsoft Azure OpenAI services MSFT, +1.39%.
InvestorPlace
7 Very Oversold Nasdaq Stocks to Buy Right Now
Wednesday Aug 23 2023 at 09:37
The Nasdaq has taken a rather large hit in recent weeks, sinking about 7.5% between July 18 and Aug 17. Two of the main reasons for the decline are worries about U.S. inflation and the Chinese economy.
The Motley Fool
Where Will Microsoft Stock Be in 3 Years?
Wednesday Aug 23 2023 at 08:46
Microsoft is highly profitable, and growth has been strong lately. The stock’s valuation reflects most of that good news.
The Motley Fool
The Leading Investment for Cutting-Edge Generative AI Right Now — and No, It’s Not Microsoft
Wednesday Aug 23 2023 at 08:30
Supermicro is a big beneficiary of the AI boom sparked by ChatGPT. The company has outperformed its competitors since the middle of 2021.
MarketBeat
Activision Shares Gap Higher After Microsoft Levels Up Deal Terms
Wednesday Aug 23 2023 at 08:09
After numerous delays in its attempts to acquire Activision Blizzard Inc. NASDAQ: ATVI, Microsoft Corp. NASDAQ: MSFT finally blinked, agreeing to sell cloud streaming rights for all current and new Activision Blizzard PC and console games released over the next 15 years to French game publisher Ubisoft. The rights will be in perpetuity, and apply to markets outside the European Economic Area.
The Motley Fool
1 Artificial Intelligence (AI) Stock to Buy Now and Hold Forever, and 1 to Avoid Like the Plague
Wednesday Aug 23 2023 at 06:15
It looks like large tech giants will have very powerful advantages in the AI space. Some smaller players will deliver big wins, but investors have to be careful about valuations.
Yahoo Finance
Microsoft proposes new Activision deal in hopes of UK approval
Tuesday Aug 22 2023 at 16:29
Microsoft (MSFT) is making a change to its deal to acquire gaming company Activision Blizzard (ATVI). The tech giant says it will transfer streaming rights to Activision’s games to Ubisoft (UBI.PA, USBFY) for the next 15 years.
PennyStocks
3 Penny Stocks To Watch If You Like “Magnificent 7 Stocks”
Tuesday Aug 22 2023 at 14:56
Anyone looking for the best penny stocks to buy usually wants to leverage the mix of speculation and price action to their advantage. Any given day can see at least a few worthy stocks under $5 explode significantly higher.
Fox Business
Microsoft revises Activision deal to get UK approval
Tuesday Aug 22 2023 at 14:35
Microsoft said Monday it is restructuring its purchase plan for “Call of Duty” game maker Activision Blizzard to satisfy regulators with the U.K. Competition and Markets Authority.
Investopedia
Microsoft Restructures Activision Acquisition to Secure Approval From UK Regulator
Tuesday Aug 22 2023 at 14:30
In a bid to win approval from U.K. regulators, Microsoft (MSFT) restructured its proposed $69 billion acquisition of video game maker Activision Blizzard (ATVI) and agreed to transfer the cloud streaming rights for the Call of Duty maker to Ubisoft Entertainment.
Invezz
Microsoft revises Activision deal to win CMA approval
Tuesday Aug 22 2023 at 12:55
Microsoft Corp (NASDAQ: MSFT) has revised its $69 billion agreement with Activision Blizzard Inc (NASDAQ: ATVI) in a bid to secure regulatory approval from the Competition and Markets Authority of the United Kingdom that blocked the original deal on Tuesday.
The Motley Fool
Microsoft Takes a Second Crack at Bid for Activision, and Ubisoft Shareholders Are Happy to Hear It. Here’s What Investors Should Know.
Tuesday Aug 22 2023 at 12:40
Microsoft is proposing selling cloud rights to Activision Blizzard games to Ubisoft. The restructured deal is intended to convince U.K. regulators to approve Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision Blizzard.
WSJ
Microsoft Now Playing the Very Long Game With Activision
Tuesday Aug 22 2023 at 12:31
Giving up game streaming is a big concession, but the Xbox maker won’t be shut out of the cloud.
Benzinga
Microsoft Stock Jumps Higher, Negates Downtrend After Activision Deal Revision: A Technical Analysis – Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT)
Tuesday Aug 22 2023 at 12:20
Microsoft Corporation MSFT gapped up over 1% to start Tuesday’s trading session after announcing a revision in its deal to buy Activision Blizzard, Inc after a prior proposal was rejected by U.K. regulators.
New York Post
How Microsoft is looking to ease UK antitrust worries over $75B Activision deal
Tuesday Aug 22 2023 at 11:44
Microsoft, which also agreed to relinquish exclusive cloud streaming rights to all current and future Activision games over the next 15 years.
Yahoo Finance
Microsoft-Activision deal pushes for UK approval
Tuesday Aug 22 2023 at 10:59
Microsoft’s (MSFT) $69 billion acquisition deal with gaming studio Activision-Blizzard (ATVI) still contends with gaining approval from the U.K. Yahoo Finance Tech Editor Dan Howley breaks down Microsoft’s move to sell Activision’s cloud gaming segment to Ubisoft (UBI.PA) in order to appease overseas regulators.
Proactive Investors
Ubisoft pops off on Microsoft-Activision cloud gaming deal
Tuesday Aug 22 2023 at 10:39
French video game titan Ubisoft Entertainment (OTC:UBSFF, EPA:UBI) added more than 10% on the Paris stock market after the Assassins Creed and Far Cry developer made an unexpected appearance in Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT)’s revised bid to buy Activision Blizzard Inc (NASDAQ:ATVI). Under Microsoft’s revised pitch, cloud rights for existing Activision titles across consoles and PCs will be palmed off to Ubisoft.
MarketBeat
3 Smart AI ETFs For Intelligent Passive Investing Needs
Tuesday Aug 22 2023 at 10:31
AI is expected to grow significantly over the next 7 years, and this is not an opportunity passive investors should pass up. Several top ETFs give pure-play exposure to AI without the risk that some bring.
CNBC
Ubisoft shares pop 9% on revised Microsoft-Activision deal
Tuesday Aug 22 2023 at 09:10
Under the restructured agreement, cloud rights to Activision Blizzard’s games will be divested to Ubisoft prior to Microsoft’s acquisition.
InvestorPlace
These Are the ONLY 7 AI Stocks to Consider in August 2023
Tuesday Aug 22 2023 at 09:08
Navigating the vast ocean of investment opportunities, the quest for the best AI stocks is virtually on every astute investor’s radar. As we ride this technological tsunami, it’s clear that the AI renaissance has propelled a few companies to the stratosphere while others are revving up on the tarmac.
Skynews
Microsoft concession might be enough to secure biggest gaming deal
Tuesday Aug 22 2023 at 09:04
Microsoft lashed out in April when the UK’s competition regulator blocked the biggest gaming takeover in history.
The Motley Fool
Move Over FAANG: These Brilliant Artificial Intelligence (AI) Stocks Are Laying the Groundwork of the Future, And Could Soon Skyrocket as a Result
Tuesday Aug 22 2023 at 08:15
Nvidia’s chips are used to process advanced AI tasks. Microsoft is the top investor in OpenAI, the creator of ChatGPT.
CNN Business
Microsoft gives ground on streaming in bid to remove UK block on Activision deal
Tuesday Aug 22 2023 at 07:26
Microsoft has made a major concession to UK authorities in a bid to remove the last remaining regulatory obstacle to its huge takeover of Activision Blizzard.
TechXplore
Microsoft revamps deal for video game maker Activision Blizzard. The UK will investigate again
Tuesday Aug 22 2023 at 07:08
British competition regulators opened a new investigation Tuesday into Microsoft’s revamped bid to buy video game maker Activision Blizzard, representing the last major hurdle to closing one of the biggest deals in tech history.
The Motley Fool
Prediction: 3 Unstoppable Stocks Set to Join Apple, Microsoft, Amazon, Alphabet, and Nvidia in the $1 Trillion Club by 2030
Tuesday Aug 22 2023 at 05:51
U.S. companies have a long history of creating more value than any others in the world. Five American technology companies currently have valuations of more than $1 trillion.
Barrons
Microsoft Submits New Activision Deal to U.K. Regulator. Why It’s a Surprise.
Tuesday Aug 22 2023 at 05:40
As part of the deal, Microsoft would sell the non-European streaming rights to Activision games to Ubisoft.
Forbes
Microsoft Renews Bid To Buy Activision Amid Competition Concerns
Tuesday Aug 22 2023 at 05:28
Microsoft said it would sell cloud gaming rights to French rival Ubisoft to assuage concerns the deal would hamper competition in the nascent cloud gaming sector.
Market Watch
Zoom Video stock climbs after earnings, Activision Blizzard advances on Microsoft pact and other stocks on the move
Tuesday Aug 22 2023 at 04:59
Activision Blizzard shares ATVI, +0.28% rose 1% after Microsoft reached a deal with Ubisoft Entertainment to license the cloud streaming rights to Activision games, in an attempt to secure approval from the U.K. competition regulator. Microsoft stock MSFT, +1.71% also rose in premarket trade.
Microsoft Bankruptcy Risk
The Altman Z-score is a formula that measures a company’s financial health and bankruptcy risk. It assigns a numerical score based on various financial ratios. The Z-score is divided into different zones. If the Z-score is above 2.99, it indicates a lower bankruptcy risk, classifying the company as ‘safe’ or ‘non-distressed’. If the score falls below 1.81, it suggests a higher risk, indicating potential financial distress or bankruptcy. The range between 1.81 and 2.99 is called the ‘gray zone’ or zone of ambiguity.
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Microsoft’s Altman Z-score is 8.95 which is in the safe zone. This indicates the company is financially stable and less likely to experience financial distress or bankruptcy.
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Microsoft Insider Trading
Insider trading is when individuals employed by a company buy or sell its securities following legal procedures and regulations. Company executives, directors, and employees may be permitted to buy or sell shares if they follow specific rules, such as filing a Form 4 with the SEC within two business days.
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Over the last 3 months, 1 insider has sold $16.86M of common stock in Microsoft on the stock market with no insider buying.
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Debt & Income Analysis
Income quality measures a company’s operating cash flow to net income ratio. It helps investors and analysts assess the sustainability of a company’s earnings. A high QIR indicates strong cash flows, while a low QIR may indicate non-operating activities driving net income.
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Microsoft’s Income Quality of 1.21 is greater than its Industry Group of 0.34 (255.9% greater)
Microsoft’s Income Quality of 1.21 is greater than its Major Industry Group of 0.42 (188.1% greater)
Microsoft’s Income Quality of 1.21 is greater than its Sector of 0.5 (142.0% greater)
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Current ratio measures a company’s ability to pay off short-term debt with its current assets (assets that a company expects to use up or convert to cash within a year). It represents the $ amount of current assets a company has for every $1 of short-term debt. A high current ratio above 1.0 indicates that a company can meet its short-term obligations, while a low current ratio below 1.0 suggests difficulty.
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Microsoft’s Current Ratio of 1.77 is in line with its Industry Group of 1.78 (-0.6% lower)
Microsoft’s Current Ratio of 1.77 is in line with its Major Industry Group of 1.69 (4.7% greater)
Microsoft’s Current Ratio of 1.77 is greater than its Sector of 1.59 (11.3% greater)
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Value Analysis
PE ratio (price-to-earnings), measures a company’s stock price relative to its earnings per share. It helps investors evaluate whether its stock is overvalued or undervalued. A higher PE ratio indicates that investors are willing to pay more for a company’s earnings, while a lower PE ratio (above zero) suggests the company could be undervalued.
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Cannot compare a negative PE Ratio (33.58 & -1.64)
Cannot compare a negative PE Ratio (33.58 & -0.68)
Cannot compare a negative PE Ratio (33.58 & -0.29)
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The PB ratio (price-to-book), measures a company’s stock price relative to its book value (net value of a company’s assets reported on its balance sheet, after subtracting debt) per share. It is used to evaluate a company’s valuation, with a lower PB ratio (above zero) indicating a lower valuation and a higher PB ratio suggesting overvaluation.
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Microsoft’s PB Ratio of 11.78 is greater than its Industry Group of 2.57 (358.4% greater)
Microsoft’s PB Ratio of 11.78 is greater than its Major Industry Group of 2.08 (466.3% greater)
Microsoft’s PB Ratio of 11.78 is greater than its Sector of 1.88 (526.6% greater)
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Efficiency Analysis
ROE (Return on Equity), is a financial ratio that measures a company’s profitability relative to its shareholders’ equity (the amount of value in a company that belongs to the people who own shares). It indicates how efficiently a company generates profits per unit of equity invested. A high ROE suggests effective use of equity, while a low ROE indicates inefficiency.
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Microsoft’s ROE of 0.35 is greater than its Industry Group of -0.12 (391.7% greater)
Microsoft’s ROE of 0.35 is greater than its Major Industry Group of -0.06 (683.3% greater)
Microsoft’s ROE of 0.35 is greater than its Sector of -0.04 (975.0% greater)
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ROCE (Return on Capital Employed), is a financial ratio that measures a company’s profitability relative to the amount of capital invested in its operations. It indicates how well a company is generating profits from its capital investments. A high ROCE suggests effective use of capital, while a low ROCE indicates inefficiency.
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Microsoft’s ROCE of 0.29 is greater than its Industry Group of -0.06 (583.3% greater)
Microsoft’s ROCE of 0.29 is greater than its Major Industry Group of -0.03 (1066.7% greater)
Microsoft’s ROCE of 0.29 is greater than its Sector of -0.02 (1550.0% greater)
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