Mizuho Raises Microsoft (MSFT) Price Target to $600
Mizuho maintains its Outperform rating on Microsoft, raising the price target to $600, a 13.43% upside from the current price.
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Mizuho raised its price target on Microsoft Corporation ($MSFT) to $600 from $510 on October 15, 2026, and rates the stock "Outperform".
Since the rating, $MSFT is down 1.9% to date (from the $539.44 close on Oct 15, 2026).
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Key Points
- Mizuho reiterated its Outperform rating on Microsoft and raised the price target from $510 to $600 on October 15, 2026.
- Mizuho's $600 price target implies 13.43% upside from Microsoft Corporation's ($MSFT) current $528.95 share price.
- Shares of Microsoft traded recently at $526.53, which is about 11.7% below the average analyst price target of $596.22.
- Microsoft has a strong revenue growth rate of 17.7% year-over-year and a net margin of 40.3%.
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Mizuho has reiterated its Outperform rating on Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) and raised its price target from $510 to $600 on October 15, 2026. This adjustment reflects Mizuho's confidence in the company's future performance.
Other Institutional Activity in Microsoft
Several other institutional investors have also made adjustments to their positions in Microsoft. Blackrock Inc. grew its holdings by 14,061,346 shares, ending with 607,367,113 shares worth about $321.3 billion. Vanguard Capital Management LLC added 2,653,959 shares, bringing its total to 485,192,007 shares valued at approximately $256.7 billion. State Street Corporation increased its stake by 8,955,571 shares, holding a total of 315,653,206 shares valued at about $167.0 billion.
Microsoft Corporation Stock Down 0.9%
As of October 16, 2026, Microsoft shares traded recently at $526.53, which is 4.3% above the 50-day moving average and 21% above the 200-day moving average. However, shares are about 4.9% below the 52-week high of $553.72, suggesting some room for growth as the stock approaches its target price.
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Recent Earnings
Microsoft reported trailing twelve-month revenue of $331.8 billion and an earnings per share (EPS) of $17.95. The company's revenue growth year-over-year stands at 17.7%, with a net margin of 40.3% and a return on equity of 34%. The next earnings report is scheduled for October 28, 2026.
Insider Buying and Selling at Microsoft Corporation
Recent insider transactions include sales by CEO Satya Nadella, who sold 86,525 shares valued at approximately $43.4 million on September 1, 2026. CFO Amy E. Hood sold 41,674 shares for about $20.8 million on September 14, 2026. On October 13, 2026, Hood sold an additional 7,305 shares, valued at approximately $3.98 million.
Analysts Set New Price Targets
On October 15, 2026, UBS maintained a Buy rating with a price target of $675, while Citigroup also maintained a Buy rating, raising its target to $636. Jefferies and TD Cowen kept their Buy ratings, with targets of $650 and $625, respectively. The consensus among analysts is a strong buy with a mean price target of $596.22, indicating a potential upside for investors.
About Microsoft Corporation
Microsoft Corporation is a technology company based in Redmond, WA. It develops and supports a wide range of technology solutions for both individuals and businesses. Its products include operating systems, server applications, business solutions, and gaming consoles. The recent analyst upgrades reflect confidence in its ongoing innovation and market position.
Bottom Line
Investors should keep an eye on Microsoft's upcoming earnings report on October 28, 2026, as well as any further analyst updates. Mizuho's reiterated rating and new price target highlight the firm's continued confidence in Microsoft's growth potential.
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