Shares on the rise thanks to strategic focus on AI and cloud
Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ: MSFT) continues to confirm its position as one of the most important players in the global technology sector in 2025. The significant rise in share value in recent weeks reflects successful earnings results, strategic infrastructure investments, and growing demand for cloud and AI services.
Financial performance and share price growth
Following the release of its fiscal third quarter 2025 results, the company’s stock has seen nearly 9% growth, with its price stabilizing around $430 per share. A key driver of growth is expansion in cloud computing, where Microsoft continues to strengthen its position through its Azure platform. Equally important is the progress in integrating artificial intelligence into the company’s product portfolio, particularly through its collaboration with OpenAI.
Prediction of stock development
The company’s results have led to target price revisions by major investment banks. For example, analysts at Jefferies now expect a price of $550 per share, while Bank of America and Wedbush have a consensus target price of $515. Morgan Stanley raised its outlook to USD 482. Analysts at Zacks.com have set an average target price for the near- to mid-term investment horizon at $505.33, representing a potential upside of more than 15% from the current market price.
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Investing in AI and infrastructure
Microsoft announced that it will invest up to $80 billion in infrastructure development in 2025 to meet the growing global demand for computing power for AI models. This strategy is critical not only to Microsoft’s growth, but to the technology ecosystem as a whole.
Dividend Policy
Microsoft continues to maintain an attractive dividend policy. The quarterly dividend is $0.83 per share, which at the current market price corresponds to a dividend yield of 0.76% per share. The company has also announced the quarterly dividend payment date, known as (Pay-Date), which will be June 12, 2025. The last day to purchase shares using the dividend (Ex-Dividend-Date) will be May 15, 2025.
Conclusion Microsoft continues to represent a solid investment opportunity, thanks to its strong position in the cloud services market, consistent focus on artificial intelligence, and consistent dividend policy. The outlook for 2025 remains positive, with investors and analysts expecting the company to further strengthen its position in key technology segments.
