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BofA hikes MSFT target to $600 on Azure AI acceleration

Sep 1, 2026, 11:27 AM EDT1 sourcesAI-analyzed

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Analyst upgrade and higher PT, coupled with AI-driven Azure growth, can attract new money and extend the rally in the near term; positive earnings signals historically lead to multiple expansion for large-cap tech names like MSFT.

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Bank of America raises Microsoft’s price target to $600 on accelerating Azure growth tied to its AI strategy, citing 43% Azure expansion in 4Q26 and 1Q27 guidance of 45%. The note reinforces AI-driven upside alongside Nvidia financing momentum and investor Ackman’s MSFT stake, suggesting continued near-term upside as AI infrastructure demand supports MSFT's cloud momentum.

BofA raises MSFT target to $600; maintains Buy on AI-driven growth.
Azure growth accelerates: 39% in 3Q26 to 43% in 4Q26.
Guidance for 1Q27 at 45% reinforces durable AI-driven cloud demand.
Nvidia's AI financing signals AI infra momentum across industry.
Ackman's MSFT stake adds sentiment support amid rally.

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