Microsoft Price Target Raised to $675 by New Street Research

Analysts cite continued strength in cloud and productivity software offerings.

Apr. 1, 2026 at 2:38pm

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Research firm New Street Research has increased its price target for Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) from $670 to $675, maintaining a 'buy' rating on the software giant's stock. The new target price represents a potential upside of over 82% from the stock's previous close.

Why it matters

Microsoft's cloud computing and productivity software businesses have been driving strong financial performance, leading analysts to remain bullish on the company's long-term growth prospects despite recent stock price volatility.

The details

In a research note, New Street analysts cited Microsoft's continued momentum in its cloud infrastructure and enterprise software offerings as the key factors behind the increased price target. The company has been able to leverage its dominant position in productivity tools like Office 365 to drive adoption of its Azure cloud platform among business customers.

  • New Street Research issued the updated price target and rating on April 1, 2026.

The players

New Street Research

An independent equity research firm that provides analysis and investment recommendations on technology and other sectors.

Microsoft Corporation

A global technology company that develops, licenses, and supports a wide range of software products, services, and devices for consumers, enterprises, and governments worldwide.

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What’s next

Investors will be closely watching Microsoft's upcoming quarterly earnings report to see if the company can maintain its momentum in the cloud and enterprise software markets.

The takeaway

Microsoft's diversified business model and leadership position in key technology segments have made it a favored stock among Wall Street analysts, who see the company as well-positioned to capitalize on ongoing digital transformation trends.