Microsoft and Salesforce: Top Software Picks Amid Economic Uncertainty (MSFT, CRM)

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Bank of America analysts have highlighted Microsoft (MSFT, Financial) and Salesforce (CRM) as top software investments for both stable and volatile market conditions. Renowned for their strong fundamentals and deep enterprise integration, these companies remain attractive investment options amidst challenging macroeconomic situations.

Key Takeaways

  • Microsoft (MSFT, Financial) and Salesforce (CRM) are praised for their resilience across various economic cycles.
  • Analyst consensus indicates Microsoft has significant upside potential.
  • Robust enterprise integration underpins the long-term attractiveness of these firms.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast

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For Microsoft Corp (MSFT, Financial), 49 analysts have provided a one-year price target averaging $489.71, with projections ranging from a high of $650.00 to a low of $423.00. This average target suggests a potential upside of 27.61% from its current price of $383.75. Investors can explore further details on the Microsoft Corp (MSFT) Forecast page.

Consensus among 60 brokerage firms rates Microsoft Corp's (MSFT, Financial) average recommendation at 1.8, signifying an "Outperform" status. On the rating scale, 1 indicates a Strong Buy and 5 means Sell.

According to GuruFocus estimates, the projected GF Value for Microsoft in one year is $497.01, indicating a potential upside of 29.51% from its current price of $383.75. The GF Value is a GuruFocus estimate of the stock's fair trading value, derived from historical trading multiples, past business growth, and future performance estimates. Additional information is available on the Microsoft Corp (MSFT, Financial) Summary page.

Disclosures

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