What are the benefits of investing in MSFT?

This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Based on earnings estimates, MSFT will have a dividend payout ratio of 24.91% next year. This indicates that the company will be able to sustain or increase its dividend. Read our dividend analysis for MSFT.

What is the reported earnings per share of MSFT?

Microsoft Co. (NASDAQ:MSFT) announced its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, October, 25th. The software giant reported $2.35 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $2.29 by $0.06. The software giant had revenue of $50.12 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $49.70 billion.

What is the estimated upside of MSFT?

The company's average rating score is 2.91, and is based on 29 buy ratings, 3 hold ratings, and no sell ratings. According to analysts' consensus price target of $297.22, Microsoft has a forecasted upside of 23.9% from its current price of $239.82.