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Azure Growth & AI Spending Drive Microsoft Outlook | Durham News
Bank of America is bullish on Microsoft’s upcoming earnings, reiterating a buy rating with a $500 price target, with Azure’s performance as the key driver. The bank sees hitting or exceeding 39-40% growth as critical, now aided by a new Wisconsin data center that’s easing infrastructure bottlenecks. While AI investments are eating into free cash flow—projected at $42 billion—investors remain patient for now. Copilot’s growth in paid seats and recurring revenue is also under close watch, with massive potential for upselling against Microsoft’s 365 user base. Despite recent underperformance…
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