MSFT trade ideas
Microsoft Mega DistrubitionWhile everyone is paying attention to:
1)SPX ATH
2)Small Caps
3)Crypto
and soon to:
4)Stonks meme plays
One of the leaders of the cycle that started in 2009 is silently on distribution mode in my most honest opinion.
Crazy how nobody... is talking about this...
And it's not only Microsoft that is in this mega distribution all the rest BIG TECH that drove the indices to ATH are in somehow similar positions. What is left? Small caps!!!
And nothing diverts your attention better than the adrenaline of crypto and memes!
" stock market is all about emotions " #1 Catalyst, MicrosoftYesterday was crazy..
dealing with some people who needed some help
and were not happy
that i could only help so little
i had no referee or someone
to direct them to for more help
and that made me feel sad
as i could feel their anger
The stock market is all about emotions
and you and i have to learn how to
control our emotions.
Yesterday i saw this stock NASDAQ:MSFT
but i was too tired to write an article about it
and so i had opted to write about
This stock NASDAQ:META instead..
But either way, after seeing this
one on my screen
I am thinking its a good swing trade.
Also note that the dividend report is happening
this month..this could be the main
catalyst for this stock as well.
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$MSFT Burn Baby, BurnIt does not take a rocket scientist to see that NASDAQ:MSFT is forming a well developed Head and Shoulders Bearish Pattern.
Plan on a moderate target but expect the dump is my motto.
When she goes, she will take the market with it. Is there any surprise BITSTAMP:BTCUSD will dump at the same time too?
The tech sector is trading near 82 times their forward earnings. It won't be long now.
Round Two MSFT for a Second Shot at $456After being stopped out previously, Microsoft (MSFT) is once again positioned for a potential breakout. With renewed bullish momentum building around the $423 entry level, MSFT aims to push through key resistance at $441.85, targeting a move to $456. The updated setup offers an appealing risk-to-reward ratio, with a stop-loss set at $407 to manage downside risk.
Microsoft's robust fundamentals remain a driving force, with its leadership in cloud computing through Azure and continued advancements in AI with Copilot. Demand for these solutions continues to grow, positioning Microsoft as a critical player in tech innovation and enterprise software.
With both technical support and strong growth drivers, MSFT is primed for another attempt at reaching the $456 target.
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MICROSOFT: Channel Down bottomed. Bullish wave starting to 540.MSFT is neutral on its 1D technical outlook (RSI = 48.171, MACD = -0.910, ADX = 23.585) as since the September 6th Low it has been ranging sideways. Despite the lack of trend, this price action still hit the bottom of the long term Channel Up and technically the new bullish wave should start. The conditions for that are perfect as the 1D MACD just formed a Bullish Cross. The last bullish wave touched the HH trendline of the Channel Up after surpassing the 1.786 Fibonacci extension. That is our current target (TP = 540).
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MSFT Long: Multi-Timeframe Analysis and Elliot Wave InsightMicrosoft is presenting a strong long opportunity, with a setup confirmed across multiple timeframes: the 2-day, 4-hour, and weekly charts.
Trend Positioning: MSFT is trending upward, with current price action situated near the lower boundary of its ascending channel (highlighted by green trendlines). This area also aligns with key moving averages (7, 20, 50, and 100-day MAs), adding strong confluence at this support zone.
Elliott Wave Perspective: The weekly chart suggests that Microsoft is in a corrective Wave 4 within a larger upward trend. This Wave 4 correction has respected common Fibonacci retracement levels (38.2% and 50%) and appears set to complete, potentially paving the way for a Wave 5 move toward new highs.
Hard Invalidation: If price falls below ~366 (lower orange horizonal line on 2-day), the Elliott Wave structure would be invalidated, signaling a break in the uptrend.
Intermediate Support: A drop below 385-389 range would reduce confidence in this path, although it wouldn’t fully invalidate it.
Trade Targets:
Primary Price Target: ~468, representing approximately an 11% gain (Risk-Reward Ratio: 3.5 based on current price).
Secondary Price Target: >520, representing a ~25% gain (Risk-Reward Ratio: ~7.0). This target aligns with the upper boundary of the rising channel.
Estimated Timeline:
Given that the primary analysis is based on the 2-day chart, this move is expected to unfold over the next 3-4 months.
Risk Management:
Stop Loss: Suggested stop loss is within the 399.95 - 405.33 range, beneath key support on 4 hour. For those with large risk appetite, can set it for the identified bearish turn point int he 385-389 range.
Microsoft Golden Upside Potential Opportunity (+20%?) In my opinion and for the long run, I think Microsoft is well positioned to benefit from the AI Boom. Especially the fact that it owns significant stake of OPENAI (49%). Also many companies are using Microsoft's infrastructure (Azure) to build on their products. Hence, they will be almost forever customers if they to avoid transfer costs. Essentially, the company will be making money from charging those companies directly through the company and indirectly through it's ownership of OpenAI. Also, technically speaking and considering the potential impact of the election. I think this company is very well positioned.
What are your thoughts? I'd like to hear any agreeing or opposing perspectives?
Assessing Low-Risk Opportunities
Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) has recently been under scrutiny as its stock price
faces pressure amidst a mixed performance in the tech sector. Last week's
trading session reflected a cautious sentiment among investors, especially as
major tech players like Microsoft appear to be struggling. Despite a strong
brand and proven market position, Microsoft's stock movement exhibited a bearish
pattern.
Recent Performance: Microsoft's performance has shown a decline, as seen in its
challenges against key resistance levels. The stock has remained around its
50-day in addition to its 200-day moving averages without significant upward
momentum. The current trading environment has underscored the importance of
watching for possible recovery signals, as the broader technology sector is
displaying an overall mixed sentiment.
Key Actionable Insights:
- Monitor key resistance levels closely; MSFT's recent price action suggests a
struggle around these points.
- Given that MSFT is deemed a low-risk investment, it may provide a more secure
entry point for investors looking for stability amidst broader market
fluctuations.
Expert Opinions:
Experts remain cautious about Microsoft due to underperformance compared to
other tech giants. Current discussions are focusing on the importance of
innovation and responsiveness to market changes. While many see potential for
recovery, they recommend a wait-and-see approach before making significant
investments.
Sentiment Analysis:
- Current sentiment: N/A
- Last week's sentiment: N/A
- Sentiment change: N/A
- Total mentions across all sources: 0
Technical Levels:
Based on the wisdom of all professional traders, MSFT has identified key levels
to monitor moving into next week:
- Target 1: $345
- Target 2: $350
- Stop 1: $330
- Stop 2: $325
If you're looking for longer targets with expected timelines, keep an eye on the
potential breakout at $360 over the next month for possible resistance
challenges.
Notable News:
The recent earnings reports from Microsoft have further emphasized the
divergence in performance among major tech companies. While brands like Nvidia
are hitting all-time highs, Microsoft's stagnant movement has raised eyebrows in
the investment community. This highlights the need for a renewed focus on
innovation in its product offerings.
Microsoft Head & Shoulders, $MSFTMicrosoft, the third largest company by weight continues to struggle since July. The troublesome part is that it appears to be building up a massive head and shoulders pattern all of this year. Additionally, the third shoulder is also looking like a huge bear flag and remains weak compared to the overall market.
Microsoft: Progress!The Microsoft stock has now successfully completed wave B in turquoise at $444.95. So, now we locate the price in the subsequent wave C, which is set to finalize the overarching three-part wave in dark green. This suggests further declines, with an ideal low just below $400. Following the low of the overarching wave , Microsoft should initiate a new upward impulse. While there’s a 25% chance that wave alt. in dark green has already hit its low, this alternative scenario will only be confirmed if the stock breaks above $469.55.
Microsoft LONG Longing MSFT here targeting the gap fill to 430 took bottum liq creating a double bottom with increasing rsi causing the divergence. Will take profits going up but final target will be a complete gap fill to 431.
Idea is invalidated if the 4H closed below red line at 405.9 going for a 3R:R
MICROSOFT has bottomed. Dont miss this once/year buy opportunityMicrosoft (MSFT) has been trading within a Fibonacci Channel Up since the October 2022 market bottom following the Inflation Crisis. Since the August 05 2024 Low on the 1W MA50 (blue trend-line), the stock has struggled to get detached from it and stage a sustainable rally.
This prolonged volatility can be seen however on both previous Lows of the Channel Up, while the price was attempting to price a bottom. Technically it is around the same levels as February - March 2023 (again below the 1W MA50).
As you can see, this kind of buy opportunity emerges roughly once a year on MSFT and posts a rise or roughly +50% from the bottom, with the last Higher High priced on the 1.5 Fibonacci extension.
As a result, our long-term Target is now set at $550.
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IS THIS MAG7 DARLING ABOUT TO CRASH?!NASDAQ:MSFT
🔥 IS NASDAQ:MSFT ABOUT TO FALL OVER 21%?! 🔥
Let's not panic yet, but Microsoft's weekly charts are flashing some intriguing signals. Here’s the lowdown:
As long as NASDAQ:MSFT stays within its symmetrical pattern, we’re in the clear. But if it breaks downward, we’re looking at a potential 6% drop from the Volume profile shelf and possibly a dangerous 22% plunge, breaking the 2024 Head & Shoulders pattern. Enter the "Low Five Setup"—the bearish counterpart to my "High Five Setup."
Key factors to watch:
- Williams %R: Lower High
- MACD: Dangerously close to crossing below the zero line (BEARISH)
- RSI: Below RSI MA with lower highs, at 46—lots of room before oversold
- Trend: Lower high, red through yellow downward move indicating a downtrend on the weekly chart
Microsoft has been Wall Street’s golden goose, untouched by the FUD that hit the MAG7 stocks. Apple had China FUD, Tesla faced the ELON BAD FUD, Google with AI SEARCH FUD, Amazon with spending and margins FUD, Meta with metaverse spending FUD, and Nvidia with growth concerns FUD.
But as Willy Wonka taught us, every golden goose lays a bad egg sometimes. This is a weekly chart setup, so it will take time to play out. No one's immune to Wall Street’s FUD wrath, not even Microsoft. We shall see what happens...
P.S. I’m not in this name yet—just putting it on your radar. We’re early to the party, just like I always am with my setups. If you’re still here, you value solid, well-thought-out market analysis. Props to you!
Have a great Sunday, friends! 👊
Not Financial Advice #HighFiveSetup #LowFiveSetup
Microsoft’s Big Moves This Quarter | From Activision to AI AgentMicrosoft’s Revenue Surge: The Power of AI, Gaming, and Strategic Investments
Microsoft has released its Q1 FY25 earnings for the quarter ending in September
The stock saw a 6% drop, indicating the results fell short of investors' high hopes. Trading at over 30 times projected earnings for next year, expectations for Microsoft were significant.
CEO Satya Nadella stated
“Our AI business is set to exceed an annual revenue run rate of $10 billion next quarter, making it the fastest business in our history to reach this milestone.”
This means that AI will soon account for about 4% of Microsoft's total revenue in under three years a remarkable feat for a global giant.
If you need a quick summary, here are three main points:
1. ☁️ Azure’s growth is slowing. As Microsoft’s key player in the AI competition, Azure grew 34%, down slightly from 35% in the prior quarter (after adjustments). This comes as Google Cloud raised the bar, with its growth accelerating from 29% to 35% during the same period.
2. 🤖 AI growth is limited by hardware supply, as capacity struggles to meet demand. Data center expansion is a long-term process, and Microsoft is investing heavily in infrastructure, aiming for a growth boost by 2025.
3. 👨👩👧👦 Consumer-focused products like Gaming and Devices are underperforming. Although not essential to Microsoft's core business, their poor performance has impacted overall results.
Here’s a breakdown of the insights from the quarter.
Overview of today’s insights:
- New segmentation.
- Microsoft’s Q1 FY25 overview.
- Key earnings call highlights.
- Future areas to monitor.
1. New Segmentation
Revised Business Segments
In August, Microsoft announced a reorganization of its business segments, effective this quarter. The purpose? To better align financial reporting with the current business structure and strategic management.
Summary of the main changes
- Microsoft 365 Commercial revenue consolidation: All M365 commercial revenue, including mobility and security services, now falls under the Productivity and Business Processes segment.
-Copilot Pro revenue shift: Revenue from the Copilot Pro tool was moved from Productivity and Business Processes to the More Personal Computing segment under Search and news advertising.
-Nuance Enterprise reallocation: Revenue from Nuance, previously part of Intelligent Cloud, is now included in Productivity and Business Processes.
-Windows and Devices reporting combination: Microsoft now reports Windows and Devices revenue together.
Impact of These Changes:
Core Segments Overview:
In summary:
- The Productivity and Business Processes segment has grown significantly.
- The Intelligent Cloud segment has decreased due to the reallocation of Nuance and other revenue.
Products and Services Overview:
- M365 Commercial now includes Nuance, shifted from the Server products category, along with integrated mobility and security services.
- Windows & Devices have been merged into a single, slower-growth category.
Additional Insights:
- Azure, Microsoft's cloud platform, is reported within 'Server products and cloud services.' Although its growth rate is shared by management, exact revenue figures remain undisclosed.
Azure’s past growth figures have been adjusted for consistency, with the last quarter’s constant currency growth recast from 30% to 35%, setting a higher benchmark. Tracking these metrics is challenging due to limited revenue disclosure, but this recast indicates Azure's raised growth expectations.
2. Microsoft’s Q1 FY25 Performance
Financial Summary:
-Revenue: Up 16% year-over-year, reaching $65.6 billion (exceeding estimates by $1 billion). Post-Activision Blizzard acquisition in October 2023, the growth was 13% excluding the merger.
New Product and Services Segmentation Results
- Server products & cloud services: $22.2 billion (+23% Y/Y).
- M365 Commercial: $20.4 billion (+13% Y/Y).
- Gaming: $5.6 billion (+43% Y/Y), influenced by Activision.
- Windows & Devices: $4.3 billion (flat Y/Y).
- LinkedIn: $4.3 billion (+10% Y/Y).
- Search & news advertising: $3.2 billion (+7% Y/Y).
- Enterprise & partner services: $1.9 billion (flat Y/Y).
- Dynamics: $1.8 billion (+14% Y/Y).
- M365 Consumer products: $1.7 billion (+5% Y/Y).
Core Business Segments Breakdown:
- Productivity and Business Processes: Increased 12% Y/Y to $28.3 billion, supported by M365 Commercial, especially Copilot adoption.
- Intelligent Cloud: Grew 20% Y/Y to $24.1 billion, with Azure AI driving growth.
- More Personal Computing: Grew 17% Y/Y to $13.2 billion, including a 15-point boost from Activision. Devices fell, but search and ad performance improved under new segmentation.
Key Observations:
- Microsoft Cloud revenue climbed 22% Y/Y to $39 billion, making up 59% of total revenue (+3 percentage points Y/Y).
- Azure continues to drive cloud services and server products' growth.
- Xbox growth has surged due to the Activision acquisition since Q2 FY24, expected to stabilize by Q2 FY25.
- Windows OEM and devices combined, showing a 2% decline in Q1 FY25.
- Office rebranded to Microsoft 365; updated naming will be used starting next quarter.
- Margins: Gross margin at 69% (down 2pp Y/Y, 1pp Q/Q); operating margin at 47% (down 1pp Y/Y, up 4pp Q/Q).
- EPS: Increased 10% to $3.30, beating by $0.19.
Cash Flow and Balance Sheet:
- Operating cash flow: $34 billion (52% margin, down 2pp Y/Y).
- Cash**: $78 billion; Long-term debt**: $43 billion.
Q2 FY25 Outlook:
- Productivity and Business Processes: Anticipated 10%-11% Y/Y growth, steady due to M365, Copilot inclusion, and expected LinkedIn growth of ~10%. Dynamics set to grow mid-to-high teens.
- Intelligent Cloud: Projected 18%-20% Y/Y growth, slightly slowing, with Azure growth expected between 28%-29%.
- More Personal Computing: Forecasted ~$14 billion revenue, declines in Windows, Devices, and Gaming anticipated, with some offset from Copilot Pro.
Main Takeaways:
- Azure's growth slowed to 34% Y/Y in constant currency, with AI services contributing 12pp, up from 11pp last quarter. This marks a dip from the recast 35% prior and included an accounting boost.
- Capacity limitations in AI persist; more infrastructure investments are planned, with reacceleration expected in H2 FY25.
- Commercial performance obligations grew 21% to $259 billion, up from 20% in Q4.
- Margins were pressured by AI infrastructure investments; Activision reduced the operating margin by 2 points.
- Capital expenditures increased by 50% to $15 billion, half dedicated to infrastructure, with further Capex growth expected.
- Shareholder returns included $9.0 billion through buybacks and dividends, matching Q4 repurchases.
Earnings Call Highlights:
Azure AI saw a doubling of usage over six months, positioning it as a foundation for services like Cosmos DB and SQL DB. Microsoft Fabric adoption grew 14% sequentially, signaling rapid uptake.
AI Expansion: GitHub Copilot enterprise use surged 55% Q/Q, with AI-powered capabilities used by nearly 600,000 organizations, a 4x increase Y/Y.
M365 Copilot has achieved a 70% adoption rate among Fortune 500 companies and continues to grow rapidly.
LinkedIn saw accelerated growth in markets like India and Brazil and a 6x quarterly increase in video views, aligning with broader social media trends.
Search and Gaming: Bing’s revenue growth surpassed the market, while Game Pass hit a new revenue record, propelled by Black Ops 6
Capital Expenditures: CFO Amy Hood highlighted that half of cloud and AI investments are for long-term infrastructure, positioning the company for sustained growth.
4. Future Outlook
Energy Needs: Microsoft, facing higher power demands, plans to revive a reactor at Three Mile Island with Constellation Energy by 2028 to power its AI data centers sustainably.
Autonomous AI Agents: Coming in November, these agents will perform tasks with minimal human input, enhancing efficiency. Copilot Studio will allow businesses to customize these agents, with 10 pre-built options to start.
Industry Impact: Salesforce has launched Agentforce, signaling increased competition. CEO Mark Benioff recently compared Microsoft’s Copilot to the nostalgic Clippy, stoking rivalry.
For further analysis stay tuned
MSFT Channel BreakPretty significant channel break here on MSFT. This is the uptrend from January and it may be coming to an end if it can't recover soon. We also have a shorter term uptrend/bear flag on the 15m that has been broken to the downside as well.
Doesn't look good IMO, first downside target is around $390 - $385.