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Microsoft Shares Plunge 10.23% After Earnings Report
- Stock Decline: Microsoft (MSFT) closed at $433.50, down 9.99% on Thursday, primarily due to investor concerns over slowing cloud growth, leading to a significant drop in share price.
- Surge in Trading Volume: Trading volume reached 126.5 million shares, approximately 366% above the three-month average, indicating a strong market reaction to Microsoft's earnings report, despite the company exceeding Wall Street's expectations for sales and EPS in Q2.
- Capital Expenditure Spike: Microsoft's capital expenditures surged 89% year-over-year, raising concerns about ROI as its Intelligent Cloud unit saw a 29% growth in Q2, with the market focusing on the short-lived nature of many investments.
- Valuation Analysis: With a forward P/E ratio of 26, the significant stock sell-off appears extreme given the company's ongoing sales and EPS growth, as management noted that much of the capex was directed towards short-lived assets, prompting investors to seek higher returns.

Microsoft Azure Growth Falls Short of Expectations
- Performance Shortfall: Microsoft reported better-than-expected Q2 revenue and earnings; however, Azure's growth declined from 39% to 38% year-over-year, indicating a slowdown that may affect investor confidence.
- Analyst Rating Adjustments: Morgan Stanley removed Microsoft from its 'Top Pick' list while maintaining an 'Overweight' rating and a $650 price target, suggesting over 45% upside from the current price of $446.
- Market Reaction Fluctuations: Despite a 7.5% drop in stock price, retail sentiment on Stocktwits shifted to 'extremely bullish', reflecting confidence in Microsoft's future potential, even amid near-term pressures.
- AI Investment Direction Change: Barclays analysts noted that Microsoft's new AI capabilities are increasingly directed towards first-party products like Copilot, which may alter future growth expectations and impact overall market strategy.









