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title: "What's Going On With Microsoft Shares Friday?"
description: "Microsoft is expected to release its fourth-quarter earnings for the 2024 fiscal year next week. Analysts estimate earnings per share of $2.93 and revenue of $64.35 billion. The stock is currently tra"
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# What's Going On With Microsoft Shares Friday?

> Microsoft is expected to release its fourth-quarter earnings for the 2024 fiscal year next week. Analysts estimate earnings per share of $2.93 and revenue of $64.35 billion. The stock is currently trading at $421.30, above its 50-day moving average. Piper Sandler analyst Brent Bracelin has reiterated an "Overweight" rating on Microsoft with a price target of $485. Microsoft shares are trading 1.54% higher at $424.85.

**Microsoft Corporation** MSFT shares are trending on Friday. The company is anticipated to release 2024 fiscal year fourth quarter earnings on Tuesday after the market closes.

**The Details:** For the fourth quarter, analysts estimate EPS of $2.93 and revenue of $64.35 billion.

Microsoft stock currently is trading at $421.30, above its 50-day moving average of $428.90. The stock is trading towards the middle of its 52 week range which is from $309.45 to $468.35.

The stock’s average session volume is 19.063 million and its currently trading below that at 5.68 million. Separately, on Tuesday, Piper Sandler analyst **Brent Bracelin** reiterated Microsoft with a Overweight and raised the price target from $465 to $485.

**How To Buy Microsoft Stock**

By now you're likely curious about how to participate in the market for Microsoft MSFT – be it to purchase shares, or even attempt to bet against the company.

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**MSFT Price Action:** Microsoft shares are trading 1.54% higher at $424.85 per data from Benzinga Pro.

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