<div id="readability-page-1"><p>Microsoft (MSFT) stock gained about 15% in 2025, slightly lagging the 16.4% rise in the S&amp;P 500 Index (<strong>SPX</strong>). However, Wall Street is highly bullish on MSFT stock and views it as one of the key beneficiaries of the artificial intelligence (AI) wave. Notably, analysts are upbeat about the prospects of the company's Azure cloud business and the demand for its AI-powered productivity tools.</p><h3>Claim 70% Off TipRanks This Holiday Season</h3><ul><li>Unlock  hedge fund-level data  and  powerful investing tools  for smarter, sharper decisions  </li><li> Stay ahead of the market with  the latest news and analysis  and maximize your portfolio's potential</li></ul> <p>Moreover, Microsoft is benefiting from its relationship with ChatGPT maker OpenAI. While there are concerns about MSFT's elevated capital spending, most analysts are confident about the company's ability to deliver the desired results from its massive investments to support AI-led demand.</p> <p>Now, according to TipRanks' Ownership Tool, public companies and individual investors own 40.54% of Microsoft. They are followed by mutual funds, ETFs, other institutional investors, and insiders at 21.83%, 21.53%, 16.07%, and 0.03%, respectively.</p></div>

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<p>Wall Street considers Microsoft (MSFT) a 'Strong Buy,' with analysts optimistic about its Azure cloud business and AI productivity tools. MSFT stock rose 15% in 2025, slightly below the S&P 500's 16.4% increase. The company benefits from its partnership with OpenAI, despite concerns over high capital spending. According to TipRanks, public companies and individual investors own 40.54% of Microsoft, while mutual funds, ETFs, and other institutional investors hold 21.83%, 21.53%, and 16.07%, respectively.</p>

- Microsoft (MSFT) stock increased by 15% in 2025, compared to a 16.4% rise in the S&P 500 Index.  
- Analysts are optimistic about Microsoft’s Azure cloud business and its AI-powered tools, viewing the company as a key beneficiary of the growing AI sector.  
- Despite concerns about high capital spending, investors remain confident in Microsoft’s capabilities to achieve results from its substantial investments.

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