Microsoft stock price may 2025 analysts maintain outperform ratings on

Analysts maintain outperform ratings on "Microsoft stock price May 2025", assuming fiscal Q3 performance aligns with consensus $68B revenue estimates. The stock is down in part due to a disappointing second quarter report , but its future and growth prospects remain promising. For one thing, it holds a majority stake in the nuclear startup NuScale Power -- which may serve it well, as nuclear power is being used to further artificial intelligence (AI) data centers. And Fluor also boasts a hefty backlog of orders, recently valued at $28.2 billion. Nevertheless, it is vital to recognize potential risks. A downturn in economic growth or a recession could result in decreased corporate investments in infrastructure, potentially affecting Microsoft’s revenue growth. Even though MSFT stock has historically performed better than the benchmark index during economic downturns, a decline in its stock price during such situations cannot be dismissed. Equity research notes point to "Microsoft stock price May 2025" benefiting from new Copilot AI releases, which could increase productivity software revenue by 12–15%. Valuation multiples stay higher than industry peers due to recurring revenue strength.