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Scotiabank Ratings on Microsoft Show Positive Market Outlook

Positive sentiment around Microsoft as Scotiabank recommends a Sector Outperform with a potential upside of 32.56%. Analyst forecasts project revenue growth of 6.83%, suggesting strong future performance and an encouraging outlook for investors.

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AI Rating:   7
Earnings Per Share (EPS)
The projected annual non-GAAP EPS for Microsoft is 13.49, which indicates a positive expectation for profitability.

Revenue Growth
The projected annual revenue for Microsoft stands at 279,682MM, reflecting an increase of 6.83%. This growth signal is likely to attract investors looking for stable and growing companies.

Investor Sentiment
With 8,251 funds or institutions reporting positions in Microsoft, an increase of 589 owners or 7.69% in the last quarter demonstrates robust institutional interest. The average portfolio weight dedicated to MSFT has also increased by 17.78%, indicating confidence among fund managers.

The bullish outlook is further supported by the low put/call ratio of 0.68, suggesting that investors are leaning towards optimistic positions regarding Microsoft's stock performance.

The combination of a strong EPS, positive revenue growth, and an increase in institutional ownership portrays Microsoft as an appealing investment, reinforcing the Sector Outperform rating assigned by Scotiabank.
Stocks:  MSFT