Prediction: Microsoft Stock Will Skyrocket After July 29

A market-focused outlook argues that Microsoft’s shares could surge after its July 29 earnings release for fiscal 2026 fourth quarter, ended June 30. The article notes Microsoft has declined about 20% year to date in 2026, but contends the valuation has compressed to roughly 20 times forward earnings, versus its historical range near 30 times. It cites Wall Street expectations for the quarter of about 15% revenue growth and EPS around $4.24, while highlighting that Q3 results exceeded expectations with revenue up 18% and diluted EPS up 23% to $4.27. The piece also says investors will watch fiscal 2027 capital expenditure guidance, given scrutiny on spending for AI data centers. The author frames the setup as favorable if Microsoft clears expectations and clarifies how cloud growth supports returns.