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What Went Wrong With Microsoft Stock?
Forbes· 2026-01-29 13:40
Core Insights - Microsoft exceeded earnings expectations with Q2 fiscal 2026 revenue of $81.27 billion and EPS of $4.14, surpassing the anticipated $80.27 billion and $3.97 respectively [2][8] - Despite positive earnings, the stock dropped 7% after hours due to slowing Azure growth and significant reliance on OpenAI, which accounts for 45% of its $625 billion backlog [2][3][9] Financial Performance - Q2 revenue increased by 17% year-over-year, driven by strong cloud and productivity software growth, with Microsoft 365 Copilot reaching 15 million paid subscriptions [8] - Q3 revenue guidance is projected between $80.65 billion and $81.75 billion, aligning with consensus expectations, indicating no positive surprise [7] Growth and Margins - Azure's growth guidance for Q3 is projected at 37-38% in constant currency, barely meeting the 37.1% consensus, reflecting a deceleration trend over three consecutive quarters [2][9] - Operating margin guidance for Q3 is approximately 45.1%, below the 45.5% consensus, as Microsoft increases investments in AI infrastructure with quarterly capital expenditures of $37.5 billion [4][6] Backlog and Risks - OpenAI's commitment to $250 billion in cloud spending inflated Microsoft's backlog by 110% year-over-year, but excluding OpenAI, the backlog only expanded by 28% [6] - The heavy reliance on OpenAI raises concerns about revenue generation and the potential impact on Microsoft's financial stability if OpenAI fails to meet its obligations [3][6] Valuation and Market Sentiment - Microsoft currently trades at a P/E ratio of around 30x, which is not excessive but reflects market concerns over growth acceleration in AI [10] - The stock's current valuation presents an attractive entry point, with a potential upside of 35% based on the Street's average estimate of $620 [10][12]
Hot takes: Tesla, Meta, and Microsoft quarters are wildly different
Yahoo Finance· 2026-01-29 13:33
Group 1: Tech Earnings Overview - The earnings season for major tech companies, particularly the "Magnificent Seven," has commenced, with investors expecting strong guidance for 2026 and evidence of profitability from AI investments in Q4 [1] - Prominent venture capitalist Bill Gurley predicts a correction in the tech sector due to high burn rates among venture-backed companies, which are reportedly losing more money than Uber and Amazon at their peak [2] - The initial tech earnings reports did not meet all investor expectations, although some companies performed well [2] Group 2: Tesla's Performance - Tesla's recent earnings call revealed a more efficient approach, with a focus on future projects like robotaxis and humanoid robots, despite a 16% drop in total deliveries [3] - Elon Musk expressed a vision for a new era of abundance and indicated plans to build a "TeraFab" for semiconductor manufacturing, which will require significant investment [3] - Analysts noted multiple areas of progress for Tesla, including robotaxi and chip design, but expressed concerns that current stock prices may already reflect this success [3] Group 3: Microsoft's Earnings Call - Microsoft's recent earnings call was criticized for being filled with corporate jargon, leading to confusion among investors regarding the company's current projects [4]
美科技股Q4喜忧参半
Guo Ji Jin Rong Bao· 2026-01-29 13:25
近年来,美科技公司一直是其大盘的关键增长驱动力。聚焦2025年第四季度,剔除科技板块,标普500指数的盈利增长将从9.2%降至5.5%。 投资研究公司扎克斯估算,2026年科技板块将占标普500指数盈利增长的近一半。 本周是美科技股的财报周,科技股展示出喜忧参半的局面,投资者依旧重点关注各家公司在AI大额支出和回报方面的表现。1月30日晨间,苹果 将公布财报,为此番财报季画上尾声。 押注AI业绩喜忧参半 1月28日盘后,特斯拉公布2025年第四季度及全年财务报告,季度盈利与收入均超出市场预期,但全年营收出现首次同比下降,凸显出其核心汽 车业务面临的挑战。 具体来看,去年第四季度,特斯拉总收入较去年同期的257亿美元下降约3%;汽车业务收入同比下滑11%,至177亿美元。2025年全年,特斯拉总 收入从2024年的977亿美元降至948亿美元,降幅为3%。公司解释称,下降主要源于"车辆交付量减少"及"监管信贷收入下降"。 盈利方面,特斯拉第四季度净利润为8.4亿美元,同比暴跌61%。同时运营费用激增39%,公司称部分由人工智能(AI)及其他研发项目推动。 同日,科技巨头Meta与微软也都发布了超出预期的营收,但 ...
伯恩斯坦:将微软目标价下调至641美元
Ge Long Hui A P P· 2026-01-29 13:20
格隆汇1月29日|伯恩斯坦:将微软(MSFT.US)目标股价从645美元下调至641美元。 ...
加码AI投入 美国科技公司股价分化
Sou Hu Cai Jing· 2026-01-29 13:17
CNBC 蒋钰:特斯拉当地时间周三公布的第四季度业绩好于预期,但特斯拉全年营收同比下降3%,创 下该公司有史以来首次年度营收下滑。 第四季度特斯拉的每股收益调整后为50美分,超出市场预期的45美分,营收为249亿美元,同样高于预 期。财报显示,特斯拉全年营收从2024年的977亿美元降至2025年的948亿美元。还值得关注的就是,隔 夜特斯拉的CEO马斯克宣布要精简车型阵容,并且在股东支持力度有限的背景下,仍决定要向其旗下的 人工智能公司xAI投资20亿美元。马斯克表示,特斯拉将在下个季度结束旗舰车型Model S和Model X的 生产,并将位于美国加州的工厂转型用于生产Optimus人形机器人。分析认为这标志着特斯拉正在将重 心从汽车转向AI和机器人。 (央视财经《天下财经》)特斯拉精简车型阵容,重心转向AI和机器人。Meta2026年资本支出或高于 市场预期 ,AI投资能否获益仍存疑。微软云服务表现不及预期,过度依赖OpenAI引发市场担忧。 隔夜Meta公布的第四季度财报显示,营收和利润均超出预期,并发布了强于预期的指引,盘后交易 中,公司股价上涨。四季度Meta每股收益为8.88美元,高于市场预期的 ...
Earnings live: Meta and IBM stocks pop, Microsoft slides, Caterpillar shares climb
Yahoo Finance· 2026-01-29 13:17
Core Insights - The fourth quarter earnings season is underway, with major tech companies like Microsoft, Meta, Tesla, and Apple leading the earnings calendar [1] - An optimistic consensus is forming, with 13% of S&P 500 companies having reported results, and an estimated 8.2% increase in earnings per share for the fourth quarter, marking the potential for the 10th consecutive quarter of annual earnings growth [2] - Analysts had initially expected an 8.3% jump in earnings per share, a decrease from the previous quarter's 13.6% growth rate, but have since raised expectations, particularly for tech companies [3] Company Updates - In addition to the reports from major tech stocks, earnings updates will also come from a diverse range of companies including UnitedHealth, Boeing, General Motors, IBM, Starbucks, Levi Strauss, Visa, American Express, Mastercard, Caterpillar, Exxon Mobil, Chevron, AT&T, and Verizon [4]
Powell's press conference, Big Tech earnings, U.S. dollar volatility and more in Morning Squawk
CNBC· 2026-01-29 13:14
分组1 - U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell's press conference revealed limited insights, with stock futures showing little change and major indexes posting modest gains [1][2] - Meta's shares rose over 8% after beating fourth-quarter earnings expectations and providing strong sales guidance, although its Reality Labs unit reported a wider operating loss of $6.02 billion compared to the expected $5.67 billion [2][3] - Microsoft shares fell 7% despite surpassing Wall Street predictions, attributed to cooling cloud growth and light operating margin guidance [4] 分组2 - Tesla reported stronger-than-expected earnings and revenue for the fourth quarter, leading to a 2% increase in shares, but also noted its first full-year sales decline on record [5][6] - CEO Elon Musk announced the discontinuation of Model S and X production, reallocating resources to build Optimus humanoid robots, and Tesla plans to invest around $2 billion in xAI, a startup competing with OpenAI [6][7] 分组3 - The U.S. dollar index regained some ground after Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent denied intervention reports, despite the index falling over 10% in the past year, leading some to view the dollar as being in a bear market [9][11] - JPMorgan Chase, Bank of America, and Wells Fargo committed to matching the U.S. government's contribution to tax-advantaged savings accounts for children, with additional support from Altimeter Capital and rapper Nicki Minaj [12][13][14]
TD Cowen下调微软目标价、上调特斯拉目标价


Ge Long Hui A P P· 2026-01-29 13:14
格隆汇1月29日|TD Cowen:将微软目标价从625美元下调至610美元。将特斯拉目标股价从509美元上 调至519美元。 ...
英伟达、微软、亚马逊洽谈向OpenAI注资至多600亿美元
Xin Lang Cai Jing· 2026-01-29 13:08
OpenAI 正拟从其一众头部科技合作伙伴处获得巨额投资,该公司计划募资至多 1000 亿美元,以满足其 人工智能业务不断增长的资金需求。据知情人士透露,英伟达作为 OpenAI 的现有投资方,其芯片为 OpenAI 的人工智能模型提供算力支持,目前该公司正洽谈向其注资至多 300 亿美元。 微软是 OpenAI 的长期投资方,且拥有向云服务客户独家销售 OpenAI 模型的权利,此次正洽谈的投资 额低于 100 亿美元;亚马逊则为新晋潜在投资方,洽谈的注资金额远超 100 亿美元,甚至有可能突破 200 亿美元。 核心要点 两名知情人士表示,除上述三家企业外,OpenAI 现有投资方软银也在洽谈注资至多 300 亿美元,上述 三家企业的投资均为额外追加。 若这一轮规模空前的融资顺利落地,将缓解投资者对 OpenAI 现金消耗速度的担忧。近期,公开市场投 资者对 OpenAI 能否兑现其与甲骨文、微软的相关支出承诺已日渐持怀疑态度。 此次新一轮融资完成前,OpenAI 的估值预计将达 7300 亿美元。 一众科技巨头的入局,将为 OpenAI 带来远超以往的资金资源,用于人工智能模型的运行、训练及其他 算力相 ...
AI,突传重磅!四大巨头,同时出手!
券商中国· 2026-01-29 13:02
马斯克旗下人工智能公司xAI,也有最新动向。特斯拉当地时间周三(1月28日)宣布,将向xAI投资20亿美 元,并表示其 Cybercab无人出租车的生产计划正按计划于今年实现。今年1月6日,xAI宣布完成E轮200亿美元 融资,整体估值达到2300亿美元,较去年春季时的估值翻了一番。 OpenAI拟融资近1000亿美元 据《The Information》报道,英伟达、亚马逊和微软正在就向OpenAI投资至多600亿美元展开磋商,此举可能 成为人工智能领域迄今规模最大的融资轮之一。当前,在生成式人工智能竞争日趋激烈之际,OpenAI拟持续 扩大其计算需求与长期研究能力,因此促成了这一谈判。 AI巨头,正在筹集巨额资金! 据最新消息,英伟达、微软、亚马逊正在洽谈向OpenAI投资高达600亿美元,作为OpenAI新一轮1000亿美元重 大融资的一部分。1月28日还有消息称,软银正洽谈向OpenAI追加至多300亿美元投资。 据报道,此次融资谈判尚处初步阶段,尚未签署最终协议。上述三家公司分别提出不同规模的投资承诺,但相 关数字仍可能变动。 特斯拉宣布对xAI投资20亿美元 OpenAI的上述融资谈判,发生在整个 ...