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Is "Magnificent Seven" Laggard Microsoft Ready to Rally?

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Microsoft ( NASDAQ : MSFT ) reported strong fiscal Q3 results and issued upbeat guidance.

The software giant is well on its way to having a better 2025 .

Azure cloud computing unit once again led the way with revenue growth of 33% .

Microsoft 's total revenue increased by 13% year over year to $70.1 billion , with earnings per share jumping 18% .

The stock now trades at a forward price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of under 29 based on fiscal 2026 analyst estimates.

That appears to be a fair valuation, but certainly not a bargain-basement price.

As such, I think Microsoft is a solid stock to own over the long term.

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