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StocksMediumUpdated×5•Originally published 24 March 2026•Updated 25 March 2026•

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Microsoft Shares Hit New Low After Weak Quarterly Outlook

Key Facts

1Microsoft launched the new E7 bundle priced at $99/user/month, reflecting strong confidence in the subscription model.

2Azure remains the company's most promising AI growth driver, leveraging partnerships and hybrid infrastructure.

4 months ago

Version History

2 additional sources confirmed this story

Version 54 months ago

What changed: UBS lowered its price target for Microsoft due to 365 Copilot growth concerns, and the stock's performance was benchmarked as its worst 6-month stretch since 2009.

Version 44 months ago

What changed: Added technical analysis comparing the current decline to the 2008 crash pattern and its implications as a red flag for the broader Big Tech sector.

Version 34 months ago

What changed: Updated the story to include the fact that the stock has declined by one-third since its October peak and added Bank of America's new bullish $500 price target.

Version 24 months ago

What changed: The story was updated to reflect the stock hitting a new low and the company issuing a weak quarterly outlook, shifting the narrative from resilience to bearishness.

Version 14 months ago

What changed: Expansion of AI infrastructure through the acquisition of a strategic site adjacent to the Stargate campus following the collapse of an Oracle deal.

Microsoft (MSFT) shares hit a new low on Tuesday following the company's issuance of a weak quarterly outlook. The stock is currently tracking its worst six-month stretch since 2009, having lost nearly a third of its value since its peak in late October. Adding to the negative sentiment, UBS analysts recently cut their price target for the stock, citing specific concerns regarding the adoption and growth of the 365 Copilot product. These concerns persist despite Microsoft's management describing AI tool usage as 'very good' during the second quarter. Technical analysis continues to draw alarming parallels to the 2008 financial crisis, signaling broader risks for the Big Tech sector. While Bank of America remains bullish with a $500 price target, the market remains focused on the company's ability to effectively monetize its massive AI infrastructure investments.