Microsoft Option Alert: Apr 17 $395 Puts at the Bid: 650 vs 4077 OI; Earnings 4/24 After Close [est] 

Microsoft Option Alert: Apr 17 $395 Puts at the Bid: 650 @ $16.85 vs 4077 OI; Earnings 4/24 After Close [est] Ref=$380.42

Microsoft Option Alert: May 16 $375 Puts at the Ask: 550 vs 4972 OI; Earnings 4/24 After Close [est] 

Microsoft Option Alert: May 16 $375 Puts at the Ask: 550 @ $13.85 vs 4972 OI; Earnings 4/24 After Close [est] Ref=$377.83

Microsoft Option Alert: Apr 17 $375 Puts Sweep (45) below Bid!: 566 vs 6418 OI; Earnings 4/24 After Close [est] 

Microsoft Option Alert: Apr 17 $375 Puts Sweep (45) below Bid!: 566 @ $9.17 vs 6418 OI; Earnings 4/24 After Close [est] Ref=$372.99

Microsoft Option Alert: Jan 16 $370 Puts at the Ask: 250 vs 2878 OI; Earnings 4/24 After Close [est] 

Microsoft Option Alert: Jan 16 $370 Puts at the Ask: 250 @ $30.0 vs 2878 OI; Earnings 4/24 After Close [est] Ref=$370.705

Microsoft Option Alert: Fri $395 Puts Sweep (3) near the Bid: 300 vs 4035 OI; Earnings 4/24 After Close [est] 

Microsoft Option Alert: Fri $395 Puts Sweep (3) near the Bid: 300 @ $17.52 vs 4035 OI; Earnings 4/24 After Close [est] Ref=$377.29

Microsoft Option Alert: May 16 $390 Calls Sweep (4) above Ask!: 607 vs 2181 OI; Earnings 4/24 After Close [est] 

Microsoft Option Alert: May 16 $390 Calls Sweep (4) above Ask!: 607 @ $11.895 vs 2181 OI; Earnings 4/24 After Close [est] Ref=$379.365

Microsoft Option Alert: Apr 17 $390 Puts Sweep (23) near the Ask: 783 vs 13429 OI; Earnings 4/24 After Close [est] 

Microsoft Option Alert: Apr 17 $390 Puts Sweep (23) near the Ask: 783 @ $13.6 vs 13429 OI; Earnings 4/24 After Close [est] Ref=$380.5

Microsoft Option Alert: Jan, 2027 $450 Calls Sweep (12) near the Bid: 465 vs 3381 OI; Earnings 4/24 After Close [est] 

Microsoft Option Alert: Jan, 2027 $450 Calls Sweep (12) near the Bid: 465 @ $37.0 vs 3381 OI; Earnings 4/24 After Close [est] Ref=$383.37

Microsoft Option Alert: Jan 16 $405 Calls Sweep (40) near the Ask: 322 vs 2890 OI; Earnings 4/24 After Close [est] 

Microsoft Option Alert: Jan 16 $405 Calls Sweep (40) near the Ask: 322 @ $33.75 vs 2890 OI; Earnings 4/24 After Close [est] Ref=$390.9199

Microsoft Option Alert: Aug 15 $350 Puts at the Ask: 700 vs 3638 OI; Earnings 4/24 After Close [est] 

Microsoft Option Alert: Aug 15 $350 Puts at the Ask: 700 @ $8.65 vs 3638 OI; Earnings 4/24 After Close [est] Ref=$390.315

Microsoft Option Alert: Dec, 2026 $420 Puts at the Bid: 150 vs 1596 OI; Earnings 4/24 After Close [est] 

Microsoft Option Alert: Dec, 2026 $420 Puts at the Bid: 150 @ $56.45 vs 1596 OI; Earnings 4/24 After Close [est] Ref=$391.7325

Microsoft Option Alert: Apr 17 $385 Puts at the Bid: 2500 vs 6511 OI; Earnings 4/24 After Close [est] 

Microsoft Option Alert: Apr 17 $385 Puts at the Bid: 2500 @ $4.6 vs 6511 OI; Earnings 4/24 After Close [est] Ref=$393.2776

Microsoft Option Alert: Fri $380 Calls at the Bid: 1800 vs 7857 OI; Earnings 4/24 After Close [est] 

Microsoft Option Alert: Fri $380 Calls at the Bid: 1800 @ $14.45 vs 7857 OI; Earnings 4/24 After Close [est] Ref=$394.115

Microsoft Option Alert: Fri $380 Calls Sweep (46) near the Bid: 498 vs 7857 OI; Earnings 4/24 After Close [est] 

Microsoft Option Alert: Fri $380 Calls Sweep (46) near the Bid: 498 @ $14.851 vs 7857 OI; Earnings 4/24 After Close [est] Ref=$394.31

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In the latest quarter, 20 analysts provided ratings for Microsoft (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>), showcasing a mix of bullish and bearish perspectives.
The table below offers a condensed view of their recent ratings, showcasing the changing sentiments over the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th align="right">Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Indifferent</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th align="right">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td align="right">8</td>
<td align="right">11</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td align="right">5</td>
<td align="right">4</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">6</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Insights from analysts' 12-month price targets are revealed, presenting an average target of $497.7, a high estimate of $595.00, and a low estimate of $425.00. A negative shift in sentiment is evident as analysts have decreased the average price target by 2.93%. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1744804841_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Decoding Analyst Ratings: A Detailed Look</h2>
The standing of Microsoft among financial experts becomes clear with a thorough analysis of recent analyst actions. The summary below outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
&#x7C; Analyst &#x7C; Analyst Firm &#x7C; Action Taken &#x7C; Rating &#x7C;Current Price Target&#x7C; Prior Price Target &#x7C; 
&#x7C;--------------------&#x7C;--------------------&#x7C;---------------&#x7C;-----------------&#x7C;--------------------&#x7C;--------------------&#x7C; 
&#x7C;Keith Bachman &#x7C;BMO Capital &#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Outperform &#x7C; $470.00&#x7C;$490.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Brad Sills &#x7C;B of A Securities &#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Buy &#x7C; $480.00&#x7C;$510.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Karl Keirstead &#x7C;UBS &#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Buy &#x7C; $480.00&#x7C;$510.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Michael Turrin &#x7C;Wells Fargo &#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Overweight &#x7C; $500.00&#x7C;$515.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Daniel Ives &#x7C;Wedbush &#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Outperform &#x7C; $475.00&#x7C;$550.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Brent Thill &#x7C;Jefferies &#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Buy &#x7C; $475.00&#x7C;$500.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Brent Thill &#x7C;Jefferies &#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Buy &#x7C; $500.00&#x7C;$550.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Ivan Feinseth &#x7C;Tigress Financial &#x7C;Raises &#x7C;Buy &#x7C; $595.00&#x7C;$550.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Daniel Ives &#x7C;Wedbush &#x7C;Maintains &#x7C;Outperform &#x7C; $550.00&#x7C;$550.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Patrick Colville &#x7C;Scotiabank &#x7C;Announces &#x7C;Sector Outperform&#x7C; $470.00&#x7C;- &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Gil Luria &#x7C;DA Davidson &#x7C;Raises &#x7C;Buy &#x7C; $450.00&#x7C;$425.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Brad Reback &#x7C;Stifel &#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Buy &#x7C; $475.00&#x7C;$515.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Karl Keirstead &#x7C;UBS &#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Buy &#x7C; $510.00&#x7C;$525.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Gil Luria &#x7C;DA Davidson &#x7C;Maintains &#x7C;Neutral &#x7C; $425.00&#x7C;$425.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Rishi Jaluria &#x7C;RBC Capital &#x7C;Maintains &#x7C;Outperform &#x7C; $500.00&#x7C;$500.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Keith Weiss &#x7C;Morgan Stanley &#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Overweight &#x7C; $530.00&#x7C;$540.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Gregg Moskowitz &#x7C;Mizuho &#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Outperform &#x7C; $500.00&#x7C;$510.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Thomas Blakey &#x7C;Cantor Fitzgerald &#x7C;Maintains &#x7C;Overweight &#x7C; $509.00&#x7C;$509.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Brent Bracelin &#x7C;Piper Sandler &#x7C;Maintains &#x7C;Overweight &#x7C; $520.00&#x7C;$520.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Keith Weiss &#x7C;Morgan Stanley &#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Overweight &#x7C; $540.00&#x7C;$548.00 &#x7C;
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: In response to dynamic market conditions and company performance, analysts update their recommendations. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise', or 'Lower' their stance, it signifies their reaction to recent developments related to Microsoft. This insight gives a snapshot of analysts' perspectives on the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Analysts assign qualitative assessments to stocks, ranging from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings convey the analysts' expectations for the relative performance of Microsoft compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts navigate through adjustments in price targets, providing estimates for Microsoft's future value. Comparing current and prior targets offers insights into analysts' evolving expectations.</li>
</ul>
Understanding these analyst evaluations alongside key financial indicators can offer valuable insights into Microsoft's market standing. Stay informed and make well-considered decisions with our Ratings Table.
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<h2>About Microsoft</h2>
Microsoft develops and licenses consumer and enterprise software. It is known for its Windows operating systems and Office productivity suite. The company is organized into three equally sized broad segments: productivity and business processes (legacy Microsoft Office, cloud-based Office 365, Exchange, SharePoint, Skype, LinkedIn, Dynamics), intelligence cloud (infrastructure- and platform-as-a-service offerings Azure, Windows Server OS, SQL Server), and more personal computing (Windows Client, Xbox, Bing search, display advertising, and Surface laptops, tablets, and desktops).
<h3>Key Indicators: Microsoft's Financial Health</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: The company's market capitalization is above the industry average, indicating that it is relatively larger in size compared to peers. This may suggest a higher level of investor confidence and market recognition.
Revenue Growth: Microsoft's revenue growth over a period of 3M has been noteworthy. As of 31 December, 2024, the company achieved a revenue growth rate of approximately 12.27%. This indicates a substantial increase in the company's top-line earnings. As compared to competitors, the company encountered difficulties, with a growth rate lower than the average among peers in the Information Technology sector.
Net Margin: Microsoft's financial strength is reflected in its exceptional net margin, which exceeds industry averages. With a remarkable net margin of 34.62%, the company showcases strong profitability and effective cost management.
Return on Equity (ROE): Microsoft's ROE excels beyond industry benchmarks, reaching 8.17%. This signifies robust financial management and efficient use of shareholder equity capital.
Return on Assets (ROA): Microsoft's ROA stands out, surpassing industry averages. With an impressive ROA of 4.56%, the company demonstrates effective utilization of assets and strong financial performance.
Debt Management: Microsoft's debt-to-equity ratio is below the industry average. With a ratio of 0.21, the company relies less on debt financing, maintaining a healthier balance between debt and equity, which can be viewed positively by investors.
<h2>Analyst Ratings: Simplified</h2>
Within the domain of banking and financial systems, analysts specialize in reporting for specific stocks or defined sectors. Their work involves attending company conference calls and meetings, researching company financial statements, and communicating with insiders to publish "analyst ratings" for stocks. Analysts typically assess and rate each stock once per quarter.
Analysts may enhance their evaluations by incorporating forecasts for metrics like growth estimates, earnings, and revenue, delivering additional guidance to investors. It is vital to acknowledge that, although experts in stocks and sectors, analysts are human and express their opinions when providing insights.
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BMO Capital analyst Keith Bachman maintains Microsoft (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>) with a Outperform and lowers the price target from $490 to $470.

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In a significant step towards its clean energy goals, Alphabet&#8216;s Google (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>) (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>) has secured the first corporate power purchase agreements (PPAs) for geothermal energy in Taiwan.
What Happened: Google announced on Wednesday that the company has signed the first corporate PPAs for geothermal energy in Taiwan. Since 2019, when Google signed its first corporate solar power purchase agreement (PPA) in Taiwan, the company has been actively promoting clean energy development to support the electricity needs of its local data centers and offices.
The initial projects, led by global geothermal developer Baseload Capital, will add 10 megawatts of continuous power to the grid and help boost Taiwan&#8217;s geothermal market. The partnership also involves an equity investment in Baseload Capital.
Geothermal energy, which uses heat from beneath the Earth&#8217;s surface to generate clean electricity, is highly promising for Taiwan, which has a location advantage on the geologically active Pacific Ring of Fire.
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Why It Matters: This move by Google comes at a time when tech giants are under scrutiny for their environmental impact. A recent&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/02/43906562/google-microsoft-and-meta-linked-to-54-billion-in-health-costs-as-ai-data-centers-fuel-pollution-crisis-in-the-us-report">study</a>&nbsp;from UC Riverside and Caltech found that pollution from data centers, which power artificial intelligence models and cloud computing, has cost the U.S. public health system an estimated $5.4 billion over the past five years. Google, along with Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>) and Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>), were among the biggest contributors.
By pioneering the use of geothermal energy in Taiwan, Google is taking a significant step towards reducing its environmental footprint and leading the tech industry towards cleaner energy solutions. 
Google&#8217;s dedication to geothermal energy goes beyond its efforts in Taiwan. The company is actively involved in advancing and commercializing next-generation geothermal technologies worldwide, through its enhanced geothermal project in collaboration with Fervo Energy and its subsurface data initiative with Project Innerspace. The Sundar Pichai-led company is also collaborating to support new research focused on developing geothermal energy in Australia, Japan, and Indonesia.
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On Tuesday, Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>) announced a research preview of "Computer Use," a new tool within Copilot Studio that enables AI agents to perform tasks on desktop and web applications by interacting directly.
What Happened: The tool allows agents to click buttons, type into fields, and navigate menus—even in environments where no APIs exist.
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella also took to X, formerly Twitter, and said, "We're bringing computer use agent <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44790055/satya-nadella-says-ai-needs-a-new-type-of-inbox-and-believes-microsofts-copilot-will-be-as-big-as-excel-and-powerpoint">capabilities to Copilot Studio</a> – enabling anyone to build agents that take action on the UI across both desktop and web apps."&nbsp;
Powered by a large language model, the "Computer Use" tool can quickly adjust when app or website layouts change. Moreover, users don't need to write any code—just type what they want in plain English and give the required instructions to the tool.
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Users can also see a side-by-side view of what the AI is doing and how it&#8217;s making decisions, making it easy to test and fine-tune the instructions.
Microsoft also highlighted enterprise readiness, stating that the tool runs on Microsoft-hosted infrastructure, with all customer data remaining within Microsoft Cloud boundaries.
The company said that data would not be used to train any large language models.
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&mdash; Satya Nadella (@satyanadella) <a href="https://twitter.com/satyanadella/status/1912264311474631084?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 15, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Why It's Important: During Microsoft's <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/25/01/43320124/microsoft-shares-slide-after-q2-results-cloud-revenue-misses-expectations-details">second-quarter financial results</a>, Nadella said, "We are innovating across our tech stack and helping customers unlock the full ROI of AI to capture the massive opportunity ahead," adding, "Already, our AI business has surpassed an annual revenue run rate of $13 billion, up 175% year-over-year."
Last month, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/03/44087329/microsoft-unveils-ai-powered-dragon-copilot-to-ease-clinician-workloads">Microsoft launched</a> Dragon Copilot, an AI-powered assistant developed to simplify clinical workflows by integrating voice dictation, ambient listening, and generative AI.
In January, Salesforce Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRM#NYSE">CRM</a>) co-founder, chairman, and CEO Marc Benioff <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/43139309/marc-benioff-trashes-microsoft-copilot-says-salesforce-is-becoming-a-digital-labor-provider">criticized Microsoft's Copilot</a>, stating that the chatbot has already flopped. He argued that it lacks user adoption and is essentially a rebranded version of OpenAI's ChatGPT.
In February, it was reported that <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/25/02/43908921/microsoft-pulls-plug-on-ai-data-center-leases-says-analyst-oversupply-situation-likely">Microsoft was scaling back</a> on its AI data center footprint in the U.S. by canceling a large number of leases.
This development came as a surprise, given that back in January, Microsoft had announced plans to invest approximately $80 billion in building AI-driven data centers and expanding the global rollout of AI and cloud-based applications.
Price Action: Microsoft shares have fallen 7.85% year-to-date and are down 6.96% over the past 12 months, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro data</a>.
The average price target for Microsoft stands at $502.57, based on assessments from 32 analysts. The most recent targets from BofA Securities, UBS, and Wells Fargo average approximately $486.67, suggesting a potential upside of 26.47%.
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The <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/entertainment/24/01/36476388/from-mario-to-minecraft-jack-black-boards-new-video-game-adaptation">highly anticipated "Minecraft" movie </a>has turned into a blockbuster hit for Warner Bros. Discovery Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WBD#NASDAQ">WBD</a>) and could be a revenue generator for theater companies like AMC Entertainment (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMC#NYSE">AMC</a>) and Cinemark Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CNK#NYSE">CNK</a>).
The impressive box office numbers will also likely mean more video games getting adapted into movies and TV series as media companies look for built-in fan bases.
What Happened: Billionaire Elon Musk is well-known for many things, including <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/gaming/23/08/33610477/elon-musk-lover-of-video-games-has-praise-for-this-record-breaking-title-and-its-not-elden-ring">his love of video games</a> such as "Diablo 4" and "Elden Ring."
With the success of "Minecraft" at the box office, Musk is now hoping for one of those hit games to be made into a movie.
Musk responded to former Blizzard Entertainment executive Mark Kern, also known as Grummz, who shared a post from GamesIndustry suggesting more video game adaptations are likely coming.
"Just like comics were in the past, the rich history of video games is now the wellspring of creative storytelling," Musk <a href="https://x.com/elonmusk/status/1911978724905431227">tweeted</a>.
One X user suggested that they should make a movie based on "Elden Ring" next.
"That would be awesome," Musk <a href="https://x.com/elonmusk/status/1911979256730570887">replied</a>.
Musk has often shared his love of the 2022 video game developed by FromSoftware that counts Japanese game developer Hidetaka Miyazaki and "Game of Thrones" author George R.R. Martin as figures who worked on the development of the action role-playing game.
"Minecraft" <a href="https://www.boxofficemojo.com/release/rl746096129/?ref_=bo_hm_rd">opened </a>with $162.8 million domestically and has now grossed $278.9 million domestically and $552.7 million worldwide. The film is the top-grossing film domestically in 2025 beating "Captain America: Brave New World" and is the second-highest-grossing film worldwide for the year.
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What's Next: The success of "Minecraft" could lead to more video games being made into movies and shows. "Minecraft" was released in 2011 and the game's parent Mojang was later acquired by Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>) for $2.5 billion in 2014.
The film came with a built-in fan base of varying ages, which could explain how it beat original estimates of $70 to $90 million for its domestic opening. As movie studios and streamers look for their next hits, games with built-in fan bases could be attractive.
"Minecraft itself is a cultural juggernaut — over 300 million copies sold, and a fanbase spanning kids to adults who've been building pixelated empires for years," Exhibitor Relations box office analyst Jeff Bock told <a href="https://www.gamesindustry.biz/video-games-franchises-are-now-ripe-for-the-picking-why-a-minecraft-movie-could-lead-to-games-taking-over-hollywood">GamesIndustry</a>.
Alinea Analytics Head of Market Analysis Rhys Elliott highlighted the timing of the film not being around other blockbusters and coming at a time when many schools were on spring break as a potential win by Warner Bros. marketing team.
Elliott said recent hits like "The Super Mario Bros. Movie" and the Sonic film franchise have shown how video game adaptations can be successful.
&#8220;The Mario movie even outperformed juggernauts like Frozen and Despicable Me. If studios weren't paying attention to games before, they certainly were after Mario. And now Minecraft is another feather in that cap," Elliott said. &nbsp;
While more announcements could be made, there are already many video games in the works of being adapted into films or shows, including "Death Stranding," which was announced as a new A24 movie after "Minecraft's" opening.
Up next for game adaptations is the April 25, 2025, release of the "Until Dawn" movie from Sony Group Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SONY#NYSE">SONY</a>), as reported by <a href="https://www.ign.com/articles/upcoming-video-game-movies-and-tv-shows">IGN</a>. There are also sequels to "Mortal Kombat" and "Five Nights at Freddy's" scheduled for this year. In 2026, movies include "Street Fighter," and "The Super Mario Bros. Movie 2."
On the television side, "The Last of Us" has been a successful video game adaptation to TV for Warner Bros. Discovery with a second season recently premiering on HBO and Max. "Fallout" has also been a hit for Amazon.com Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>), with a second season in the works and the first season leading to strong sales for the video game franchise.  
The success of the &#8220;Minecraft&#8221; movie could also be a positive for Netflix Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NFLX#NASDAQ">NFLX</a>), which is working on<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/entertainment/24/05/39096394/minecraft-series-coming-to-major-streaming-platform-microsofts-hit-game-thrives"> a series adaptation </a>of the hit game.
While many video game adaptations have been hits, not all of them work out. The 2024 "Borderlands" film grossed less than $20 million domestically and grossed $33 million worldwide.
Speculation about the hit Epic Games "Fortnite" battle royale game being turned into a movie was quickly downplayed by Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney, as <a href="https://comicbookmovie.com/video-games/epic-games-ceo-refutes-rumors-of-fortnite-movie-following-a-minecraft-movie-success-a218548">reported </a>by ComicBookMovie.com. Sweeney tweeted "false" to a fan's post that "Fortnite" would be the next game adapted for the big screen and that some studios had already passed on the film rights. Sweeney did not clarify which part or, if both, were false.
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The initiative leverages bioenergy with carbon capture and storage (BECCS) technology and is tied to a major carbon capture project planned for Louisiana. 
&#8220;This contract with Microsoft marks a transformative moment for the high-quality, engineered carbon removal market,&#8221; said Fidelis CEO Daniel J. Shapiro.
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The site is expected to sequester approximately 680,000 metric tons of biogenic carbon dioxide annually. The captured carbon will either be stored underground or repurposed into low-carbon fuel and feedstocks.
Construction is anticipated to begin in 2026, with commercial activity targeted for 2029. The project will funnel over $800 million in financing and is projected to produce around 600 construction roles and 75 permanent jobs.
&#8220;We are proud to work with Fidelis on this pathbreaking project, which will bring together science, engineering, and commercial innovations to offer a compelling model for carbon removal in the United States,&#8221; said Brian Marrs, senior director of Energy &amp; Carbon Removal at Microsoft. 
It is also expected to revitalize forest management employment, which has been negatively affected by recent mill shutdowns in the area.
The deal supports Microsoft&#8217;s aim to be carbon-negative by 2030, reducing the company&#8217;s greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by more than half and removing the rest.
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President Donald Trump's announcement on Wednesday of a 90-day pause on tariffs against America's trading partners gave the market a short-lived relief. Experts believe market volatility is expected to continue as Trump <a href="https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2025/04/10/trump-tariffs-trade-war-stock-market-live-updates/83008953007/">raised</a> duties against China to 145% after Beijing responded with retaliatory tariffs. In this environment, investors are flocking to quality dividend stocks for downside protection.
Data from S&amp;P Global<a href="https://www.spglobal.com/spdji/en/documents/research/research-a-case-for-dividend-growth-strategies.pdf"> shows</a> from Dec. 31, 1999, to March 31, 2022, when the market was down, the S&amp;P High Yield Dividend Aristocrats outperformed the S&amp;P Composite 1500 by an average of 140 bps per month.
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Last month, an investor from Germany <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/dividends/comments/1jhijv4/felt_like_sharing_34m/">shared</a> his income report and portfolio details on r/Dividends, a Reddit community with more than 700,000 followers.&nbsp; The screenshots shared by the investor, 34, showed his monthly dividend income stood at €3,120 ($3,490). He said a part of his wealth came from inheritance.
"I make about 10k net with salary, business and capital gains," he said.
The investor also urged Redditors to save and keep costs in control.
"Be lucky &#8211; success in investment is mostly no function of work dedicated towards it. Save relentlessly. It might sound simple but putting aside 1,000 EUR per Month is 12k per year, putting aside 3, 000 EUR per month is a quite considerable 40k."
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Let's take a look at some of the key holdings in the portfolio.
Global X Nasdaq 100 Covered Call ETF
Global X Nasdaq 100 Covered Call ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QYLD#NASDAQ">QYLD</a>) is a notable ETF that earns money by selling covered call options on the Nasdaq-100 Index. The fund was started in 2013 and has since paid monthly income to investors. The fund yields about 13%. Some of the top holdings of the ETF are Apple (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>), Nvidia (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>), Microsoft (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>), Amazon (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>), and Broadcom (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVGO#NASDAQ">AVGO</a>).
Vanguard FTSE All-World High Dividend Yield UCITS ETF&nbsp;
The Vanguard FRESE All-World High Dividend Yield ETF focuses on companies that pay higher-than-average dividends, excluding REITs. JPMorgan (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JPM#NYSE">JPM</a>), Exxon Mobil (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XOM#NYSE">XOM</a>), Procter &amp; Gamble (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PG#NYSE">PG</a>), Johnson &amp; Johnson (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JNJ#NYSE">JNJ</a>), Home Depot (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HD#NYSE">HD</a>) and AbbVie (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ABBV#NYSE">ABBV</a>) are among the fund's top holdings.
Vanguard FTSE All-World UCITS ETF&nbsp;
Vanguard FTSE All-World ETF tracks the FTSE All-World Index and gives investors exposure to large- and mid-cap companies in the developed and emerging markets.&nbsp;
Over 60% of the fund's portfolio is allocated to US stocks
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Deutsche Telekom
German telecommunications giant Deutsche Telekom was a part of the portfolio of the investor making about $3,400 a month in dividends. The investor said the company was among the "superb" performers for him and accounted for a "considerable" part of his portfolio. Deutsche Telekom has a dividend yield of about 2.6%.&nbsp;
Allianz
Germany-based financial services and insurance company Allianz has a dividend yield of over 4%. The stock has gained about 21% so far this year.
Amazon&nbsp;
Amazon (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>) was among the non-dividend-paying stocks in the portfolio. The e-commerce giant's shares have lost about 13% in value so far this year amid broader market uncertainty.&nbsp;
Nike
Nike (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NKE#NYSE">NKE</a>) has a dividend yield of 2.7%. The stock is getting clobbered this year, down 20% through April 10, amid Trump's tariffs on imports from Asian countries. A major chunk of the company's products are manufactured in Vietnam.&nbsp;
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Investing might look easy for some, but that isn&#8217;t always the case. For a young <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/25/04/44658629/23-year-old-investor-with-75k-portfolio-1-8k-dividend-income-reveals-top-assets-asks-what-i-should-look-at-or-add-to-reddit-debates">investor</a> with a long time horizon, the decision to hold onto individual stocks or shift into broad-market <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/03/44255172/marjorie-taylor-greene-buys-more-bitcoin-etf-shares-ahead-of-trumps-strategic-reserve-executive-order">ETFs</a> can be pivotal.
While concentrated bets on high-growth companies can yield amazing returns, they also come with heightened volatility and sector risk. On the other hand, index funds provide stability and market-matching returns but may lack the explosive upside of single-stock picks.
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The debate becomes even more pressing when an investor is sitting on unrealized losses. Should they cut their losses and reallocate, or hold firm, trusting their long-term goal will come to be? The answer often depends on risk tolerance, time horizon, and the strength of their investment motivation.
One Reddit user, a 23-year-old investment banker, has shared his concerns regarding his portfolio on the online discussion board. The poster has a $58,000 portfolio but is currently down around $4,000 on his holdings.
His portfolio is heavily concentrated in tech giants, including Alphabet (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>, GOOG)), Amazon (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>)​, Microsoft (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>), Nvidia (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>), and Meta (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>), alongside Vanguard S&amp;P 500 ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VOO#NYSE">VOO</a>) and Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BRK#NYSE">BRK</a>, BRK.B)).
The poster shared that he can save $6,000 per month from his salary, allowing consistent investments, and he&#8217;s in for the long run. He&#8217;s also acknowledged that his portfolio is tech-heavy but says he plans to dilute exposure by dollar cost averaging into VOO monthly. Although he&#8217;s down on his Magnificent 7 stocks, he is unfazed, saying it is a great discount opportunity.
&#8220;I see this as a perfect opportunity to pick up more shares of great companies at discounted prices. I'm down close to $4,000 so far from my Mag7 holdings. Do you suggest I sell at a loss and reallocate into VOO or hold on to it and ride it out?&#8221; he asked.
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The comment section exploded with mixed opinions, so let&#8217;s dive into those.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Reallocate Mag7 Stocks Into VOO Or Hold On It And Ride It Out?</h2>
Sell Individual Stocks and Go All-In on VOO or Diversified ETFs
Many commenters argued that the investor's portfolio lacks diversification and overlaps with VOO's top holdings, making it redundant.
&#8220;Buy VOO and you'll have all of those under one position,&#8221; a comment reads.
&#8220;Terribly un-diversified. Just buy an index fund. It has all those,&#8221; another Redditor suggested.
This user recommended selling individual stocks and adding global diversification to the portfolio.
&#8220;I will suggest more ETFs. VOO is already overweight in the individual stocks you have, for the most part, so your diversity is lacking. Personally, I would sell all except for VOO and BRK.B and get some international in there,&#8221; he said.
&#8220;I would recommend diversifying with some sort of index fund or ETF. I wouldn&#8217;t sell at a loss unless you are cashing anything out and tax loss harvesting later in the year,&#8221; a comment reads.
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Hold High-Conviction Stocks but Increase VOO Allocation Over Time
Other Redditors argued that the poster&#8217;s long time horizon and high conviction justify keeping his Mag7 stocks while gradually increasing VOO exposure.
&#8220;I&#8217;d heavily caution against selling anything here. If you sell anything, immediately reinvest back into your VOO ETF or your high-conviction Mag7 stocks. The Mag7 will likely outperform the broad market for a long time. Study past &#8220;monopolies&#8221; and how long they outperformed before being disrupted (the answer is decades),&#8221; a Redditor suggested.
A commenter recommended keeping a middle-ground approach, namely keeping tech exposure but adding diversification.
&#8220;Good job, young rich homie. I&#8217;d suggest a Mag7 ETF and a diversified ETF investing in international markets, too. Diversification is the only free lunch in investing. Good luck!&#8221;
While supporting holding strong companies, this Redditor suggested making VOO the portfolio&#8217;s foundation: &#8220;A little concentration on tech. However, you own great companies and you are 23, so keep them and buy more at a discount! VOO is great as a core holding and should be the biggest slice of the pie as your portfolio grows.&#8221;
As a compromise between stock picking and diversification, a Redditor suggested a tech-heavy ETF.
&#8220;Instead of investing in the Mag7 by themselves, why not add [Invesco NASDAQ 100 ETF (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/qqqm#NASDAQ">QQQM</a>)]? It has a lower expense ratio than [Invesco QQQ Trust (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/qqq#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>)] and it holds large tech companies, which seems to fit your philosophy at the moment. If you want growth, it's also best to diversify. How about some international exposure? [Vanguard Total International Stock ETF (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/vxus#NASDAQ">VXUS</a>)] is a great ETF, and [Vanguard Total World Stock ETF (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/vt#NYSE">VT</a>)] also has some international exposure,&#8221; he said.
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In today's fast-paced and highly competitive business world, it is crucial for investors and industry followers to conduct comprehensive company evaluations. In this article, we will delve into an extensive industry comparison, evaluating Microsoft (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>) in relation to its major competitors in the Software industry. By closely examining key financial metrics, market standing, and growth prospects, our objective is to provide valuable insights and highlight company's performance in the industry.
<h3>Microsoft Background</h3>
Microsoft develops and licenses consumer and enterprise software. It is known for its Windows operating systems and Office productivity suite. The company is organized into three equally sized broad segments: productivity and business processes (legacy Microsoft Office, cloud-based Office 365, Exchange, SharePoint, Skype, LinkedIn, Dynamics), intelligence cloud (infrastructure- and platform-as-a-service offerings Azure, Windows Server OS, SQL Server), and more personal computing (Windows Client, Xbox, Bing search, display advertising, and Surface laptops, tablets, and desktops).
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<th>Company</th>
<th>P/E</th>
<th>P/B</th>
<th>P/S</th>
<th>ROE</th>
<th>EBITDA (in billions)</th>
<th>Gross Profit (in billions)</th>
<th>Revenue Growth</th>
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<td>Microsoft Corp</td>
<td>31.30</td>
<td>9.54</td>
<td>11.09</td>
<td>8.17%</td>
<td>$36.79</td>
<td>$47.83</td>
<td>12.27%</td>
</tr>
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<td>Oracle Corp</td>
<td>31.07</td>
<td>22.18</td>
<td>6.78</td>
<td>19.27%</td>
<td>$5.89</td>
<td>$9.94</td>
<td>6.4%</td>
</tr>
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<td>ServiceNow Inc</td>
<td>114.86</td>
<td>16.93</td>
<td>14.91</td>
<td>4.06%</td>
<td>$0.62</td>
<td>$2.33</td>
<td>21.34%</td>
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<td>Palo Alto Networks Inc</td>
<td>95.11</td>
<td>17.48</td>
<td>13.92</td>
<td>4.35%</td>
<td>$0.41</td>
<td>$1.66</td>
<td>14.29%</td>
</tr>
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<td>Fortinet Inc</td>
<td>43.24</td>
<td>50.31</td>
<td>12.67</td>
<td>43.82%</td>
<td>$0.66</td>
<td>$1.35</td>
<td>17.31%</td>
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<td>Gen Digital Inc</td>
<td>23.93</td>
<td>6.99</td>
<td>3.92</td>
<td>7.48%</td>
<td>$0.45</td>
<td>$0.79</td>
<td>4.01%</td>
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<td>Monday.Com Ltd</td>
<td>388.40</td>
<td>11.87</td>
<td>12.99</td>
<td>2.3%</td>
<td>$0.07</td>
<td>$0.24</td>
<td>32.29%</td>
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<td>Dolby Laboratories Inc</td>
<td>27.18</td>
<td>2.82</td>
<td>5.43</td>
<td>2.72%</td>
<td>$0.11</td>
<td>$0.32</td>
<td>13.13%</td>
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<td>CommVault Systems Inc</td>
<td>40.13</td>
<td>23.31</td>
<td>7.31</td>
<td>3.9%</td>
<td>$0.02</td>
<td>$0.21</td>
<td>21.13%</td>
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<td>Qualys Inc</td>
<td>26.69</td>
<td>9.49</td>
<td>7.63</td>
<td>9.49%</td>
<td>$0.05</td>
<td>$0.13</td>
<td>10.11%</td>
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<td>SolarWinds Corp</td>
<td>28.88</td>
<td>2.28</td>
<td>4.05</td>
<td>5.26%</td>
<td>$0.07</td>
<td>$0.19</td>
<td>6.14%</td>
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<td>Progress Software Corp</td>
<td>45.43</td>
<td>5.75</td>
<td>3.18</td>
<td>2.51%</td>
<td>$0.07</td>
<td>$0.19</td>
<td>28.88%</td>
</tr>
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<td>Teradata Corp</td>
<td>17.63</td>
<td>14.77</td>
<td>1.15</td>
<td>19.38%</td>
<td>$0.06</td>
<td>$0.24</td>
<td>-10.5%</td>
</tr>
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<td>Rapid7 Inc</td>
<td>58.92</td>
<td>85.13</td>
<td>1.76</td>
<td>-25.97%</td>
<td>$0.02</td>
<td>$0.15</td>
<td>5.36%</td>
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<td>Average</td>
<td>72.42</td>
<td>20.72</td>
<td>7.36</td>
<td>7.58%</td>
<td>$0.65</td>
<td>$1.36</td>
<td>13.07%</td>
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 </style>Through an analysis of Microsoft, we can infer the following trends: 
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The Price to Earnings ratio of 31.3 is 0.43x lower than the industry average, indicating potential undervaluation for the stock.
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The current Price to Book ratio of 9.54, which is 0.46x the industry average, is substantially lower than the industry average, indicating potential undervaluation.
</li>
<li>
The Price to Sales ratio of 11.09, which is 1.51x the industry average, suggests the stock could potentially be overvalued in relation to its sales performance compared to its peers.
</li>
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The company has a higher Return on Equity (ROE) of 8.17%, which is 0.59% above the industry average. This suggests efficient use of equity to generate profits and demonstrates profitability and growth potential.
</li>
<li>
With higher Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization (EBITDA) of $36.79 Billion, which is 56.6x above the industry average, the company demonstrates stronger profitability and robust cash flow generation.
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Compared to its industry, the company has higher gross profit of $47.83 Billion, which indicates 35.17x above the industry average, indicating stronger profitability and higher earnings from its core operations.
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<li>
The company is witnessing a substantial decline in revenue growth, with a rate of 12.27% compared to the industry average of 13.07%, which indicates a challenging sales environment.
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<h3>Debt To Equity Ratio</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1744642882_0.png" alt="debt to equity" />
The debt-to-equity (D/E) ratio gauges the extent to which a company has financed its operations through debt relative to equity.
Considering the debt-to-equity ratio in industry comparisons allows for a concise evaluation of a company's financial health and risk profile, aiding in informed decision-making.
In terms of the Debt-to-Equity ratio, Microsoft can be assessed by comparing it to its top 4 peers, resulting in the following observations:
<ul>
<li>
Compared to its top 4 peers, Microsoft has a stronger financial position indicated by its lower debt-to-equity ratio of 0.21.
</li>
<li>
This suggests that the company relies less on debt financing and has a more favorable balance between debt and equity, which can be seen as a positive attribute by investors.
</li>
</ul>
<h3>Key Takeaways</h3>
For Microsoft in the Software industry, the PE and PB ratios suggest that the company is undervalued compared to its peers, indicating potential for growth. However, the high PS ratio implies that the stock may be overvalued based on its revenue. In terms of profitability, Microsoft's high ROE, EBITDA, and gross profit indicate strong financial performance, while the low revenue growth suggests a slower pace compared to industry peers.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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