# Microsoft Stock Plummets 20% in 2026: AI Costs Weighing on Investor Sentiment
In this episode, we analyze Microsoft's dramatic 20% stock decline in 2026 despite strong earnings. We examine how MSFT beat expectations with $4.14 EPS and $81.27 billion revenue, powered by Azure's impressive 39% YOY growth. Discover why investors remain concerned about AI investment costs impacting margins, reflected in the current Fear and Greed Index of 39.
We break down the conflicting analyst perspectives, from Goldman Sachs maintaining a $600 buy rating to Melius Research's recent downgrade to hold. With a consensus price target suggesting up to 48% upside potential, we explore whether Microsoft's AI leadership through Copilot and strategic investments in OpenAI and Anthropic position it for long-term success despite short-term volatility.
Perfect for investors navigating the tech sector's AI transformation and anyone following the market's reaction to increasing AI infrastructure costs.
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