Investing.com • Chris Markoch Microsoft May Look Pricey, but Customers Can’t Walk Away
12/25/2025 01:41 PM • Microsoft stock is up 15% in 2025 but down 12% from its October peak, with concerns about Copilot adoption and valuation. However, the company's strong competitive moat—including deeply embedded Windows, Office, and Azure platforms with high switching costs—provides a powerful defense. Technical indicators remain neutral, with the stock consolidating between $473-$493 support and resistance levels.
MSFT - Despite near-term valuation concerns and Copilot adoption worries, Microsoft's strong competitive moat with deeply embedded enterprise platforms (Windows, Office, Azure) and extremely high customer switching costs provide long-term resilience. The company's integrated stack creates powerful network effects that make alternatives difficult to justify, supporting a bullish long-term outlook despite current technical consolidation.