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Is it Too Late to Buy Microsoft Stock?

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Microsoft has embedded thousands of its engineers directly into corporate clients to accelerate AI adoption, signaling a strategic shift toward hands-on enterprise integration. The company now holds a $678 billion sales backlog, an 84% year-over-year increase, driven by Azure surpassing $100 billion in annual revenue. With a forward P/E of 25, investors are weighing whether this growth trajectory justifies the valuation. The move underscores Microsoft’s commitment to deepening AI capabilities across industries, leveraging its cloud infrastructure and engineering expertise to secure long-term contracts.
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This capital-light but high-impact strategy signals Microsoft’s pivot from pure cloud infrastructure to embedded AI services, reinforcing its dominance in enterprise tech and setting a benchmark for quantum-ready AI integration.

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Microsoft (MSFT +2.68%) is embedding thousands of its engineers in corporations to help with AI enhancements. *Stock prices used were the afternoon prices of Aug. 31, 2026. The video was published on Sept. 2, 2026. Read NextSep 3, 2026 •By Joe TenebrusoWhy Microsoft Stock Is Up TodaySep 3, 2026 •By Jeremy Bowman10 Best ESG Investing Stocks for 2026 and How to InvestSep 3, 2026 •By Matt Frankel, CFP®S&P 500 Explained: How the Index Works and How to Invest in ItSep 3, 2026 •By Matt Frankel, CFP®Best Stocks to Buy Now: Our Buy-and-Hold Picks for September 2026Sep 3, 2026 •By Matt DiLalloCan You Invest in Anthropic Pre-IPO? Here's What You Need to KnowSep 3, 2026 •By Marc GubertiSatya Nadella's Microsoft Now Has a $678 Billion Sales Backlog, Up 84% Year Over Year, After Azure Topped $100 Billion in Annual Revenue.

Does That Growth Justify the Stock's Forward P/E of 25?About the AuthorA Fool since 2019, and a graduate of Cal State LA with a B.S. in Finance and M.A. in Economics. Parkev is an adjunct professor of Finance and enjoys reading about financial and economic history. You'll often find him writing about stocks in the consumer goods and technology sectors.TMFParkevX@TMFParkevStocks MentionedMicrosoftNASDAQ: MSFT$510.12(+2.68%)+$13.30Motley Fool Stock Advisor’s Latest PickGet Access---% Avg Return*Average returns of all recommendations since inception. Cost basis and return based on previous market day close.

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