In a recent development, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has escalated its investigation into Microsoft (MSFT) over its investment in artificial intelligence (AI) firm Inflection. However, Wall Street analysts remain confident in the tech giant's ability to sustain its growth trajectory, as reflected in recent ratings revisions.

On June 7, 2024, stock analysis firm Oppenheimer reaffirmed its "outperform" - "buy" - rating for MSFT shares, alongside a price target upgrade from $450 to $500. Similarly, banking giant Wells Fargo also reiterated its optimistic "buy" rating for MSFT, predicting that the technology blue-chip could reach $500 per share in the next 12 months.

These upward revisions demonstrate analysts' low expectations that the FTC's investigation will significantly impact Microsoft's recent investments. This bodes well for the company and its shareholders, given its remarkable performance over the years. In the last 52 weeks alone, MSFT has climbed by an impressive 27.72%, and its value has surged by a remarkable 220.01% over the past 5 years.

Moreover, MSFT has garnered widespread bullish sentiment from analysts even prior to the latest developments. On stock analysis platform TipRanks, out of the 33 experts represented, 32 rate Microsoft as a "buy," with only one being "neutral." The average price target of $493.56 suggests a substantial 16.45% increase for the stock.

Truist Securities, the most optimistic firm, has assigned the highest price target of $600 for MSFT shares, projecting further growth within the next 52 weeks. Notably, the lowest price target of $450 is being increasingly disregarded by experts, as evidenced by Oppenheimer's recent upgrade.

While the FTC investigation has introduced an element of uncertainty, market analysts and experts overwhelmingly anticipate that Microsoft will continue its impressive upward trajectory. The company's strong partnerships and investments, coupled with its robust performance indicators, inspire confidence in its future prospects.

Disclaimer: The above article is based on information sourced from Finbold and reflects analysts' opinions as of June 7, 2024. Investors are advised to conduct their own research and analysis before making investment decisions.