Barclays downgrades Microsoft ($MSFT), keeps $512 target — here’s how the stock has reacted historically
How MSFT has reacted before
| Report | Next-day move |
|---|---|
| Jul 30, 2026 | +0.3% |
| Jul 29, 2026 | +0.3% |
| Jul 27, 2026 | +0.3% |
| Jul 21, 2026 | +0.3% |
| Jul 20, 2026 | +0.3% |
| Jul 15, 2026 | +0.3% |
| Jul 10, 2026 | +0.3% |
| Jul 07, 2026 | +0.5% |
| Jul 06, 2026 | -1.0% |
| Jun 18, 2026 | +0.1% |
| Jun 01, 2026 | +2.3% |
Median absolute move 0.3% · higher 10 of 11 · n=11
The call
- Firm: barclays
- Action: Downgrades
- Price target: 512.00
How $MSFT moves around analyst actions
| Date | Session move |
|---|---|
| Jul 30, 2026 | +0.3% |
| Jul 29, 2026 | +0.3% |
| Jul 27, 2026 | +0.3% |
| Jul 21, 2026 | +0.3% |
| Jul 20, 2026 | +0.3% |
| Jul 15, 2026 | +0.3% |
| Jul 10, 2026 | +0.3% |
| Jul 07, 2026 | +0.5% |
| Jul 06, 2026 | -1.0% |
| Jun 18, 2026 | +0.1% |
| Jun 01, 2026 | +2.3% |
Base rate (n=11):
- Median absolute move: 0.3%
- Finished higher: 10 of 11
- Biggest up day: +2.3%
- Biggest down day: -1.0%