Microsoft (MSFT) Determined To Keep Leveraging On OpenAI Partnership

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As of February 27 closing, consensus sentiment for Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:MSFT) remained strongly bullish. The stock received coverage from 36 analysts, 33 of whom assigned Buy ratings and 3 gave Hold calls. With no Sell rating, it has a projected median 1-year price target of $594.02. This results in an upside potential of more than 49% at the prevailing level.

On February 27, in a joint press release, OpenAI and Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:MSFT) stated that their partnership, which started in 2019, has grown from a collaborative research effort to a significant technology focus. It is based on trust and commitment to innovation, despite OpenAI announcing new funding and partners.

However, the two companies clarified that the current announcements do not change the terms of their ongoing engagement, as stated in their October 2025 blog. The collaboration between the two companies is strong, as both are continuing to work together in research, engineering, and development.

Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:MSFT) is a technology leader that delivers software, cloud computing, and PC solutions. Some of its offerings include Microsoft 365 commercial, enterprise mobility, Power BI, Microsoft Teams, and security and compliance solutions. The company’s Intelligent Cloud segment includes its public cloud platform, Azure, that delivers server products and enterprise mobility services.

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