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Microsoft Faces Downgrade Amid Growing AI Competition

byLiliana Vida
September 24, 2024
in IT Services, Large-Cap, Semiconductors, Software
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Analysts Express Concerns Over Reliance on Nvidia and Diminishing AI Lead

Microsoft (MSFT), one of the tech industry’s most powerful players, received a rare downgrade from Wall Street on Monday due to concerns over its declining advantage in the artificial intelligence (AI) space. D.A. Davidson analysts downgraded Microsoft’s stock from “Buy” to “Neutral,” while maintaining a price target of $475, reflecting an 8% upside from its current levels.

AI Leadership Challenged by Competitors

In recent years, Microsoft was seen as a frontrunner in AI, thanks to its early investments and commercial product rollouts. The company’s cloud platform, Azure, appeared to gain an edge over major competitors like Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Google Cloud Platform (GCP), which were initially slow to respond.

However, that lead is beginning to narrow, according to D.A. Davidson analysts. Gil Luria, managing director at the firm, noted that Amazon and Google have made significant investments to catch up in the AI race. “Going forward, we think AWS and GCP actually have an advantage over [Microsoft] Azure because they have the capability to deploy their own chips into their data centers,” Luria said. These proprietary chips are significantly cheaper than the Nvidia GPUs that Microsoft currently relies on for its AI infrastructure.

Microsoft’s Reliance on Nvidia

One of the central concerns highlighted in the downgrade is Microsoft’s dependence on Nvidia (NVDA) for its AI chips. Nvidia has become the go-to supplier for AI hardware, and Microsoft’s reliance on Nvidia’s high-cost GPUs is seen as a potential drag on profitability. Analysts suggested that this dependence may be benefiting Nvidia’s shareholders more than Microsoft’s.

“Microsoft is so reliant on Nvidia that it’s almost transferring wealth from its own shareholders to Nvidia shareholders,” Luria explained. This heavy reliance on third-party suppliers could pose challenges for Microsoft in maintaining its competitive edge in AI, particularly as rivals like Amazon and Google are developing their own cost-effective chips.

Microsoft’s Ongoing AI Push

Despite the concerns raised by D.A. Davidson, Microsoft has been aggressively expanding its AI capabilities. The company has infused AI into many of its business software products, with AI-driven growth contributing significantly to its Azure cloud revenue. In its latest earnings report, Microsoft highlighted that AI contributed 8 percentage points to Azure’s revenue growth, a steady increase from previous quarters.

The company has also ramped up spending on AI infrastructure. In the most recent quarter, Microsoft’s capital expenditures reached $19 billion, up 35% from the previous quarter. This massive investment underscores Microsoft’s commitment to AI, even as the competitive landscape becomes more crowded.

Stock Remains Resilient

Despite the downgrade, Microsoft’s stock remained relatively stable, trading mostly flat following the news. The company’s shares have performed well this year, up around 15% year-to-date, though they peaked in July.

While the downgrade is a cautionary signal, it does not necessarily imply a bleak outlook for Microsoft. The company remains a dominant force in both the tech and AI sectors, though it will need to navigate increasing competition from rivals and address its reliance on Nvidia to sustain its position as a leader in the AI revolution.

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