Schwab Network MSFT Earnings Preview: Key Stock Levels & Options Activity
Jan 23, 2026
Rick Ducat, a lead market technician known for chart-based analysis and options flow commentary. He compares Microsoft to its Mag-7 peers. He pinpoints key support and resistance areas and outlines technical setups to watch into earnings. He also reviews notable options activity and large trades around the stock.
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Price Target Cut Tied To AI Data Centers
- UBS cut its MSFT price target to $600 but kept a buy rating and cited Fairwater AI data centers as near-term Azure catalysts.
- That commentary ties infrastructure buildouts to potential revenue upside into the quarter.
Microsoft Lagging Its Mag-7 Peers
- Microsoft has underperformed the S&P and most Mag-7 peers, ranking fifth and only beating Meta and Amazon.
- Rick Ducat highlights this as a sign of a challenging period despite short-term rallies.
Key Support And Resistance Zones
- Technicals show an M-shaped pattern with support near 495 and another zone around 448–455.
- A falling-wedge bounce and moving-average crosses give a cautiously bullish view into earnings.