Can Microsoft Outperform the Market?
Microsoft has a forward P/E ratio of 9 and a 3.3% dividend yield, valuations usually reserved for companies with dim future prospects. But a recent report by IDC suggests that Microsoft may have finally created a mobile operating system consumers will buy, predicting 10% market share in the fast-growing market. This entrance into tablets and the blurring between PCs and tablets are just two of the reasons Fool analyst Travis Hoium thinks the stock can outperform the market long term.
The company is looking to make a splash in the booming tablet market market and in this brand-new premium report on Microsoft, our analyst explains that while the opportunity is huge, the challenges are many. He's also providing regular updates as key events occur, so make sure to claim a copy of this report now by clicking here.
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