Microsoft Corporation (MSFT): Is Now Its Time to Shine?

Finally, many experts point out that PC sales are down because consumers are switching to tablets. This idea seems to hold water, since tablet sales have gone up while PC sales have declined. But many observers also think that PC sales will eventually once again begin to rise, because while consumers can and do perform many daily activities on their tablet, the PC still rules the office and more intense workloads. We should also remember that while some think the Surface is overpriced, most reviews have stated that it’s a solid tablet that can be used for work-related tasks or just for personal Web browsing.

So even if Windows 8 sales didn’t bounce back if PC sales begin to gain traction, Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) has put itself in a position to benefit from either a full-on tablet takeover, or a world where PCs and tablets coexist together.

In my opinion, shareholders should continue holding onto their stock. Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) has a number of strong business units, so even though one may not perform, the others are likely to pick up the slack. But if all business units begin hitting on all cylinders, revenue and profits could skyrocket.

The article After Nearly 10 Years, Is Now Microsoft’s Time to Shine? originally appeared on Fool.com is written by Matt Thalman.

Fool contributor Matt Thalman and The Motley Fool own shares of Microsoft.

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