Microsoft vs. Meta Platforms: Which Is the Better Magnificent Seven Stock to Buy Right Now?

The article compares Microsoft and Meta Platforms as Magnificent Seven stocks and argues Microsoft is the better buy right now. Microsoft rose more than 15% after strong fiscal Q4 results, helped by a favorable outlook for cash flow and capital spending that came in below analyst expectations. Its fiscal 2026 revenue rose 18% to $332 billion, EPS increased 22% to $17.28, and commercial RPO jumped 84% to $678 billion, suggesting durable cloud demand. By contrast, Meta’s stock fell over 9% after its Q2 report despite 28% revenue growth to $60.8 billion because net income fell 14%, EPS missed estimates, and free cash flow plunged to $784 million from $8.55 billion as AI infrastructure spending surged. The article concludes that investor sentiment and earnings visibility currently favor Microsoft over Meta.