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Capitalinvestments should also moderate over time, and those dollars should flow back to earnings. Overall, Microsoft's growth prospects look great. Analysts estimate that Microsoft will grow earnings by an average of 16% annually over the next three to five years.
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Its earnings should grow in the future , fueled by its needle-moving acquisition of Pioneer Natural Resources and its high-return capitalinvestments. Given its fortress-like financial profile and visible growth prospects, it's in an excellent position to continue growing its payout in the future. million BOE/d this year).
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