Core Insights - Microsoft has seen significant changes in institutional ownership, with 71.13% of its stock currently held by institutional investors [1] - Analysts have set various price targets for Microsoft, with a consensus target price of $591.87 and an average rating of "Moderate Buy" [2] - Recent insider activity includes a purchase of 5,000 shares by Director John W. Stanton and a sale of 12,321 shares by EVP Kathleen T. Hogan [3] - Microsoft stock has experienced a decline of 2.0%, with a current market cap of $2.83 trillion and a PE ratio of 23.85 [4] - The company reported earnings of $4.14 EPS for the last quarter, exceeding estimates and showing a revenue increase of 16.7% year-over-year [5] - Microsoft declared a quarterly dividend of $0.91, representing an annualized yield of 1.0% [8] Institutional Ownership - Longfellow Investment Management Co. LLC increased its position in Microsoft by 51.3%, now owning 59 shares valued at $29,000 [1] - Bayforest Capital Ltd and LSV Asset Management also purchased new stakes in Microsoft, valued at approximately $38,000 and $44,000 respectively [1] - Mirova raised its holdings in Microsoft by 11.3%, making it the fund's second-largest holding [7] Analyst Ratings - Melius Research set a target price of $430.00, while Wolfe Research and Bank of America adjusted their targets to $530.00 and $520.00 respectively [2] - DA Davidson reaffirmed a "buy" rating with a target price of $650.00 [2] - The stock has received two "Strong Buy" ratings, thirty-nine "Buy" ratings, and four "Hold" ratings from analysts [2] Insider Activity - Director John W. Stanton acquired 5,000 shares at an average cost of $397.35, increasing his ownership by 6.34% [3] - EVP Kathleen T. Hogan sold 12,321 shares at an average price of $409.52, resulting in an 8.20% decrease in her position [3] Stock Performance - Microsoft stock opened at $381.35, with a 50-day moving average of $418.85 and a 200-day moving average of $472.02 [4] - The stock has a twelve-month low of $344.79 and a high of $555.45 [4] Earnings Report - Microsoft reported $81.27 billion in revenue for the last quarter, surpassing the consensus estimate of $80.28 billion [5] - The company achieved a return on equity of 32.34% and a net margin of 39.04% [5] Dividend Information - The quarterly dividend of $0.91 will be paid on June 11th, with a payout ratio of 22.76% [8]

Group 1: Institutional Investment Activity - WFA Asset Management Corp increased its position in Microsoft by 27.0%, owning 1,016 shares valued at $427,000 after purchasing 216 additional shares [1] - Discipline Wealth Solutions LLC raised its stake by 410.4%, now owning 2,659 shares worth $1,144,000 after acquiring 2,138 shares [1] - 71.13% of Microsoft's stock is owned by institutional investors [1] Group 2: Analyst Ratings and Price Targets - New Street Research raised the target price for Microsoft from $670.00 to $675.00, maintaining a "buy" rating [2][3] - BMO Capital Markets reduced its target price from $625.00 to $575.00 while keeping an "outperform" rating [3] - The consensus rating for Microsoft is "Moderate Buy" with an average price target of $591.87 [3] Group 3: Insider Activity - EVP Kathleen T. Hogan sold 12,321 shares at an average price of $409.52, totaling approximately $5,045,695.92, resulting in an 8.20% decrease in ownership [4] - Director John W. Stanton purchased 5,000 shares at an average price of $397.35, totaling $1,986,750.00, representing a 6.34% increase in ownership [4] Group 4: Financial Performance - Microsoft reported $4.14 EPS for the last quarter, exceeding the consensus estimate of $3.86 by $0.28 [8] - Revenue for the quarter was $81.27 billion, up 16.7% year-over-year, compared to the consensus estimate of $80.28 billion [8] - The company has a net margin of 39.04% and a return on equity of 32.34% [8] Group 5: Dividend Information - Microsoft announced a quarterly dividend of $0.91 per share, with an annualized dividend of $3.64 and a yield of 1.0% [9] - The payout ratio for the dividend is currently 22.76% [9] Group 6: Company Overview - Microsoft Corporation is a global technology company based in Redmond, Washington, founded in 1975 [10] - The company develops a wide range of software products, services, and devices for various sectors including personal computing and cloud infrastructure [10][11]

Core Insights - Legacy Wealth Management LLC MS increased its stake in Microsoft Corporation by 12.4% in the 4th quarter, owning 52,172 shares valued at $25,232,000, making it the 4th largest holding in their portfolio [2] - Institutional investors collectively own 71.13% of Microsoft’s stock, with several funds increasing their positions significantly in recent quarters [3] - Microsoft reported earnings of $4.14 per share for the last quarter, exceeding analysts' expectations, with revenue of $81.27 billion, reflecting a year-over-year increase of 16.7% [6] Institutional Holdings - WFA Asset Management Corp raised its position in Microsoft by 27.0%, now owning 1,016 shares valued at $427,000 [3] - Discipline Wealth Solutions LLC increased its stake by 410.4%, owning 2,659 shares valued at $1,144,000 [3] - Eagle Capital Management LLC raised its holdings by 0.4%, now owning 23,097 shares valued at $9,735,000 [3] Analyst Ratings - TD Cowen reissued a "buy" rating for Microsoft, while Mizuho lowered its price target from $640.00 to $620.00, maintaining an "outperform" rating [4] - Cantor Fitzgerald set a price objective of $590.00, and Deutsche Bank reduced its target from $630.00 to $575.00, maintaining a "buy" rating [4] - The average target price for Microsoft is currently $591.87, with a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" [4] Stock Performance - Microsoft’s stock opened at $381.35, with a market cap of $2.83 trillion and a price-to-earnings ratio of 23.85 [5] - The company has a 1-year low of $344.79 and a high of $555.45, with a 50-day moving average of $418.85 [5] Dividend Information - Microsoft declared a quarterly dividend of $0.91 per share, representing an annualized dividend of $3.64 and a yield of 1.0% [7] Insider Transactions - Director John W. Stanton purchased 5,000 shares at an average cost of $397.35, increasing his ownership by 6.34% [9] - EVP Kathleen T. Hogan sold 12,321 shares at an average price of $409.52, resulting in an 8.20% decrease in her ownership [9]

Core Insights - Forvis Mazars Wealth Advisors LLC increased its holdings in Microsoft by 2.9% in Q3, owning 68,760 shares valued at $35.61 million, making it the 23rd largest holding in their portfolio [2] - Institutional investors own 71.13% of Microsoft's stock, indicating strong institutional interest [3] Institutional Activity - Longfellow Investment Management Co. LLC raised its position in Microsoft by 51.3% in Q2, now holding 59 shares worth $29,000 after acquiring 20 additional shares [3] - ROSS JOHNSON & Associates LLC increased its stake by 155.7% in Q1, owning 156 shares valued at $59,000 after purchasing 95 shares [3] Analyst Ratings - HSBC lowered its target price for Microsoft from $667 to $588 while maintaining a "buy" rating [4][5] - Royal Bank Of Canada reiterated an "outperform" rating with a price objective of $640 [4][5] - The consensus rating for Microsoft is "Moderate Buy" with a price target of $591.95 [4][5] Stock Performance - Microsoft stock opened at $401.32, with a market capitalization of $2.98 trillion and a P/E ratio of 25.10 [7] - The stock has a 52-week low of $344.79 and a high of $555.45, with a current ratio of 1.39 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.09 [7] Earnings Report - Microsoft reported $4.14 EPS for the last quarter, exceeding estimates by $0.28, with revenue of $81.27 billion, up 16.7% year-over-year [8] - The net margin was 39.04% and return on equity was 32.34% [8] Dividend Announcement - Microsoft announced a quarterly dividend of $0.91, with an annualized dividend of $3.64 and a yield of 0.9% [9]

Group 1 - Microsoft Corporation plans to invest over $7 billion in Wisconsin by constructing a second major artificial intelligence data center, which includes a $4 billion project alongside a previously announced $3.3 billion data center [1][2] - The new data center is expected to house the most powerful AI supercomputer globally, connecting hundreds of thousands of NVIDIA chips upon completion [2] - Microsoft is recognized as a leading technology company with a diverse product portfolio, including software products like Windows OS, Microsoft 365, and cloud services [3]

Group 1 - Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) is considered one of the best fundamental stocks to buy currently, with Evercore ISI maintaining an Outperform rating and a target price of $625 despite recent declines [1][2] - The recent underperformance of Microsoft stock is not justified on a fundamental basis, according to Evercore analysts, who highlight the strong demand for generative AI workloads and steady enterprise trends as key drivers [2][3] - Azure cloud services experienced a 39% growth in the most recent quarter, and a mid-30% increase in fiscal 2026 is deemed feasible by analysts [2] Group 2 - Microsoft's positive outlook is bolstered by its ability to commercialize AI across infrastructure and application layers over the next three to five years [3] - The company is recognized for its core software products, including Windows OS, Microsoft 365 suite, and Edge browser, along with a diverse product portfolio that encompasses corporate software, development tools, video games, gaming gear, and cloud services [3]