Recent discussions on X surrounding Microsoft (MSFT) have been notably active, driven by reports of potential shifts in the company’s relationship with OpenAI and significant layoffs. Many users are expressing concern over rumors of a possible split with OpenAI, with some speculating that internal tensions could impact Microsoft’s ambitious AI strategy. The chatter reflects a mix of intrigue and unease as the tech giant navigates high-stakes negotiations and restructuring plans.
Additionally, posts on X have highlighted Microsoft’s plans for substantial job cuts, particularly in sales, amid heavy investments in AI infrastructure. Some discussions point to the stock’s recent volatility, with users debating whether these strategic moves signal long-term growth or short-term challenges. The tone on the platform underscores the uncertainty surrounding how these developments will shape Microsoft’s future trajectory.
Note: This discussion summary was generated from an AI condensation of post data.
Microsoft Congressional Stock Trading
Members of Congress have traded $MSFT stock 53 times in the past 6 months. Of those trades, 21 have been purchases and 32 have been sales.
Here’s a breakdown of recent trading of $MSFT stock by members of Congress over the last 6 months:
- REPRESENTATIVE JOSH GOTTHEIMER has traded it 8 times. They made 2 purchases worth up to $30,000 on 05/22, 05/21 and 6 sales worth up to $5,075,000 on 02/24, 02/21, 02/14, 01/31, 01/21, 01/16.
- REPRESENTATIVE DAVID TAYLOR has traded it 2 times. They made 0 purchases and 2 sales worth up to $30,000 on 05/13, 05/12.
- REPRESENTATIVE ROBERT BRESNAHAN has traded it 9 times. They made 4 purchases worth up to $95,000 on 05/09, 04/08, 04/03 and 5 sales worth up to $75,000 on 02/25, 02/10, 01/30, 01/13.
- REPRESENTATIVE MARJORIE TAYLOR GREENE has traded it 3 times. They made 3 purchases worth up to $45,000 on 05/05, 02/12, 12/24 and 0 sales.
- REPRESENTATIVE GILBERT RAY CISNEROS, JR. has traded it 4 times. They made 3 purchases worth up to $115,000 on 04/29, 02/26, 01/24 and 1 sale worth up to $50,000 on 03/31.
- SENATOR JOHN BOOZMAN has traded it 4 times. They made 4 purchases worth up to $60,000 on 04/22, 04/16, 02/14, 02/05 and 0 sales.
- REPRESENTATIVE BRUCE WESTERMAN has traded it 3 times. They made 1 purchase worth up to $50,000 on 03/03 and 2 sales worth up to $65,000 on 04/21, 03/20.
- SENATOR TOMMY TUBERVILLE has traded it 2 times. They made 0 purchases and 2 sales worth up to $100,000 on 04/15, 01/10.
- REPRESENTATIVE DAN NEWHOUSE sold up to $15,000 on 04/11.
- REPRESENTATIVE JONATHAN L. JACKSON has traded it 2 times. They made 0 purchases and 2 sales worth up to $115,000 on 04/10, 03/04.
- REPRESENTATIVE JEFFERSON SHREVE has traded it 2 times. They made 0 purchases and 2 sales worth up to $600,000 on 04/07, 02/24.
- REPRESENTATIVE JULIE JOHNSON has traded it 3 times. They made 0 purchases and 3 sales worth up to $80,000 on 04/07, 04/01.
- REPRESENTATIVE GREG LANDSMAN has traded it 2 times. They made 0 purchases and 2 sales worth up to $200,000 on 03/27.
- REPRESENTATIVE GEORGE WHITESIDES sold up to $500,000 on 03/24.
- SENATOR MARKWAYNE MULLIN purchased up to $100,000 on 02/13.
- REPRESENTATIVE WILLIAM R. KEATING purchased up to $15,000 on 02/05.
- SENATOR SHELLEY MOORE CAPITO has traded it 3 times. They made 0 purchases and 3 sales worth up to $45,000 on 02/04, 01/17, 01/03.
- REPRESENTATIVE THOMAS H. KEAN, JR. purchased up to $15,000 on 01/31.
- REPRESENTATIVE JAMES COMER purchased up to $15,000 on 01/02.
To track congressional stock trading, check out Quiver Quantitative's congressional trading dashboard.
Microsoft Insider Trading Activity
Microsoft insiders have traded $MSFT stock on the open market 9 times in the past 6 months. Of those trades, 0 have been purchases and 9 have been sales.
Here’s a breakdown of recent trading of $MSFT stock by insiders over the last 6 months:
- BRADFORD L SMITH (Vice Chair and President) has made 0 purchases and 3 sales selling 81,000 shares for an estimated $35,302,944.
- KATHLEEN T HOGAN (EVP, Strategy) sold 21,500 shares for an estimated $9,756,151
- JUDSON ALTHOFF (EVP, Chief Commercial Officer) has made 0 purchases and 2 sales selling 16,000 shares for an estimated $7,330,817.
- AMY COLEMAN (EVP, Chief Human Resources Off) sold 13,242 shares for an estimated $5,985,886
- TAKESHI NUMOTO (EVP, Chief Marketing Officer) has made 0 purchases and 2 sales selling 4,000 shares for an estimated $1,849,008.
To track insider transactions, check out Quiver Quantitative's insider trading dashboard.
Microsoft Hedge Fund Activity
We have seen 2,707 institutional investors add shares of Microsoft stock to their portfolio, and 2,825 decrease their positions in their most recent quarter.
Here are some of the largest recent moves:
- PROFICIO CAPITAL PARTNERS LLC removed 16,775,597 shares (-99.6%) from their portfolio in Q1 2025, for an estimated $6,297,391,357
- NORGES BANK added 8,131,702 shares (+8.4%) to their portfolio in Q4 2024, for an estimated $3,427,512,393
- GEODE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC added 7,341,673 shares (+4.4%) to their portfolio in Q1 2025, for an estimated $2,755,990,627
- VANGUARD GROUP INC added 7,314,509 shares (+1.1%) to their portfolio in Q1 2025, for an estimated $2,745,793,533
- JPMORGAN CHASE & CO added 7,066,307 shares (+5.2%) to their portfolio in Q1 2025, for an estimated $2,652,620,984
- BLACKROCK, INC. added 7,058,289 shares (+1.2%) to their portfolio in Q1 2025, for an estimated $2,649,611,107
- GOLDMAN SACHS GROUP INC added 6,074,505 shares (+14.0%) to their portfolio in Q1 2025, for an estimated $2,280,308,431
To track hedge funds' stock portfolios, check out Quiver Quantitative's institutional holdings dashboard.
Microsoft Government Contracts
We have seen $364,532,983 of award payments to $MSFT over the last year.
Here are some of the awards which we have have seen pay out the most over the last year:
- MICROSOFT CONSULTING SERVICES (MCS) AND MICROSOFT PREMIER SUPPORT (MPS) FOR THE UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS ...: $57,807,171
- NETCOM, ARCYBER, USARC MICROSOFT CONSULTING SERVICES: $24,657,343
- MICROSOFT AZURE STRATUS HSTXXX0000002144 93A34F: $21,853,018
- THE ENTERPRISE CLOUD MANAGEMENT AGENCY (ECMA) REQUIRES MICROSOFT AZURE CLOUD COMPUTING CAPABILITIES AT DEPA...: $13,969,818
- MICROSOFT CONSULTING SERVICES (MCS) AND UNIFIED SUPPORT FOR THE U.S. NAVY / PROGRAM EXECUTIVE OFFICE DIGITA...: $11,589,010
To track government contracts to publicy traded companies, check out Quiver Quantitative's government contracts dashboard.
Microsoft Analyst Ratings
Wall Street analysts have issued reports on $MSFT in the last several months. We have seen 12 firms issue buy ratings on the stock, and 1 firms issue sell ratings.
Here are some recent analyst ratings:
- Wells Fargo issued a "Overweight" rating on 06/13/2025
- Morgan Stanley issued a "Overweight" rating on 06/04/2025
- Wedbush issued a "Outperform" rating on 05/21/2025
- BMO Capital issued a "Outperform" rating on 05/21/2025
- Piper Sandler issued a "Overweight" rating on 05/21/2025
- Evercore ISI issued a "Outperform" rating on 05/21/2025
- Citigroup issued a "Buy" rating on 05/15/2025
To track analyst ratings and price targets for Microsoft, check out Quiver Quantitative's $MSFT forecast page.
Microsoft Price Targets
Multiple analysts have issued price targets for $MSFT recently. We have seen 4 analysts offer price targets for $MSFT in the last 6 months, with a median target of $473.5.
Here are some recent targets:
- Kirk Materne from Evercore ISI set a target price of $515.0 on 05/22/2025
- Keith Weiss from Morgan Stanley set a target price of $472.0 on 04/16/2025
- Brent Thill from Jefferies set a target price of $475.0 on 04/07/2025
- An analyst from Scotiabank set a target price of $470.0 on 03/19/2025
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