Rep. Gilbert Ray Cisneros, Jr. Purchases Shares of Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT)

Key Points

• Rep. Gilbert Ray Cisneros, Jr. disclosed buying between $50,001 and $100,000 of Microsoft shares on May 15, according to a filing released June 8.
• Microsoft shares were down slightly, trading around $403.02, even as the company remained a massive $2.99 trillion market-cap name with strong recent earnings and solid profitability.
• Recent Microsoft-related news has been mixed: positive developments include AI and cloud momentum, while a reported GitHub security breach has weighed on sentiment.

Representative Gilbert Ray Cisneros, Jr. (Democratic-California) recently bought shares of Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT). In a filing disclosed on June 08th, the Representative disclosed that they had bought between $50,001 and $100,000 in Microsoft stock on May 15th. The trade occurred in the Representative's "150 MAIN STREET TRUST > BANK OF AMERICA" account.

Representative Gilbert Ray Cisneros, Jr. also recently made the following trade(s):

• Purchased $1,001 - $15,000 in shares of SoftBank Group OTCMKTS: SFTBF on 6/2/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 - $15,000 in shares of Ciena NYSE: CIEN on 5/29/2026.
• Sold $1,001 - $15,000 in shares of AutoZone NYSE: AZO on 5/29/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 - $15,000 in shares of Independent Bank NASDAQ: INDB on 5/29/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 - $15,000 in shares of Arcutis Biotherapeutics NASDAQ: ARQT on 5/29/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 - $15,000 in shares of HealthEquity NASDAQ: HQY on 5/29/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 - $15,000 in shares of Boston Scientific NYSE: BSX on 5/29/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 - $15,000 in shares of Perella Weinberg Partners NASDAQ: PWP on 5/29/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 - $15,000 in shares of Cooper Companies NASDAQ: COO on 5/29/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 - $15,000 in shares of Ligand Pharmaceuticals NASDAQ: LGND on 5/29/2026.

Microsoft Trading Down 0.1%

NASDAQ MSFT traded down $0.39 on Wednesday, hitting $403.02. The company's stock had a trading volume of 8,222,187 shares, compared to its average volume of 35,553,566. Microsoft Corporation has a 52-week low of $356.28 and a 52-week high of $555.45. The company has a current ratio of 1.28, a quick ratio of 1.27 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.08. The company's 50-day simple moving average is $409.48 and its 200 day simple moving average is $430.37. The firm has a market cap of $2.99 trillion, a P/E ratio of 23.99, a PEG ratio of 1.48 and a beta of 1.11.

Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT - Get Free Report) last released its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, April 29th. The software giant reported $4.27 earnings per share for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $4.06 by $0.21. Microsoft had a return on equity of 31.94% and a net margin of 39.34%.The business had revenue of $82.89 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $81.44 billion. During the same quarter last year, the business posted $3.46 EPS. The business's revenue was up 18.3% on a year-over-year basis. Research analysts predict that Microsoft Corporation will post 16.76 EPS for the current fiscal year.

More Microsoft News

Here are the key news stories impacting Microsoft this week:

• Positive Sentiment: MN8 Energy said it brought 260 MW of new solar projects online under long-term power purchase agreements with Microsoft, reinforcing demand tied to Microsoft’s growing AI/data-center power needs and supporting its infrastructure expansion strategy. MN8 Energy Delivers 260 MW of Solar to Microsoft Across Two U.S. Power Markets
• Positive Sentiment: Microsoft’s NHS England Copilot rollout remains a major validation of its enterprise AI push, with Microsoft 365 Copilot set to reach more than 500,000 clinicians and staff, showing real-world adoption in a regulated, high-profile sector. Microsoft NHS Copilot Deal Tests Real World Healthcare AI Adoption
• Positive Sentiment: Analysts and media commentary continued to highlight Microsoft’s strength in AI infrastructure and Azure, including views that stronger cloud demand and Microsoft’s role in the AI ecosystem could support longer-term upside. Why Google’s (GOOGL) SpaceX Cloud Deal Could Signal More Upside for Microsoft Azure
• Neutral Sentiment: Several articles discussed Microsoft’s long-term AI ambitions, including comments that it wants to become a top-tier AI lab and that its OpenAI relationship remains strategically important, but these are more narrative drivers than immediate fundamentals. Microsoft (MSFT) Signals Ambitions to Join the Top Tier of AI Labs
• Negative Sentiment: Investor sentiment was pressured by reports that hackers breached Microsoft’s GitHub open-source projects and injected password-stealing malware, renewing concerns about security risks and reputational damage. Hackers Hijack Microsoft’s (MSFT) GitHub and Make Off With AI Dev Logins
• Negative Sentiment: Microsoft also faced pressure from coverage noting the stock has been slipping despite favorable AI and product news, suggesting traders are taking profits and focusing on broader valuation and macro concerns. Why Microsoft Stock Is Sinking Today

Insider Buying and Selling at Microsoft

In other Microsoft news, CEO Judson Althoff sold 15,500 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Monday, June 1st. The stock was sold at an average price of $460.99, for a total value of $7,145,345.00. Following the transaction, the chief executive officer owned 110,477 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $50,928,792.23. This represents a 12.30% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through the SEC website. Also, EVP Amy Coleman sold 1,262 shares of the business's stock in a transaction dated Thursday, May 14th. The shares were sold at an average price of $411.34, for a total value of $519,111.08. Following the sale, the executive vice president owned 46,003 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $18,922,874.02. This represents a 2.67% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. 0.03% of the stock is owned by corporate insiders.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

Several equities research analysts have weighed in on MSFT shares. DA Davidson dropped their price objective on Microsoft from $650.00 to $550.00 and set a "buy" rating for the company in a report on Thursday, April 30th. William Blair reiterated an "outperform" rating on shares of Microsoft in a report on Monday, March 9th. Mizuho lowered their target price on Microsoft from $620.00 to $515.00 and set an "outperform" rating for the company in a research note on Tuesday, April 14th. Piper Sandler restated an "overweight" rating on shares of Microsoft in a research note on Tuesday, May 26th. Finally, TD Cowen restated a "buy" rating and issued a $540.00 target price on shares of Microsoft in a research note on Thursday, June 4th. Forty-one research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and six have assigned a Hold rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat, the company has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" and a consensus price target of $561.20.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Microsoft

Several institutional investors and hedge funds have recently modified their holdings of the stock. Longfellow Investment Management Co. LLC boosted its holdings in shares of Microsoft by 51.3% during the 2nd quarter. Longfellow Investment Management Co. LLC now owns 59 shares of the software giant's stock valued at $29,000 after acquiring an additional 20 shares during the last quarter. Bernzott Capital Advisors purchased a new position in shares of Microsoft during the fourth quarter valued at approximately $34,000. Timmons Wealth Management LLC bought a new position in Microsoft during the fourth quarter valued at approximately $36,000. Fairway Wealth LLC boosted its holdings in Microsoft by 287.0% in the fourth quarter. Fairway Wealth LLC now owns 89 shares of the software giant's stock worth $43,000 after purchasing an additional 66 shares during the last quarter. Finally, LSV Asset Management purchased a new stake in Microsoft during the 4th quarter valued at $44,000. 71.13% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

About Representative Cisneros

Gil Cisneros (Democratic Party) is a member of the U.S. House, representing California's 31st Congressional District. He assumed office on January 3, 2025. His current term ends on January 3, 2027. Cisneros (Democratic Party) is running for re-election to the U.S. House to represent California's 31st Congressional District. He declared candidacy for the 2026 election. Gil Cisneros served in the U.S. Navy as a supply officer from 1994 to 2004. Cisneros earned a bachelor's degree in political science from George Washington University in 1994, a master's in business administration from Regis University in 2002, and a master's degree in urban education policy from Brown University in 2015. His career experience includes working as a logistics manager for Frito-Lay. In 2010, Cisneros won the lottery and became involved in activism and philanthropy, founding a scholarship program for local high school students. In 2021, President Joe Biden (D) appointed Cisneros as under secretary of defense for personnel and readiness.

Microsoft Company Profile

Microsoft Corporation is a global technology company headquartered in Redmond, Washington. Founded in 1975 by Bill Gates and Paul Allen, Microsoft develops, licenses and supports a broad range of software products, services and devices for consumers, enterprises and governments worldwide. Its operations span personal computing, productivity software, cloud infrastructure, enterprise applications, developer tools and gaming.

Microsoft's product portfolio includes the Windows operating system and the Microsoft 365 suite of productivity and collaboration tools (Office apps, Outlook, Teams).

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