Microsoft (MSFT) News Today $460.69 +10.51 (+2.33%) Closing price 04:00 PM EasternExtended Trading$460.28 -0.42 (-0.09%) As of 08:00 PM Eastern Extended trading is trading that happens on electronic markets outside of regular trading hours. This is a fair market value extended hours price provided by Polygon.io. Learn more. Add Compare Share Share Headlines Stock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSustainabilityTrendsBuy This Stock Why is Microsoft Up Today?Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ: MSFT) shares have climbed today on upbeat analyst commentary, strong AI‐driven momentum and new partnerships, while geopolitical headwinds and insider selling temper the rally. Jefferies names MSFT its top AI pick after Build 2025, reaffirms Buy rating and $550 price target MarketBeat reports MSFT as the most‐upgraded stock for May, lifting analysts’ consensus target to ~$513 Partnerships accelerate adoption: Figure Eight Federal defense AI integration and Mike Morse Law Firm’s rollout of Microsoft 365 Copilot MSFT‐backed OpenAI expands to Seoul amid booming ChatGPT demand, bolstering Azure usage Product enhancements highlighted at Build 2025 (Copilot Tuning, multi‐agent orchestration, Magnetic-UI) reinforce Microsoft’s AI leadership Veteran investors and Seeking Alpha analysts praise Microsoft’s trifecta of growth, margin expansion and cash‐flow conversion Shares are up over 25% since April lows and recently jumped 1.6%, reflecting strong risk appetite in large‐cap tech President Trump’s nuclear overhaul executive order lists Microsoft among potential technology beneficiaries, but details remain thin Analyses from Jim Cramer and Hertford Capital reaffirm MSFT’s long-term case without altering consensus views Short-interest data show negligible changes, suggesting limited bearish positioning Builder.ai bankruptcy—while backed by Microsoft—likely has minimal direct impact on the core MSFT business Russian President Putin calls for throttling Microsoft services in Russia, highlighting escalating geopolitical risk Multiple Microsoft executives sold company stock after a 15% rally, raising questions about near-term profit-taking Heightened security and employee protests at Build 2025 drew unwanted attention to corporate culture and event logistics Overall, Microsoft’s momentum in AI and strong analyst support underpin the stock’s advance, even as geopolitical and insider factors warrant cautious monitoring.Posted 2h agoAI Generated. 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Purchases 1,268 Shares of Microsoft Co. (NASDAQ:MSFT)Strategic Financial Services Inc. lifted its position in Microsoft Co. (NASDAQ:MSFT - Free Report) by 7.8% during the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 17,426 shares of the software giant's stock after aMay 27 at 3:08 AM | marketbeat.comSandy Spring Bank Has $87.72 Million Stake in Microsoft Co. (NASDAQ:MSFT)Sandy Spring Bank cut its position in shares of Microsoft Co. (NASDAQ:MSFT - Free Report) by 0.8% during the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 208,119 shares of the software giant'sMay 27 at 3:08 AM | marketbeat.comKampmann Melissa S. Sells 1,667 Shares of Microsoft Co. (NASDAQ:MSFT)Kampmann Melissa S. decreased its holdings in shares of Microsoft Co. (NASDAQ:MSFT - Free Report) by 10.6% during the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm owned 14,053 shares of the software giant's stock after sMay 27 at 3:08 AM | marketbeat.comMicrosoft Co. (NASDAQ:MSFT) is Royal London Asset Management Ltd.'s Largest PositionRoyal London Asset Management Ltd. cut its stake in shares of Microsoft Co. (NASDAQ:MSFT - Free Report) by 0.3% in the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 6,732,279 shares of the software giant's stockMay 27 at 3:08 AM | marketbeat.comCommonwealth of Pennsylvania Public School Empls Retrmt SYS Lowers Stock Holdings in Microsoft Co. (NASDAQ:MSFT)Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Public School Empls Retrmt SYS reduced its position in Microsoft Co. (NASDAQ:MSFT - Free Report) by 2.3% during the fourth quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The firm owned 1,580,878 shares of the software giant's stock after selling 37,223 sMay 27 at 3:07 AM | marketbeat.comLingohr Asset Management GmbH Purchases 1,279 Shares of Microsoft Co. (NASDAQ:MSFT)Lingohr Asset Management GmbH increased its position in Microsoft Co. (NASDAQ:MSFT - Free Report) by 68.0% during the fourth quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The fund owned 3,159 shares of the software giant's stock after buying an additional 1,279 shares during tMay 27 at 3:07 AM | marketbeat.comMicrosoft Co. (NASDAQ:MSFT) Position Lifted by iA Global Asset Management Inc.iA Global Asset Management Inc. boosted its stake in Microsoft Co. (NASDAQ:MSFT - Free Report) by 6.2% during the fourth quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 927,307 shares of the software giant's stock afterMay 27 at 3:07 AM | marketbeat.comWilkins Investment Counsel Inc. Has $8.30 Million Stock Position in Microsoft Co. (NASDAQ:MSFT)Wilkins Investment Counsel Inc. reduced its stake in shares of Microsoft Co. (NASDAQ:MSFT - Free Report) by 5.5% during the 4th quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The firm owned 19,702 shares of the software giant's stock after selling 1,138 shares during the period. WilMay 27 at 3:07 AM | marketbeat.comMicrosoft Co. (NASDAQ:MSFT) Position Decreased by Fiduciary Group LLCFiduciary Group LLC trimmed its position in shares of Microsoft Co. (NASDAQ:MSFT - Free Report) by 1.2% during the fourth quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The firm owned 93,500 shares of the software giant's stock after selling 1,102 shares during the period. MicrMay 27 at 3:07 AM | marketbeat.comMicrosoft Co. (NASDAQ:MSFT) Shares Purchased by Teacher Retirement System of TexasTeacher Retirement System of Texas raised its position in shares of Microsoft Co. (NASDAQ:MSFT - Free Report) by 27.0% in the fourth quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm owned 2,498,412 shares of the software giant's stock after puMay 27 at 3:07 AM | marketbeat.comMicrosoft Co. (NASDAQ:MSFT) is First National Bank of Hutchinson's 7th Largest PositionFirst National Bank of Hutchinson lifted its stake in Microsoft Co. (NASDAQ:MSFT - Free Report) by 10.8% during the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 15,015 shares of the software giant's stock aftMay 27 at 3:07 AM | marketbeat.comTrivest Advisors Ltd Has $153.85 Million Stock Position in Microsoft Co. (NASDAQ:MSFT)Trivest Advisors Ltd decreased its stake in shares of Microsoft Co. (NASDAQ:MSFT - Free Report) by 21.7% during the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the SEC. The firm owned 365,000 shares of the software giant's stock after selling 101,000 shares during the quartMay 27 at 3:07 AM | marketbeat.comL.K. Benson & Company P.C. Buys Shares of 1,357 Microsoft Co. (NASDAQ:MSFT)L.K. Benson & Company P.C. purchased a new position in shares of Microsoft Co. (NASDAQ:MSFT - Free Report) in the 4th quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm purchased 1,357 shares of the software giant's stock, valued at approximatelMay 27 at 3:07 AM | marketbeat.comAlgebris UK Ltd Acquires Shares of 2,865 Microsoft Co. (NASDAQ:MSFT)Algebris UK Ltd bought a new position in shares of Microsoft Co. (NASDAQ:MSFT - Free Report) in the 4th quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund bought 2,865 shares of the software giant's stock, valued at approximately $1,166,000. A numberMay 27 at 3:07 AM | marketbeat.comMicrosoft Co. (NASDAQ:MSFT) Shares Purchased by First Financial Bankshares IncFirst Financial Bankshares Inc boosted its stake in shares of Microsoft Co. (NASDAQ:MSFT - Free Report) by 3.2% in the 4th quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The fund owned 523,850 shares of the software giant's stock after purchasing an additional 16,172 shares durMay 27 at 3:07 AM | marketbeat.comGenerali Investments Management Co LLC Buys New Position in Microsoft Co. (NASDAQ:MSFT)Generali Investments Management Co LLC bought a new stake in shares of Microsoft Co. (NASDAQ:MSFT - Free Report) during the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund bought 62,833 shares of the software giant's stock,May 27 at 3:07 AM | marketbeat.comGM Advisory Group LLC Grows Holdings in Microsoft Co. (NASDAQ:MSFT)GM Advisory Group LLC increased its position in Microsoft Co. (NASDAQ:MSFT - Free Report) by 6.6% in the 4th quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 57,008 shares of the software giant's stock after acquiring anMay 27 at 3:07 AM | marketbeat.comMicrosoft Co. (NASDAQ:MSFT) Shares Sold by Investment House LLCInvestment House LLC reduced its stake in shares of Microsoft Co. (NASDAQ:MSFT - Free Report) by 2.8% in the 4th quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 227,184 shares of the software giant's stock after selling 6,443 shares durinMay 27 at 3:07 AM | marketbeat.comMicrosoft Co. (NASDAQ:MSFT) is Harvest Fund Management Co. Ltd's 3rd Largest PositionHarvest Fund Management Co. Ltd boosted its stake in shares of Microsoft Co. (NASDAQ:MSFT - Free Report) by 22.2% during the 4th quarter, according to its most recent filing with the SEC. The firm owned 331,274 shares of the software giant's stock after purchasing an additional 60,098 shares duringMay 27 at 3:07 AM | marketbeat.comMicrosoft Co. (NASDAQ:MSFT) is WIM INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT Ltd's 2nd Largest PositionWIM INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT Ltd lowered its position in Microsoft Co. (NASDAQ:MSFT - Free Report) by 10.0% in the fourth quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 99,241 shares of the software giant's stock after selling 11,000 sMay 27 at 3:07 AM | marketbeat.comKoss Olinger Consulting LLC Has $4.74 Million Holdings in Microsoft Co. (NASDAQ:MSFT)Koss Olinger Consulting LLC raised its stake in Microsoft Co. (NASDAQ:MSFT - Free Report) by 124.9% in the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 11,256 shares of the software giant's stock after purchasinMay 27 at 3:07 AM | marketbeat.comRussia's President Targets Microsoft And Zoom, Calls For Crackdown On Foreign TechMay 27 at 1:56 AM | benzinga.comMicrosoft Enhances Browser Task Efficiency with Open Source Magentic-UIMay 26 at 7:14 PM | gurufocus.comMultiple Executives at Microsoft (MSFT) Sell Company StockMay 26 at 4:45 PM | tipranks.comMicrosoft ($MSFT) up 27% since April entry at the blue box areaMay 26 at 1:08 PM | fxstreet.comMicrosoft (MSFT) in Hertford Capital 2023 Q2May 26 at 12:40 PM | gurufocus.comPutin says services like Microsoft, Zoom should be 'throttled' in RussiaMay 26 at 11:31 AM | reuters.comTech conferences are ramping up security to quell employee protests as political tensions riseMay 26 at 8:00 AM | cnbc.comInvest with Confidence: Intrinsic Value Unveiled of Microsoft CorpMay 26 at 7:36 AM | gurufocus.comOpenAI Expands to Seoul Amid Booming ChatGPT DemandMay 26 at 6:04 AM | tipranks.comMicrosoft's SWOT analysis: ai giant's stock poised for growth amid cloud expansionMay 26 at 3:29 AM | investing.comMicrosoft Co. (NASDAQ:MSFT) is Fox Hill Wealth Management's Largest PositionFox Hill Wealth Management decreased its holdings in shares of Microsoft Co. (NASDAQ:MSFT - Free Report) by 3.2% in the fourth quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 41,214 shares of the software giant'sMay 26 at 3:02 AM | marketbeat.comSaiph Capital LLC Purchases 623 Shares of Microsoft Co. (NASDAQ:MSFT)Saiph Capital LLC boosted its position in Microsoft Co. (NASDAQ:MSFT - Free Report) by 17.1% during the fourth quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 4,262 shares of the software giant's stock after acquiring an additionalMay 26 at 3:02 AM | marketbeat.comWulff Hansen & CO. Has $4.89 Million Stock Position in Microsoft Co. (NASDAQ:MSFT)Wulff Hansen & CO. grew its stake in Microsoft Co. (NASDAQ:MSFT - Free Report) by 6.6% in the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 11,589 shares of the software giant's stock after buying an additional 715 shMay 26 at 3:02 AM | marketbeat.comPrivium Fund Management B.V. Sells 5,000 Shares of Microsoft Co. (NASDAQ:MSFT)Privium Fund Management B.V. reduced its stake in Microsoft Co. (NASDAQ:MSFT - Free Report) by 50.0% during the fourth quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor owned 5,000 shares of the software giant's stock aftMay 26 at 3:02 AM | marketbeat.comVinva Investment Management Ltd Acquires 15,548 Shares of Microsoft Co. (NASDAQ:MSFT)Vinva Investment Management Ltd grew its holdings in Microsoft Co. (NASDAQ:MSFT - Free Report) by 4.9% during the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 332,408 shares of the software giant's stock after purchasingMay 26 at 3:02 AM | marketbeat.comSageOak Financial LLC Takes $336,000 Position in Microsoft Co. (NASDAQ:MSFT)SageOak Financial LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Microsoft Co. (NASDAQ:MSFT - Free Report) during the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The fund purchased 797 shares of the software giant's stock, valued at approximately $336,000. Other iMay 26 at 3:02 AM | marketbeat.comBestgate Wealth Advisors LLC Buys Shares of 1,015 Microsoft Co. (NASDAQ:MSFT)Bestgate Wealth Advisors LLC bought a new stake in shares of Microsoft Co. (NASDAQ:MSFT - Free Report) in the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund bought 1,015 shares of the software giant's stock, valued atMay 26 at 3:02 AM | marketbeat.comMicrosoft Co. (NASDAQ:MSFT) Stock Holdings Increased by Stokes Family Office LLCStokes Family Office LLC raised its position in shares of Microsoft Co. (NASDAQ:MSFT - Free Report) by 3.9% during the 4th quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor owned 56,590 shares of the software giant's stocMay 26 at 3:02 AM | marketbeat.comWest Tower Group LLC Invests $506,000 in Microsoft Co. (NASDAQ:MSFT)West Tower Group LLC acquired a new position in shares of Microsoft Co. (NASDAQ:MSFT - Free Report) during the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor acquired 1,200 shares of the software gianMay 26 at 3:02 AM | marketbeat.com Get Microsoft News Delivered to You Automatically Sign up to receive the latest news and ratings for MSFT and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. 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