Lanark Financial 13F: Cuts Microsoft (MSFT) Stake by $1.7M

On October 26, 2026, Lanark Financial trimmed its position in Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) by 3,337 shares, bringing its total to 50,941 shares valued at approximately $26.1 million. This information comes from the fund's latest Form 13F filing with the SEC.

Lanark Financial's reported value for its Microsoft position is now $26,127,754, reflecting a 6.15% decrease in its stake. This position accounts for 9.56% of the fund's total reported 13F value of $273,286,442, ranking it third among the fund's holdings.

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Other Institutional Activity in Microsoft

Local Pensions Partnership Investment reduced its Microsoft shares by 13,600, ending with 762,353 shares worth about $391 million. Meanwhile, UniSuper Management increased its stake by 73,643 shares, totaling 2,618,697 shares valued at approximately $1.34 billion. Gf Fund Management also boosted its holdings by 215,522 shares, bringing its total to 759,254 shares valued at about $389 million.

Microsoft Corporation Stock Up 1.6%

Microsoft shares recently traded around $532.75, which is about equal to the $532.60 closing price on October 26. The stock is currently above its 50-day moving average by 4.6% and well above its 200-day moving average by 22%. However, it is trading 3.8% below its 52-week high of $553.72.

Recent Earnings

For the trailing twelve months, Microsoft reported revenue of $331.8 billion and an EPS of $17.95. The company is set to announce its next earnings on October 28, 2026.

Insider Buying and Selling at Microsoft Corporation

Several insiders have sold shares recently, including Judson Althoff, an officer who sold 10,000 shares at $487.89 on August 5, and Chief Financial Officer Amy E Hood, who sold 7,305 shares on October 13. These transactions were not part of a planned selling strategy.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

On October 26, 2026, Oppenheimer maintained an Outperform rating for Microsoft with a price target of $625, while Truist Securities reiterated a Buy rating with a target of $600. The consensus rating for Microsoft remains a strong buy, with a target mean price of $603.43 based on 53 analyst opinions.

About Microsoft Corporation

Microsoft Corporation is a technology company based in Redmond, Washington. It develops a wide range of software and hardware products, including operating systems, business applications, and gaming consoles. This recent trim by Lanark Financial comes as the stock trades near its recent highs, amidst strong institutional interest.

Bottom Line

Investors should keep an eye on Microsoft's upcoming earnings announcement on October 28, 2026, for insights into its performance. Additionally, further 13F filings may reveal how other institutional investors are adjusting their positions in MSFT.