Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar (R-FL) Sells Microsoft (MSFT) Stock

Maria Elvira Salazar, a Republican member of the House representing Florida's 27th district, sold shares of Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) valued between $1,001 and $15,000 on September 24, 2026. This transaction was reported on October 7, 2026, under the STOCK Act.

Other Institutional Activity in Microsoft Corporation

Several institutional investors have made moves in Microsoft recently. Blackrock Inc. increased its holdings by 14,061,346 shares, totaling 607,367,113 shares worth about $321.3 billion. Vanguard Capital Management LLC added 2,653,959 shares, bringing its total to 485,192,007 shares valued at approximately $256.7 billion. State Street Corporation also raised its stake by 8,955,571 shares, ending with 315,653,206 shares worth about $167 billion.

Microsoft Corporation Stock Down 0.9%

As of October 16, 2026, Microsoft shares are trading around $526.01. This price is above both the 50-day moving average of about $504.95 and the 200-day moving average of around $435.04. However, the stock is about 5% below its 52-week high of $553.72.

Recent Earnings

In its most recent earnings report, Microsoft reported trailing twelve-month revenue of $331.8 billion and earnings per share of $17.95. The company has a net margin of 40.3% and a return on equity of 34.0%. Microsoft is scheduled to report earnings again on October 28, 2026.

Insider Buying and Selling at Microsoft Corporation

Several insiders have sold shares recently. On August 4, 2026, Takeshi Numoto, an officer at Microsoft, sold 4,810 shares at an average price of $496.48, totaling about $2.4 million. Judson Althoff, another officer, sold 10,000 shares on August 5 at an average price of $487.89, amounting to roughly $4.9 million. CEO Satya Nadella sold 86,525 shares on September 1, valued at approximately $43.4 million, while CFO Amy E Hood sold 41,674 shares on September 14, totaling about $20.8 million.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

On October 7, 2026, Evercore ISI Group maintained its rating of Outperform with a price target of $635. On October 13, Barclays also maintained an Overweight rating with a target of $600. More recently, on October 15, UBS and Citigroup both maintained their Buy ratings with targets of $675 and $636, respectively. The overall consensus from analysts indicates a strong buy with a mean price target of $596.22 based on 53 opinions.

About Microsoft Corporation

Microsoft Corporation is a technology company based in Redmond, WA. It develops a wide range of technology solutions for both individuals and businesses globally. Its offerings include operating systems, server applications, business solutions, and various devices like PCs and gaming consoles. The company's recent performance and strong analyst ratings suggest continued confidence in its growth potential.

Bottom Line

Looking ahead, investors will be watching Microsoft's next earnings report scheduled for October 28, 2026. Salazar's recent sale adds to a pattern of insider transactions, which will be worth monitoring as the company navigates its upcoming financial disclosures.