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

Posted by Jessica Moore on Dec 19th, 2025

Representative Gilbert Ray Cisneros, Jr. (D-California) recently bought shares of Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT). In a filing disclosed on December 15th, the Representative disclosed that they had bought between $50,001 and $100,000 in Microsoft stock on November 18th. 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):

Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Spotify Technology (NYSE:SPOT) on 11/26/2025.
Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOGL) on 11/26/2025.
Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of First Watch Restaurant Group (NASDAQ:FWRG) on 11/26/2025.
Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of TKO Group (NYSE:TKO) on 11/26/2025.
Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of RBC Bearings (NYSE:RBC) on 11/24/2025.
Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Stifel Financial (NYSE:SF) on 11/24/2025.
Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Logan Energy (CVE:LGN) on 11/24/2025.
Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Primoris Services (NASDAQ:PRIM) on 11/24/2025.
Purchased $15,001 – $50,000 in shares of LandBridge (NYSE:LB) on 11/21/2025.
Purchased $50,001 – $100,000 in shares of LandBridge (NYSE:LB) on 11/20/2025.

Microsoft Price Performance

Microsoft stock traded up $1.94 during trading hours on Friday, hitting $485.92. The stock had a trading volume of 70,573,531 shares, compared to its average volume of 22,473,465. Microsoft Corporation has a 1-year low of $344.79 and a 1-year high of $555.45. The stock has a market capitalization of $3.61 trillion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 34.56, a PEG ratio of 1.78 and a beta of 1.07. The stock’s fifty day moving average is $500.28 and its two-hundred day moving average is $502.57. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.10, a current ratio of 1.40 and a quick ratio of 1.39.

Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT – Get Free Report) last released its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, October 29th. The software giant reported $4.13 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $3.65 by $0.48. Microsoft had a net margin of 35.71% and a return on equity of 32.45%. The business had revenue of $77.67 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $75.49 billion. During the same period in the previous year, the firm earned $3.30 EPS. The business’s revenue for the quarter was up 18.4% compared to the same quarter last year. As a group, analysts predict that Microsoft Corporation will post 13.08 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Microsoft Announces Dividend

The company also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, March 12th. Shareholders of record on Thursday, February 19th will be given a dividend of $0.91 per share. This represents a $3.64 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 0.7%. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, February 19th. Microsoft’s payout ratio is presently 25.89%.

Analyst Ratings Changes

A number of equities research analysts recently issued reports on the company. Morgan Stanley upped their target price on Microsoft from $625.00 to $650.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research note on Thursday, October 30th. BNP Paribas Exane increased their price objective on shares of Microsoft from $630.00 to $632.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a report on Monday, November 3rd. Robert W. Baird initiated coverage on shares of Microsoft in a research note on Friday, November 14th. They set an “outperform” rating and a $600.00 price objective for the company. DA Davidson reaffirmed a “buy” rating and issued a $650.00 target price on shares of Microsoft in a research report on Thursday, December 4th. Finally, Oppenheimer reiterated an “outperform” rating on shares of Microsoft in a report on Thursday, October 30th. Two analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, thirty-seven have assigned a Buy rating and four have assigned a Hold rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the company currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $631.03.

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Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of the stock. Alternative Investment Advisors LLC. boosted its holdings in Microsoft by 9.4% in the third quarter. Alternative Investment Advisors LLC. now owns 2,520 shares of the software giant’s stock valued at $1,305,000 after purchasing an additional 217 shares during the last quarter. Financial Symmetry Inc increased its holdings in Microsoft by 6.0% during the 3rd quarter. Financial Symmetry Inc now owns 2,378 shares of the software giant’s stock worth $1,232,000 after purchasing an additional 135 shares during the last quarter. Keel Point LLC raised its position in shares of Microsoft by 0.3% in the 3rd quarter. Keel Point LLC now owns 57,722 shares of the software giant’s stock valued at $29,897,000 after purchasing an additional 146 shares in the last quarter. Mirabella Financial Services LLP boosted its stake in shares of Microsoft by 83.5% during the 3rd quarter. Mirabella Financial Services LLP now owns 66,598 shares of the software giant’s stock valued at $34,427,000 after buying an additional 30,303 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Farmers National Bank grew its position in shares of Microsoft by 5.3% during the third quarter. Farmers National Bank now owns 50,678 shares of the software giant’s stock worth $26,249,000 after buying an additional 2,539 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 71.13% of the company’s stock.

Key Microsoft News

Here are the key news stories impacting Microsoft this week:

Positive Sentiment: Big enterprise partnership to scale Copilot/agentic AI: Microsoft announced multi-year deals with Cognizant and major services firms (Infosys, TCS, Wipro) to accelerate Copilot/GitHub Copilot and agentic AI adoption across large customers — a direct revenue pathway for Azure and Microsoft 365. Microsoft (MSFT) Stock: Why This New Partnership Could Supercharge AI Revenue Growth
Positive Sentiment: Selected for government AI initiative: Microsoft joined the U.S. “Genesis Mission” effort alongside other AI leaders — positioning MSFT for federal contracts and R&D collaborations that can deepen enterprise footholds and credibility. Microsoft, Google Among 24 Firms Joining US AI ‘Genesis Mission’
Positive Sentiment: Large country investment push: Microsoft pledged $17.5 billion for AI and cloud in India — a long-term capex/revenue growth signal into a high-growth market (supports Azure consumption and local cloud services). Microsoft (MSFT) pledges to invest $17.5 billion in AI and cloud computing in India
Positive Sentiment: Azure AI margins and analyst backing: Reports point to positive Azure AI margins and revenue likely topping estimates, and MSFT was named a top pick by Morgan Stanley — both support upside to near-term earnings expectations. Microsoft Azure AI margins are positive, revenue likely to top estimates: MS
Neutral Sentiment: Partner/backlash noise settles in Microsoft’s favor: LG’s public “respect consumer choice” comments as it backpedaled on Copilot integration gave MSFT a short-term lift (shows partner dynamics can move sentiment, not fundamentals). LG “Respects Consumer Choice”: Microsoft Stock (NASDAQ:MSFT) Notches Up as TV Maker Backpedals on Copilot
Neutral Sentiment: Investor interest signals: Public and political buying (e.g., noted congressional purchases, mentions in billionaire portfolios) are visible — useful for flows but not a proxy for fundamentals. Congressman Can’t Stop Buying Magnificent 7 Stocks: These Are His Latest Picks
Negative Sentiment: AI valuation and market jitters: Broader AI sell-off and “bubble” debates have pressured MSFT and peers; commentators note the stock has pulled back from highs, which can trigger short-term volatility and profit-taking. Microsoft Looks Like a “Table Pounder” After Dipping on AI Worries
Negative Sentiment: Competition and capital intensity concerns: Some analysts favor Alphabet over Microsoft and others flag rising capex for AI/data centers — these competitive and margin pressures are points to monitor. Why I Am Buying Alphabet Over Microsoft

Insider Buying and Selling

In related news, insider Bradford L. Smith sold 38,500 shares of Microsoft stock in a transaction dated Monday, November 3rd. The stock was sold at an average price of $518.64, for a total value of $19,967,640.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the insider directly owned 461,597 shares in the company, valued at approximately $239,402,668.08. This trade represents a 7.70% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through this link. Also, CEO Judson Althoff sold 12,750 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, December 2nd. The stock was sold at an average price of $491.52, for a total value of $6,266,880.00. Following the transaction, the chief executive officer directly owned 129,349 shares in the company, valued at approximately $63,577,620.48. This represents a 8.97% decrease in their position. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. Over the last quarter, insiders sold 54,100 shares of company stock worth $27,598,872. Insiders own 0.03% of the company’s stock.

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

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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).