Sen. John Fetterman Purchases Shares of Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT)

Senator John Fetterman (Democratic-Pennsylvania) recently bought shares of Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT). In a filing disclosed on April 03rd, the Senator disclosed that they had bought between $1,001 and $15,000 in Microsoft stock on March 30th.

Senator John Fetterman also recently made the following trade(s):

• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Micron Technology (NASDAQ:MU) on 3/30/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOG) on 3/30/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Amazon.com (NASDAQ:AMZN) on 3/30/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Erie Indemnity (NASDAQ:ERIE) on 3/30/2026.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of AT&T (NYSE:T) on 3/27/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) on 3/27/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Erie Indemnity (NASDAQ:ERIE) on 3/27/2026.

Microsoft Trading Down 0.2%

NASDAQ MSFT opened at $372.88 on Tuesday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.09, a quick ratio of 1.38 and a current ratio of 1.39. The company has a market capitalization of $2.77 trillion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 23.32, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.42 and a beta of 1.11. The company’s 50-day simple moving average is $398.81 and its two-hundred day simple moving average is $461.32. Microsoft Corporation has a one year low of $344.79 and a one year high of $555.45.

Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) last posted its earnings results on Wednesday, January 28th. The software giant reported $4.14 EPS for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $3.86 by $0.28. Microsoft had a net margin of 39.04% and a return on equity of 32.34%. The business had revenue of $81.27 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $80.28 billion. During the same quarter last year, the firm posted $3.23 EPS. The company’s revenue for the quarter was up 16.7% on a year-over-year basis. Equities analysts forecast that Microsoft Corporation will post 13.08 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Microsoft Announces Dividend

The firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, June 11th. Shareholders of record on Thursday, May 21st will be given a dividend of $0.91 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, May 21st. This represents a $3.64 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 1.0%. Microsoft’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is 22.76%.

Trending Headlines about Microsoft

Here are the key news stories impacting Microsoft this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Goldman Sachs says Microsoft’s recent underperformance among the “Mag 7” is likely to reverse, arguing valuation and positioning set the stock up for a rebound which supports longer‑term upside. Microsoft is the worst performing Mag 7 stock this year. Goldman believes that’s about to change
• Positive Sentiment: Goldman‑coverage and other sell‑side support remain, with analysts (e.g., Gabriela Borges at Goldman per TipRanks) reiterating Buy ratings and arguing near‑term AI capex is offset by long‑term cloud/AI revenue upside. Balancing Near-Term AI Capex Concerns With Long-Term Cloud Upside: Why Microsoft Remains a Buy
• Positive Sentiment: Market screens continue to include MSFT in “best‑buy” lists after recent pullbacks (Benchmark initiated coverage and inclusion in top S&P 500 buy lists), reinforcing institutional interest on dips. Microsoft (MSFT): 15 Best S&P 500 Stocks to Buy Right Now
• Neutral Sentiment: Microsoft signed a large BECCS carbon‑removal offtake in Canada and is under shareholder pressure over water/power use at data centers — positive for ESG signaling but highlights execution and cost considerations for the AI/data‑center buildout. Microsoft’s Carbon Deal Tests How AI Growth Meets Environmental Demands
• Neutral Sentiment: Product and platform progress continues (Microsoft Fabric and partner designations for AI distribution), which supports the long‑term cloud/AI revenue thesis but may take quarters to fully monetize. Microsoft Fabric: Redefining Enterprise Analytics and AI Integration
• Negative Sentiment: Safety and product‑risk headlines: Copilot terms‑of‑service language and third‑party research on AI agent vulnerabilities have prompted scrutiny and short‑term selling, as investors worry about liability, trust and regulatory friction. Microsoft says Copilot isn’t just ‘for entertainment purposes’ after its terms of service language goes viral
• Negative Sentiment: Analyses flag a growing “narrative vs. near‑term proof” gap — a study of 84 earnings calls argues Nadella’s AI messaging may be ahead of measurable financial evidence, raising skepticism about how quickly AI translates to margins. Microsoft’s 84 Earnings Calls Reveal AI Reality Check As Nadella’s Words Outpace Results
• Negative Sentiment: Geopolitical risk: Iran’s threats against major regional AI projects that list Microsoft as a backer (Stargate) increase headline volatility and raise tangible security/data‑center risk premiums. Iran’s IRGC Targets $30 Billion Stargate Project Backed by OpenAI, Microsoft, and Nvidia

Insider Buying and Selling at Microsoft

In other Microsoft news, Director John W. Stanton bought 5,000 shares of the stock in a transaction on Wednesday, February 18th. The shares were bought at an average price of $397.35 per share, with a total value of $1,986,750.00. Following the purchase, the director directly owned 83,905 shares in the company, valued at $33,339,651.75. This trade represents a 6.34% increase in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is available through this hyperlink. Also, EVP Kathleen T. Hogan sold 12,321 shares of Microsoft stock in a transaction on Friday, March 6th. The stock was sold at an average price of $409.52, for a total transaction of $5,045,695.92. Following the sale, the executive vice president directly owned 137,933 shares in the company, valued at approximately $56,486,322.16. This trade represents a 8.20% decrease in their position. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. 0.03% of the stock is currently owned by insiders.

Analyst Ratings Changes

A number of analysts have recently weighed in on MSFT shares. Phillip Securities upgraded shares of Microsoft from a “moderate buy” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a report on Sunday, February 1st. Morgan Stanley reiterated an “overweight” rating on shares of Microsoft in a research note on Thursday, January 29th. Rothschild & Co Redburn set a $450.00 target price on shares of Microsoft in a research note on Wednesday, January 21st. Barclays reiterated an “overweight” rating on shares of Microsoft in a research note on Monday, March 9th. Finally, New Street Research lifted their target price on shares of Microsoft from $670.00 to $675.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research note on Tuesday, March 31st. Two research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, thirty-eight have given a Buy rating and five have given a Hold rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat, Microsoft currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $588.97.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Microsoft

Several institutional investors have recently made changes to their positions in the company. J. Derek Lewis & Associates Inc. purchased a new stake in Microsoft in the 4th quarter worth $7,883,000. Purpose Unlimited Inc. purchased a new stake in Microsoft in the 4th quarter worth $32,815,000. Carter Financial LLC purchased a new stake in Microsoft in the 4th quarter worth $307,000. Cornerstone Planning LLC purchased a new stake in Microsoft in the 4th quarter worth $6,474,000. Finally, AMG Asset Management Group Inc. purchased a new stake in Microsoft in the 4th quarter worth $1,701,000. 71.13% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

About Senator Fetterman

John Fetterman (Democratic Party) is a member of the U.S. Senate from Pennsylvania. He assumed office on January 3, 2023. His current term ends on January 3, 2029.

Fetterman (Democratic Party) ran for election to the U.S. Senate to represent Pennsylvania. He won in the general election on November 8, 2022.

In his role as lieutenant governor, Fetterman served as president of the Senate. He ran on a joint ticket with the gubernatorial nominee, Tom Wolf (D).

Fetterman was a 2016 Democratic candidate who sought election to the U.S. Senate from Pennsylvania. He was defeated by Katie McGinty in the Democratic primary. He served as mayor of Braddock, Pennsylvania, from 2005 to 2019; he won his first term by one vote.

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).