Representative Lisa C. McClain (R-Michigan) recently sold shares of Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT). In a filing disclosed on November 21st, the Representative disclosed that they had sold between $15,001 and $50,000 in Microsoft stock on October 31st. The trade occurred in the Representative’s “CHARLES SCHWAB 401K > SCHWAB 893” account.
Representative Lisa C. McClain also recently made the following trade(s):
- Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Ciena (NYSE:CIEN) on 10/31/2025.
- Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Alibaba Group (NYSE:BABA) on 10/31/2025.
- Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Coherent (NYSE:COHR) on 10/31/2025.
- Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Clorox (NYSE:CLX) on 10/31/2025.
- Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Northern Trust (NASDAQ:NTRS) on 10/31/2025.
- Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Honda Motor (NYSE:HMC) on 10/31/2025.
- Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Home BancShares (NYSE:HOMB) on 10/31/2025.
- Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Five Below (NASDAQ:FIVE) on 10/31/2025.
- Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Pure Storage (NYSE:PSTG) on 10/31/2025.
- Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of BHP Group (NYSE:BHP) on 10/31/2025.
Microsoft Price Performance
Shares of NASDAQ:MSFT traded up $8.51 during trading on Wednesday, reaching $485.50. The stock had a trading volume of 25,694,247 shares, compared to its average volume of 22,191,707. Microsoft Corporation has a 1-year low of $344.79 and a 1-year high of $555.45. The stock has a market cap of $3.61 trillion, a PE ratio of 34.53, a PEG ratio of 2.36 and a beta of 1.02. The business has a fifty day moving average price of $510.92 and a 200-day moving average price of $499.71. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.12, a quick ratio of 1.35 and a current ratio of 1.35.
Microsoft Increases Dividend
The business also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, December 11th. Investors of record on Thursday, November 20th will be paid a $0.91 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, November 20th. This represents a $3.64 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 0.7%. This is an increase from Microsoft’s previous quarterly dividend of $0.83. Microsoft’s dividend payout ratio is 25.89%.
Analyst Ratings Changes
Several equities analysts recently commented on MSFT shares. JPMorgan Chase & Co. reissued a “buy” rating on shares of Microsoft in a report on Wednesday, November 19th. Raymond James Financial reduced their price target on Microsoft from $630.00 to $600.00 and set an “outperform” rating for the company in a report on Thursday, October 30th. Wells Fargo & Company upped their target price on shares of Microsoft from $675.00 to $700.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research report on Thursday, October 30th. Oppenheimer reiterated an “outperform” rating on shares of Microsoft in a research report on Thursday, October 30th. Finally, Guggenheim set a $675.00 price target on shares of Microsoft in a report on Wednesday, November 19th. 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 stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the company presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $634.33.
Insider Transactions at Microsoft
In related news, CEO Satya Nadella sold 149,205 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, September 3rd. The stock was sold at an average price of $504.78, for a total value of $75,315,699.90. Following the completion of the sale, the chief executive officer directly owned 790,852 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $399,206,272.56. The trade was a 15.87% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through this link. Also, insider Bradford L. Smith sold 38,500 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on 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 transaction, the insider owned 461,597 shares in the company, valued at $239,402,668.08. This trade represents a 7.70% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Corporate insiders own 0.03% of the company’s stock.
Institutional Inflows and Outflows
Several institutional investors and hedge funds have recently made changes to their positions in the company. Vermillion & White Wealth Management Group LLC increased its holdings in Microsoft by 6.1% during the 3rd quarter. Vermillion & White Wealth Management Group LLC now owns 3,584 shares of the software giant’s stock worth $1,857,000 after purchasing an additional 205 shares during the last quarter. KERR FINANCIAL PLANNING Corp bought a new stake in shares of Microsoft in the third quarter worth $1,131,000. Alexander Labrunerie & CO. Inc. boosted its stake in Microsoft by 0.6% during the 3rd quarter. Alexander Labrunerie & CO. Inc. now owns 20,053 shares of the software giant’s stock valued at $10,386,000 after acquiring an additional 123 shares during the last quarter. LWM Advisory Services LLC boosted its stake in Microsoft by 0.7% during the 3rd quarter. LWM Advisory Services LLC now owns 9,103 shares of the software giant’s stock valued at $4,728,000 after acquiring an additional 67 shares during the last quarter. Finally, ARQ Wealth Advisors LLC grew its holdings in Microsoft by 20.6% during the 3rd quarter. ARQ Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 7,550 shares of the software giant’s stock worth $3,911,000 after acquiring an additional 1,290 shares in the last quarter. 71.13% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.
About Representative McClain
Lisa McClain (Republican Party) is a member of the U.S. House, representing Michigan’s 9th Congressional District. She assumed office on January 3, 2023. Her current term ends on January 3, 2027.
McClain (Republican Party) is running for re-election to the U.S. House to represent Michigan’s 9th Congressional District. She declared candidacy for the 2026 election.
Lisa McClain lives in Romeo, Michigan. McClain earned a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Northwood University. Her career experience includes founding and working as the president of North End Support Team.
Microsoft Company Profile
Microsoft Corporation develops and supports software, services, devices and solutions worldwide. The Productivity and Business Processes segment offers office, exchange, SharePoint, Microsoft Teams, office 365 Security and Compliance, Microsoft viva, and Microsoft 365 copilot; and office consumer services, such as Microsoft 365 consumer subscriptions, Office licensed on-premises, and other office services.
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