Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) Shareholders & Insider Trades
Microsoft shareholders at a glance
The largest holder of Microsoft stock is Vanguard Capital Management LLC, with 485.2 million shares (6.53% of the company), worth about $246.00 billion as of September 25, 2026. The 10 largest holders together own 30.9%.
In Q2 2026, 6,646 institutional holdings reports listed shares worth $2.07 trillion.
Insiders reported 92 transactions in the last two years: 27 sales worth $271.74 million and 2 purchases. The newest one on file is from September 14, 2026 (Hood Amy E, Chief Financial Officer).
Major holders as of September 25, 2026; quarterly totals from institutional holdings reports (latest Q2 2026); insider transactions on file through September 14, 2026.
Microsoft Corporation
Shareholders Summary
2026Q2
Ownership by Type
Geographic Distribution
Largest Microsoft shareholders
| Holder | Shares | % of company | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Capital Management LLC | 485.2 million | 6.53% | $246.0B |
| BlackRock Advisors LLC | 452.7 million | 6.10% | $230.0B |
| State Street Corporation | 315.7 million | 4.25% | $160.0B |
| Geode Capital Management LLC | 189.6 million | 2.55% | $96.2B |
| Fidelity Management & Research Co. LLC | 185.5 million | 2.50% | $94.1B |
| Vanguard Portfolio Management LLC | 168.4 million | 2.27% | $85.4B |
| JPMorgan Investment Management, Inc. | 135.2 million | 1.82% | $68.6B |
| BlackRock Life Ltd. | 131.8 million | 1.77% | $66.8B |
| Eaton Vance Management | 127.7 million | 1.72% | $64.8B |
| Bill Gates1.387 % | 103.0 million | 1.39% | $52.2B |
As of September 25, 2026.
Microsoft institutional holdings by quarter
| Quarter | Reports | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2026 | 6,646 | – | $2.1T |
| Q1 2026 | 6,562 | 5.39 billion | $2.0T |
| Q4 2025 | 6,612 | 5.57 billion | $2.7T |
| Q3 2025 | 6,170 | 6.30 billion | $2.9T |
| Q2 2025 | 6,116 | 6.23 billion | $2.7T |
| Q1 2025 | 6,040 | 5.40 billion | $2.0T |
| Q4 2024 | 6,149 | 5.38 billion | $2.3T |
| Q3 2024 | 5,554 | 5.48 billion | $2.4T |
Shares and value held by institutions that file quarterly holdings reports (options not included).
Microsoft insider trades
| Insider | Date | Title | Transaction | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hood Amy E | Sep 14, 2026 | Chief Financial Officer | Sale at price 495.97 - 500.78 per share. | $20.8M |
| Smith Bradford Lee | Sep 9, 2026 | Officer | Stock Gift at price 0.00 per share. | – |
| Scharf Charles W | Sep 4, 2026 | Director | Stock Award(Grant) at price 0.00 per share. | – |
| List-Stoll Teri L. | Sep 4, 2026 | Director | Stock Award(Grant) at price 0.00 per share. | – |
| Stanton John W. | Sep 4, 2026 | Director | Stock Award(Grant) at price 0.00 per share. | – |
| Nadella Satya | Sep 1, 2026 | Chief Executive Officer | Sale at price 498.24 - 505.20 per share. | $43.4M |
| Althoff Judson | Aug 31, 2026 | Officer | Stock Award(Grant) at price 0.00 per share. | – |
| Numoto Takeshi | Aug 31, 2026 | Officer | Stock Award(Grant) at price 0.00 per share. | – |
| Jolla Alice L | Aug 31, 2026 | Officer | Stock Award(Grant) at price 0.00 per share. | – |
| Hood Amy E | Aug 31, 2026 | Chief Financial Officer | Stock Award(Grant) at price 0.00 per share. | – |
| Smith Bradford Lee | Aug 31, 2026 | President | Stock Award(Grant) at price 0.00 per share. | – |
| Nadella Satya | Aug 31, 2026 | Chief Executive Officer | Stock Award(Grant) at price 0.00 per share. | – |
Newest 12 of 92 insider transactions in the last two years.
Questions and answers
Who owns the most Microsoft stock?
Vanguard Capital Management LLC, with 6.53% of the company (as of September 25, 2026). Next: BlackRock Advisors LLC (6.10%) and State Street Corporation (4.25%).
How many institutions own Microsoft stock?
6,646 institutional holdings reports listed Microsoft shares in Q2 2026 worth $2.07 trillion.
Are Microsoft insiders buying or selling the stock?
In the last two years insiders reported 27 sales and 2 purchases (92 transactions in all); the newest on file is from September 14, 2026.
