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

Representative Gilbert Ray Cisneros, Jr. (Democratic-California) recently bought shares of Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT). In a filing disclosed on April 07th, the Representative disclosed that they had bought between $15,001 and $50,000 in Microsoft stock on March 13th. 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 MACOM Technology Solutions (NASDAQ:MTSI) on 3/27/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of StandardAero (NYSE:SARO) on 3/27/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of FirstService (NASDAQ:FSV) on 3/27/2026.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Charles Schwab (NYSE:SCHW) on 3/27/2026.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Advanced Energy Industries (NASDAQ:AEIS) on 3/27/2026.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Flex (NASDAQ:FLEX) on 3/27/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of LPL Financial (NASDAQ:LPLA) on 3/27/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of DoorDash (NASDAQ:DASH) on 3/27/2026.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Viavi Solutions (NASDAQ:VIAV) on 3/27/2026.
• Purchased $15,001 – $50,000 in shares of Fabrinet (NYSE:FN) on 3/27/2026.

Microsoft Trading Down 1.7%

Shares of Microsoft stock traded down $6.48 during mid-day trading on Thursday, hitting $367.85. The stock had a trading volume of 8,598,972 shares, compared to its average volume of 35,231,762. The firm has a 50-day moving average of $394.50 and a two-hundred day moving average of $459.69. Microsoft Corporation has a 12-month low of $355.67 and a 12-month high of $555.45. The company has a quick ratio of 1.38, a current ratio of 1.39 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.09. The firm has a market cap of $2.73 trillion, a P/E ratio of 23.01, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.42 and a beta of 1.11.

Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, January 28th. The software giant reported $4.14 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate 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 during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $80.28 billion. During the same quarter in the prior year, the company posted $3.23 EPS. The business’s revenue for the quarter was up 16.7% on a year-over-year basis. Sell-side analysts forecast that Microsoft Corporation will post 13.08 earnings per share for the current year.

Microsoft Dividend Announcement

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

Analysts Set New Price Targets

Several analysts have recently weighed in on the stock. Wolfe Research dropped their price target on shares of Microsoft from $625.00 to $530.00 and set an “outperform” rating for the company in a research note on Thursday, January 29th. Bank of America assumed coverage on shares of Microsoft in a research note on Tuesday, March 24th. They issued a “buy” rating and a $500.00 price target for the company. JPMorgan Chase & Co. dropped their price target on shares of Microsoft from $575.00 to $550.00 and set an “overweight” rating for the company in a research note on Thursday, January 29th. Robert W. Baird set a $540.00 price target on shares of Microsoft and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a research note on Thursday, January 29th. Finally, William Blair reissued an “outperform” rating on shares of Microsoft in a research note on Monday, March 9th. Two equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, thirty-eight have assigned a Buy rating and five have assigned a Hold rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, Microsoft presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $588.97.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Microsoft

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

Insider Buying and Selling

In other Microsoft news, Director John W. Stanton bought 5,000 shares of Microsoft stock in a transaction on Wednesday, February 18th. The shares were bought at an average cost of $397.35 per share, for a total transaction of $1,986,750.00. Following the acquisition, the director directly owned 83,905 shares in the company, valued at $33,339,651.75. This represents a 6.34% increase in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which can be accessed through the SEC website. Also, EVP Kathleen T. Hogan sold 12,321 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred 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 owned 137,933 shares in the company, valued at approximately $56,486,322.16. This trade represents a 8.20% decrease in their ownership of the stock. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. 0.03% of the stock is owned by corporate insiders.

Trending Headlines about Microsoft

Here are the key news stories impacting Microsoft this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Wall Street analysts still see large upside — consensus price targets remain well above the market price, and several outlets highlight double‑digit (and higher) upside after the selloff, supporting buyer interest. Wall Street Sees 58% Upside in Microsoft After Selloff
• Positive Sentiment: Enterprise AI product momentum and partner ecosystem expansion — Microsoft’s Agent 365 launch partners and integrations (plus third‑party connectors tying Copilot into enterprise workflows) underpin revenue optionality from AI platform adoption. These tie‑ups support the view that Microsoft can monetize enterprise AI beyond pure capex headlines. Reply Selected by Microsoft as Launch Partner for Agent 365
• Neutral Sentiment: Upcoming earnings date set for April 29 — investors are positioned ahead of the quarterly report, which could re‑accelerate moves in either direction depending on Azure trends, Copilot metrics and capex commentary. Microsoft announces quarterly earnings release date
• Neutral Sentiment: Technical and options flows show bullish positioning — some option activity and technical commentary point to expectations of higher prices, which can amplify short‑covering rallies even when fundamentals are debated. Option Activity In Microsoft Points To Higher Prices
• Negative Sentiment: Investor worries over AI infrastructure capex and Copilot monetization persist — multiple reports cite large near‑term data‑center spending, uncertain Copilot uptake versus lofty expectations, and a resulting valuation reset that pressured the stock earlier this year. 2 reasons why Microsoft stock has been shredded
• Negative Sentiment: Executive departures add sentiment risk — the retirement of long‑time developer tools head Julia Liuson and other senior exits have raised questions about leadership continuity in key product areas. Microsoft developer tools executive Julia Liuson is retiring
• Negative Sentiment: Geopolitical and security noise — reports linking Microsoft products to nation‑state cyber operations and related market headlines (e.g., Iran‑related attack narratives) are creating periodic sell pressure on mega‑cap tech names, including MSFT. Microsoft Stock Slips as Iran Uses it to Attack Israel

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

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).