Senator Tommy Tuberville Sells Microsoft Shares

Senator Tommy Tuberville, a Republican from Alabama, has recently sold shares of Microsoft Co. (NASDAQ: MSFT). In a filing made public on February 14th, Tuberville reported that he sold between $15,001 and $50,000 of Microsoft stock on January 10th.

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In addition to his Microsoft shares, Senator Tuberville has executed several other trades recently:

• Sold between $15,001 - $50,000 in shares of Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) on January 10, 2025.
• Sold between $15,001 - $50,000 in shares of Diageo (NYSE: DEO) on January 10, 2025.
• Sold between $15,001 - $50,000 in shares of Tractor Supply (NASDAQ: TSCO) on January 10, 2025.
• Sold between $15,001 - $50,000 in shares of Texas Instruments (NASDAQ: TXN) on January 10, 2025.
• Sold between $1,001 - $15,000 in shares of Carrier Global (NYSE: CARR) on January 10, 2025.

Microsoft Shares Update

On a recent trading day, Microsoft shares declined by 0.5%, closing at $408.43. Approximately 22,671,838 shares were traded, in line with its average trading volume of 22,704,654. The company has a current ratio of 1.35, a quick ratio of 1.34, and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.13. Microsoft has a market capitalization of $3.04 trillion, a P/E ratio of 32.88, and a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 2.21. The stock's 50-day moving average price is $428.76, while its 200-day moving average price is $422.94. Over the past year, Microsoft's stock has reached a low of $385.58 and a high of $468.35.

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Quarterly Earnings Report

Microsoft recently released its quarterly earnings report on January 29th, showing earnings of $3.23 per share (EPS), surpassing the anticipated $3.15 by $0.08. The company posted a net margin of 35.43% and a return on equity of 33.36%. Compared to the same quarter last year, when it earned $2.93 EPS, this is a positive growth indicator. Analysts expect Microsoft to achieve an EPS of 13.07 for the current year.

Dividend Announcement

The tech giant has also announced a quarterly dividend, set to be paid on March 13th. Shareholders on record as of February 20th will receive a dividend of $0.83 per share, translating to an annual dividend of $3.32 and a yield of 0.81%. The ex-dividend date is February 20th, and Microsoft's dividend payout ratio stands at 26.73%.

Insider Trading Trends

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In related insider trading news, executive vice president Judson Althoff sold 25,000 shares on November 22nd at an average price of $417.00, totaling $10,425,000. Following this transaction, Althoff now holds 117,294 shares, valued at about $48,911,598, representing a 17.57% reduction in his ownership. Additionally, CMO Takeshi Numoto sold 1,000 shares for $414.72 each for a total of $414,720. Numoto now owns 57,511 shares, valued at $23,850,961.92, also indicating a decrease in ownership by 1.71%. Recent insider sales have amounted to 34,000 shares totaling $14,333,540 over the last ninety days, with insiders currently owning 0.03% of the stock.

Institutional Interest in Microsoft

Recently, several institutional investors have adjusted their stakes in Microsoft. Vanguard Group Inc. increased its shareholding by 1.5% during the fourth quarter, owning 684,071,705 shares totaling $288,336,224,000 after acquiring an additional 10,431,988 shares. Similarly, Geode Capital Management LLC raised its position by 1.9%, now holding 168,128,024 shares valued at $70,720,874,000 after an increase of 3,103,212 shares. Norges Bank has invested approximately $44,343,058,000 in Microsoft, while Northern Trust Corp raised its holdings by 16.1%, now possessing 83,787,746 shares worth $35,316,535,000. UBS Asset Management increased its stake by 4.1% during the third quarter, owning 54,590,791 shares valued at $23,490,417,000. Currently, institutional investors own 71.13% of Microsoft's stock.

Analyst Ratings and Growth Forecasts

Microsoft has received numerous analyst ratings. Loop Capital recently raised its price target from $500.00 to $550.00, classifying the stock as a "buy." In contrast, Sanford C. Bernstein lowered its target from $501.00 to $500.00 with an "outperform" rating. BMO Capital Markets also decreased its target from $500.00 to $495.00, while TD Cowen revised it down from $495.00 to $475.00 but maintained a "buy" rating. Mizuho adjusted its price target from $510.00 to $500.00, still rating the stock as "outperform." Currently, three analysts recommended holding the stock, while twenty-seven analysts suggested buying it. Data from MarketBeat indicates a consensus target price of $510.96, categorizing the overall rating as a "Moderate Buy."

About Senator Tommy Tuberville

Tommy Tuberville, known as "Coach," is a U.S. Senate member from Alabama, having started his term on January 3, 2021. He will serve until January 3, 2027. Tuberville won his Senate seat in the November 3, 2020 general election. Before entering politics, he was a college football coach for many teams, including Auburn University and the University of Cincinnati. Originally from Camden, Arkansas, Tuberville now resides in Auburn, Alabama, and has experience working with ESPN as a studio analyst.

Company Profile: Microsoft

Microsoft Corporation develops and supports software, services, devices, and solutions globally. Its Productivity and Business Processes segment includes products like Microsoft Teams, Office 365, and other related services.

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