Microsoft (MSFT) stock has been hit today on reports that leading hedge fund TCI has drastically reduced its position in the tech titan. That, it said, was down to fears that the stock is set to face stiff competition from AI innovators.
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It seems a good time then to look at who owns MSFT and what it could mean for investors. The company’s ownership structure provides valuable insight into both confidence and caution surrounding the stock.
Who Owns MSFT Stock?
According to TipRanks’ Ownership Tool, public companies and individual investors own 50.67% of Microsoft. They are followed by ETFs, mutual funds, other institutional investors and insiders at 22.14%, 21.70%, 5.45% and 0.03% respectively.
A significant share of MSFT is held by public and individual investors, reflecting broad market interest and confidence in the company. However, this can make the stock more sensitive to market sentiment, news, and short-term price swings. Meanwhile, insider ownership at 0.03% is low, which may suggest management has limited direct ownership.
Top ETF Holders
As seen above, the biggest exposure to MSFT stock is via Vanguard ETFs. When it comes to Mutual Fund holders again Vanguard dominates – with Vanguard Index Funds and Vanguard World Fund in first and third position respectively. Second is the Fidelity Concord Street Trust.
Is MSFT a Good Stock to Buy Now?
On TipRanks, MSFT has a Strong Buy consensus based on 33 Buy and 2 Hold ratings. Its highest price target is $680. MSFT stock’s consensus price target is $559.98, implying a 34.53% upside.
