Microsoft (MSFT) is set to report its fiscal third-quarter results on April 29. So far this year, the stock is down about 14%, pressured by heavy AI infrastructure spending, rising competition, and broader macro uncertainty. For Q3, analysts expect earnings per share (EPS) of $4.06 on revenue of $81.3 billion, up from $3.46 per share on $70.1 billion in the same period last year. In this article, we take a closer look at Microsoft’s ownership structure and what it may signal for investors.
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For context, Microsoft develops software, cloud services, and AI solutions, including Windows, Office, Azure, and AI tools like Copilot, serving businesses and consumers worldwide.
Who Owns Microsoft Stock?
According to TipRanks’ Ownership Tool, public companies and individual investors own 55.26% of Microsoft. They are followed by mutual funds (21.78%), ETFs (22.14%), other institutional investors (0.78%), and insiders (0.03%).
A significant share of MSFT stock is held by public and institutional investors, reflecting broad market interest and confidence in the company. Meanwhile, low insider ownership is common for large, mature tech companies.
Breaking Down Microsoft’s Ownership Structure
Looking closely at the top shareholders, Vanguard owns the highest stake in Microsoft at 8.31%, followed by Vanguard Index Funds with a 6.83% holding.
On the ETF side, the Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF (VTI) owns approximately 3.18% of MSFT, while the Vanguard S&P 500 (VOO) holds around 2.55%.
Moving to mutual funds, Vanguard Index Funds holds about 6.83% of Microsoft. Meanwhile, Fidelity Concord Street Trust owns 1.76% of the company.
Is Microsoft a Good Stock to Buy Now?
According to TipRanks, MSFT stock has received a Strong Buy consensus rating, with 34 Buys and two Holds assigned in the last three months. The average Microsoft stock price target is $573.99, suggesting a potential upside of 36.05% from the current level.
