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Microsoft (MSFT) Ownership - Who Owns Microsoft?

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Microsoft (MSFT) Ownership Overview

0.03%21.36%16.39%22.03%40.19%
16.39% Other Institutional Investors
22.03% ETFs
40.19% Public Companies and Individual Investors
The ownership structure of Microsoft (MSFT) stock is a mix of institutional, retail, and individual investors. Approximately 59.78% of the company’s stock is owned by Institutional Investors, 0.03% is owned by Insiders, and 40.19% is owned by Public Companies and Individual Investors.
The ownership structure of Microsoft (MSFT) stock is a mix of institutional, retail, and individual investors. Approximately 37.75% of the company’s stock is owned by Institutional Investors, 0.03% is owned by Insiders, and 22.03% is owned by Public Companies and Individual Investors.

Recent Insider Trading Activity

Date
Name
Activity
Value
May 18, 2026
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$555141
Mar 09, 2026
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$5045286
Feb 18, 2026
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$1986750
Dec 12, 2025
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$1684461

Recent Hedge Fund Trading Activity

Date
Firm
Activity
Value
Mar 31, 2024
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$282070
Mar 31, 2024
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$285771
Mar 31, 2024
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$4427209139
Mar 31, 2024
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$566406001

Top Shareholders

Holder
# of Shares
Type
% Holding
Value
621,250,964Institution8.36%279,712,034,031
511,334,674Institution6.88%230,223,323,622
341,734,306Institution4.60%153,862,453,933
264,002,535Institution3.55%118,864,501,358
131,770,152Institution1.77%59,328,193,236
122,612,564Institution1.65%55,205,080,815
54,580,429Institution0.73%24,574,292,353
52,302,541Institution0.70%23,548,696,060
45,444,165Institution0.61%20,460,780,850
38,747,559Institution0.52%17,445,700,964

Top Mutual Fund Holders

Holder
# of Shares
Type
% Holding
Value
511,334,674Institution6.88%230,223,323,622
131,770,152Institution1.77%59,328,193,236
54,580,429Institution0.73%24,574,292,353
45,444,165Institution0.61%20,460,780,850
33,690,788Institution0.45%15,168,940,389
31,600,830Institution0.43%14,227,957,699
27,123,617Institution0.37%12,212,137,318
25,344,435Institution0.34%11,411,078,414
24,526,281Institution0.33%11,042,712,757
22,889,564Institution0.31%10,305,797,295

Top ETF Holders

Holder
# of Shares
Type
% Holding
Value
235,877,602Institution3.18%87,314,811,932
192,544,128Institution2.59%78,515,644,516
96,272,761Institution1.30%39,257,143,753
89,340,653Institution1.20%38,147,565,424
89,075,157Institution1.20%38,614,080,560
78,080,552Institution1.05%28,903,077,934
58,035,166Institution0.78%24,780,435,530
33,541,703Institution0.45%12,416,132,200
26,410,703Institution0.36%10,769,492,362
23,530,233Institution0.32%10,047,174,189

FAQ

Who Owns Microsoft (MSFT)?
According to the latest TipRanks data, approximately 16.39% of the company's stock is held by institutional investors, 0.03% is held by insiders, and 40.19% is held by retail investors.
    What percentage of Microsoft (MSFT) stock is held by institutional investors?
    According to the latest TipRanks data, approximately 16.39% of Microsoft (MSFT) stock is held by institutional investors.
      What percentage of Microsoft (MSFT) stock is held by retail investors?
      According to the latest TipRanks data, approximately 40.19% of Microsoft (MSFT) stock is held by retail investors.
        Who owns the most shares of Microsoft (MSFT)?
        Vanguard owns the most shares of Microsoft (MSFT).
          What is the significance of the ownership structure for a publicly traded company?
          The ownership structure can impact the company's decision making, as large institutional investors may exert influence on the company's management and can also affect the company's stock price with their buying and selling patterns.