Matthew Robert Van Epps (R) Sells Shares of Microsoft

On June 16, 2026, Matthew Robert Van Epps, a member of the U.S. House, sold shares of Microsoft Corporation (NasdaqGS: MSFT) valued between $1,001 and $15,000. This transaction was reported on June 17, 2026, and is part of the periodic disclosures required by the STOCK Act.

Other Institutional Activity in Microsoft

Several major funds have adjusted their positions in Microsoft recently. BlackRock, Inc. trimmed its holdings by 8,568,924 shares, now owning 593.3 million shares valued at approximately $219.6 billion. Vanguard Capital Management LLC significantly increased its stake, adding 482.6 million shares, bringing its total to the same number of shares, worth around $178.6 billion. State Street Corp added 557,681 shares, reaching a total of 306.7 million shares valued at $113.5 billion. Meanwhile, FMR LLC reduced its holdings by 10,737,378 shares, now holding 190.2 million shares valued at about $70.4 billion. Geode Capital Management, LLC boosted its stake by 5,883,518 shares, totaling 188.5 million shares worth $69.6 billion.

Microsoft Corporation Stock Down 24.7%

Shares of Microsoft Corporation (NasdaqGS: MSFT) traded near $393.83. The company has a market cap of approximately $2.93 trillion and a P/E ratio of 23.47. Its forward P/E is 20.36, and it has a beta of 1.103, suggesting slightly more volatility than the market. Over the past 52 weeks, the stock has ranged from $356.28 to $555.45. The 50-day moving average is $412.74, while the 200-day moving average stands at $452.62.

Recent Earnings

Microsoft reported revenue of $318.3 billion, marking a growth of 18.3%. The company's net margin stands at 39.34%, with a return on equity of 34.01%. Earnings per share (EPS) is $16.78. Microsoft is scheduled to release its next earnings report on July 29, 2026.

Dividend

Microsoft offers an annual dividend rate of $3.64, yielding 0.92%. The dividend payout ratio is 20.73%, indicating the portion of earnings paid out as dividends.

Insider Buying and Selling at Microsoft Corporation

Recent insider activity at Microsoft includes several transactions. On June 15, 2026, Chief Accounting Officer Jolla Alice bought 5,004 shares, while EVP and Chief Human Resources Officer Amy Coleman sold 36 shares at an average price of $390.74. Earlier, on June 11, 2026, Teri List, John Rainey, Mark Mason, and Reid Hoffman each acquired small amounts of shares.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

On June 1, 2026, Wells Fargo maintained a 'buy' rating on Microsoft with a price target of $650. The same day, Citizens initiated coverage with a 'buy' rating and a $550 target. Other firms like Tigress Financial and Bernstein also maintained 'buy' ratings with targets of $680 and $646, respectively. The analyst consensus is a 'strong buy', with an average target price of $561.39.

About Microsoft Corporation

Microsoft Corporation is a global technology company based in Redmond, Washington. It develops and supports a wide range of software, services, and devices. The company is well-known for its Microsoft Office Suite, Windows operating system, and Azure cloud services. Under the leadership of CEO Satya Nadella, Microsoft employs about 228,000 people worldwide. It operates in various segments including Productivity and Business Processes, Intelligent Cloud, and More Personal Computing.

Bottom Line

Matthew Robert Van Epps' sale of Microsoft shares is part of routine financial disclosures by members of Congress. Microsoft remains a significant player in the technology sector, with steady institutional interest and strong analyst support. Remember, 13F filings and political disclosures reflect past actions and may not indicate current positions.