Representative Cleo Fields (D-Louisiana) recently disclosed a significant stock purchase involving Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT). According to a filing made on August 6, 2025, Fields acquired shares valued between $15,001 and $50,000 on July 16, 2025. The transaction was executed through his “MORGAN STANLEY – E*TRADE #2” account.
Fields’ recent trading activity also includes investments in several other prominent technology companies. On July 30, 2025, he purchased shares of Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ:AMD) for an amount between $15,001 and $50,000. On the same day, he invested between $100,001 and $250,000 in Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOG) and Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL). Additionally, Fields bought shares of Broadcom (NASDAQ:AVGO) and McDonald’s (NYSE:MCD) in similar price ranges. Notably, he also acquired between $50,001 and $100,000 in Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:META) and made a substantial investment of $250,001 to $500,000 in NVIDIA (NASDAQ:NVDA) on July 29, 2025.
The stock of Microsoft opened at $520.84 on Friday, marking a decline of 0.8% from previous sessions. Over the past year, Microsoft shares have fluctuated between a low of $344.79 and a high of $555.45. The company’s current market capitalization stands at approximately $3.87 trillion, with a price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 38.18 and a beta of 1.06.
Microsoft’s Recent Earnings and Dividends
Microsoft recently reported its quarterly earnings, announcing an earnings per share (EPS) of $3.65 for the quarter ending on July 30, 2025. This figure surpassed the consensus estimate of $3.35 by $0.30. The software giant’s revenue reached $76.44 billion, exceeding analyst expectations of $73.79 billion, and marking an 18.1% increase compared to the previous year.
In addition to its strong earnings, Microsoft declared a quarterly dividend of $0.83 per share, set to be distributed on September 11, 2025. Shareholders who are on record by August 21, 2025 will be eligible for this dividend, translating to an annualized dividend of $3.32 and a yield of 0.6%. The company’s payout ratio currently stands at 24.34%.
Insider Activity and Analyst Ratings
Recent insider trading at Microsoft has seen notable sales. Executive Vice President Kathleen T. Hogan sold 21,500 shares on May 21, 2025, at an average price of $453.77, totaling approximately $9.76 million. Following this transaction, Hogan retained 134,888 shares, valued at around $61.21 million. Similarly, EVP Judson Althoff sold 16,000 shares on May 19, 2025, for a total of approximately $7.33 million.
Analysts have shown optimistic views on Microsoft’s stock. Cantor Fitzgerald raised its price target from $581.00 to $639.00, while Scotiabank increased its target from $500.00 to $650.00. Other analysts, including Stifel Nicolaus and DA Davidson, have also adjusted their price targets upward, reflecting a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” with an average target of $609.86.
Institutional investors continue to play a significant role in Microsoft’s stock ownership. Approximately 71.13% of the company’s shares are held by institutional investors, with new stakes acquired by various funds in the recent quarter.
Cleo Fields, who has served as a congressman since January 3, 2025, represents Louisiana’s 6th Congressional District. He is currently running for re-election in the primary scheduled for November 3, 2026. Fields has a long history in Louisiana politics, having made history as the youngest person elected to the Louisiana State Senate in 1986.
Microsoft Corporation, a major player in the technology sector, continues to innovate with its software, services, and devices, contributing significantly to its robust market performance.
