Microsoft EVP, CFO Amy Hood sells $3.98m in MSFT stock

Amy Hood, Microsoft's Executive Vice President and CFO, divested 7,305 of the company's shares on October 13, 2026, for roughly $3.98 million. The sale occurred in several transactions, with share prices fluctuating between $544.8001 and $546.5084. The trades adhered to a pre-established Rule 10b5-1 trading plan, adopted on June 10, 2026.

Microsoft's stock is currently trading close to its 52-week high of $553.72, having surged 36% over the past six months. This transaction reduced Hood's direct ownership of Microsoft shares to 555,396.427. Recent analyst reports suggest Microsoft may be undervalued, with Melius raising its price target and earnings estimates. Other firms, such as Yorkville Ives and Citizens, also upgraded their ratings and price targets for Microsoft.

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