GuruFocus - Vice Chair and President Bradford Smith of Microsoft Corp (NASDAQ:MSFT) sold 40,000 shares of the company on September 9, 2024, according to a recent SEC Filing. Following this transaction, the insider now owns 532,347.4896 shares of Microsoft Corp.
Over the past year, Bradford Smith has sold a total of 88,303 shares of Microsoft Corp and has not purchased any shares. The insider transaction history for Microsoft Corp shows no insider buys over the past year, with 14 insider sells recorded in the same timeframe.
Microsoft Corp, a leader in the technology sector, provides a variety of software products, services, and solutions worldwide. The company is well-known for its Windows operating systems, Microsoft Office suite, and cloud computing solutions among other products.
On the day of the sale, shares of Microsoft Corp were trading at $402.59. This pricing gives the company a market cap of approximately $3.14 trillion. The price-earnings ratio of the company stands at 35.85, which is above both the industry median of 25.83 and the historical median for the company.
The GF Value of Microsoft Corp is calculated at $408.68, suggesting that the stock is Fairly Valued with a price-to-GF-Value ratio of 0.99. The GF Value is an intrinsic value estimate that considers historical trading multiples, a GuruFocus adjustment factor based on past returns and growth, and future business performance estimates from analysts.
This insider sale might interest investors tracking insider behaviors as an indicator of corporate confidence and potential future stock performance. However, it is essential to consider broader market conditions and more comprehensive financial analysis when making investment decisions.
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