Atlantic Union Bankshares Boosts Microsoft Stake by 40%

Investment firm increases holdings in tech giant to over $237 million

Published on Mar. 2, 2026

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Atlantic Union Bankshares Corp increased its stake in Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) by 40.6% in the 3rd quarter, according to a recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm now owns 458,136 shares of the software giant's stock, worth $237,292,000 at the end of the quarter.

Why it matters

Microsoft is a core holding for many institutional investors, and changes in major shareholders' positions can provide insight into market sentiment around the stock. Atlantic Union Bankshares' increased stake suggests confidence in Microsoft's long-term growth prospects.

The details

According to the filing, Atlantic Union Bankshares purchased an additional 132,254 shares of Microsoft during the 3rd quarter, bringing its total position to 458,136 shares. This represents about 4.5% of the firm's total investment portfolio, making Microsoft its largest holding.

  • Atlantic Union Bankshares increased its Microsoft stake in the 3rd quarter of 2026.

The players

Atlantic Union Bankshares Corp

A regional bank holding company headquartered in Richmond, Virginia that provides banking and related financial services.

Microsoft Corporation

A multinational technology company that develops, licenses, and supports a wide range of software products, services, and devices.

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The takeaway

Atlantic Union Bankshares' increased stake in Microsoft underscores the tech giant's status as a core holding for many institutional investors. The move suggests the bank sees continued upside in Microsoft's shares despite the stock's recent pullback.