Microsoft Remains Ferguson Wellman's Largest Holding

The investment firm increased its stake in the tech giant by 1% in Q4 2025.

Apr. 3, 2026 at 7:39am

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Ferguson Wellman Capital Management Inc. increased its holdings in shares of Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) by 1.0% during the 4th quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm now owns 980,292 shares of the software giant's stock, making Microsoft its largest position and comprising approximately 7.6% of Ferguson Wellman's portfolio.

Why it matters

Microsoft's continued dominance as a top holding for major investment firms like Ferguson Wellman underscores the company's strength and stability in the technology sector. As a bellwether stock, Microsoft's performance is closely watched by analysts and investors alike.

The details

Ferguson Wellman Capital Management added nearly 10,000 shares of Microsoft in the fourth quarter, bringing its total holdings to 980,292 shares worth $474,089,000. The investment firm has steadily increased its stake in Microsoft over the past year, likely due to the company's consistent financial results and growth in cloud computing, productivity software, and other key business segments.

  • Ferguson Wellman filed its 13F report for the fourth quarter of 2025 on April 3, 2026.
  • The firm increased its Microsoft holdings during the fourth quarter of 2025.

The players

Ferguson Wellman Capital Management Inc.

An investment management firm based in Portland, Oregon that oversees over $12 billion in assets.

Microsoft Corporation

A multinational technology company headquartered in Redmond, Washington that develops software, consumer electronics, personal computers, and related services.

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The takeaway

Microsoft's continued status as a top holding for major investment firms underscores the company's enduring strength and stability in the technology sector. As a bellwether stock, Microsoft's performance is closely watched by analysts and investors alike.