Vanguard Capital Management Reports 7.48% Stake in Microsoft Corp

Vanguard Capital Management LLC has filed a Schedule 13G reporting a significant new position in Microsoft Corp (MSFT). As of March 31, 2026, the firm beneficially owns 555,988,240 shares of Common Stock, representing a 7.48% ownership stake in the company. The filing indicates that Vanguard holds sole dispositive power over the entire 555,988,240 share position, while maintaining sole voting power over 73,430,154 shares. This position includes holdings across various Vanguard affiliates, including Vanguard Asset Management Limited and Vanguard Global Advisers, LLC. The securities were acquired in the ordinary course of business and are not held for the purpose of influencing or changing the control of Microsoft. This filing marks a substantial increase from a previous reported position of zero, establishing Vanguard as a major institutional shareholder. The total market value of the holdings is estimated at approximately $230.4 billion based on the reported share count.